Based on Scènes de la vie de Bohème by Henri Murger
Giacomo Puccini’s beautiful score has made this poignant tragedy the most performed and the most popular opera in the world. la Bohème has been the best first opera, the best date opera, and, for many the best opera. The passion, beauty, and fragility of young love come vividly to life in Puccini’s masterpiece that has enchanted generations of opera-lovers. This is an opera to be seen again and again! In Italian with English Surtitles above the stage.
Robert Lepage's imaginative production of Berlioz's La Damnation de Faust, which premiered last season to sold out houses, returns to the Met on October 23. Three stars sing their roles for the first time at the Met: Olga Borodina as Marguerite, Ramón Vargas as Faust, and Ildar Abdrazakov as Méphistophélès.
Renee Fleming and Susan Graham star as the Marschallin and Octavian-reprising the acclaimed portrayals which they last sang together at the Met in 2000-in the revival of Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier, opening on October 13.
Mozart's enchanting masterpiece, Die Zauberflöte ('The Magic Flute'), returns to the Met on September 23 in the acclaimed production by Julie Taymor, performed in its original German-language version.
Tenor Andrea Bocelli will make his Carnegie Hall debut with three acoustic performances of arias by Handel, Bach, Schubert, Bellini, Verdi, and other composers on An Evening with Andrea Bocelli and the New York Philharmonic, conducted by Asher Fisch, Tuesday, September 8, Wednesday, September 9, and Friday, September 11, 2009, all at 8:00 p.m.
Tenor Andrea Bocelli will make his Carnegie Hall debut with three acoustic performances of arias by Handel, Bach, Schubert, Bellini, Verdi, and other composers on An Evening with Andrea Bocelli and the New York Philharmonic, conducted by Asher Fisch, Tuesday, September 8, Wednesday, September 9, and Friday, September 11, 2009, all at 8:00 p.m.
Tenor Andrea Bocelli will make his Carnegie Hall debut with three acoustic performances of arias by Handel, Bach, Schubert, Bellini, Verdi, and other composers on An Evening with Andrea Bocelli and the New York Philharmonic, conducted by Asher Fisch, Tuesday, September 8, Wednesday, September 9, and Friday, September 11, 2009, all at 8:00 p.m.
Mozart's enchanting masterpiece, Die Zauberflöte ('The Magic Flute'), returns to the Met on September 23 in the acclaimed production by Julie Taymor, performed in its original German-language version.
Tenor Andrea Bocelli will make his Carnegie Hall debut with three acoustic performances of arias by Handel, Bach, Schubert, Bellini, Verdi, and other composers on An Evening with Andrea Bocelli and the New York Philharmonic, conducted by Asher Fisch, Tuesday, September 8, Wednesday, September 9, and Friday, September 11, 2009, all at 8:00 p.m.
Washington National Opera today announced two changes to its fall conductor roster: Andreas Delfs will lead WNO's production of Richard Strauss' Ariadne auf Naxos (October 24 through November 13, 2009) and Philippe Auguin will conduct concert performances of Wagner's Götterdämmerung (November 7 and 15, 2009).
Wolf Trap Kicks up the Energy with Rockers Pat Benatar, Blondie, Synth-pop Stalwarts the B-52s, a Night at the Opera with Puccini's La bohéme, and Jazz Legend Johnny Mathis
Wolf Trap Kicks up the Energy with Rockers Pat Benatar, Blondie, Synth-pop Stalwarts the B-52s, a Night at the Opera with Puccini's La bohéme, and Jazz Legend Johnny Mathis
Wolf Trap Kicks up the Energy with Rockers Pat Benatar, Blondie, Synth-pop Stalwarts the B-52s, a Night at the Opera with Puccini's La bohéme, and Jazz Legend Johnny Mathis
An Evening with Andrea Bocelli and the New York Philharmonic, conducted by Asher Fisch, will take place at Carnegie Hall, Tuesday, September 8, Wednesday, September 9, and Friday, September 11, 2009, all at 8:00 p.m. The three acoustic performances of classical repertoire by the Italian tenor - who is making his Carnegie Hall debut -will feature opera arias as well as instrumental works performed by the Orchestra. The concerts will be presented by Princeton Entertainment and the New York Philharmonic.
BroadwayWorld Congratulates Paul Arditti, 2009 Tony Award Winner, 'Best Sound Design of a Musical'
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will embark on a two-week journey of South American music with conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya and the ¡Música Ardiente? Festival, May 27-June 6.The festival, presented by CNN en Español, will feature three programs.
BroadwayWorld Presents The 2009 Tony Award Nominees: 'Best Sound Design Of A Musical'
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) continues its 54 th season with Verdi's haunting and tragic tale Rigoletto. Rigoletto, which was last performed at HGO in 2001, returns to the Wortham Theater Centerwith a powerful new staging of Michael Yeargan's classic production that was inspired by Italianpainter Giorgio di Chirico.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will embark on a two-week journey of South American music with conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya and the ¡Música Ardiente? Festival, May 27-June 6.The festival, presented by CNN en Español, will feature three programs.
Making music to the ears of budget-conscious audiences, the River To River® Festival today unveiled a stellar line-up of completely free music, dance, and cultural events that firmly establishes Lower Manhattan as the city's summer arts capital.
Erin Wall will make her Met debut as Donna Anna in Mozart's Don Giovanni on April 13 and will also sing performances on April 16, 20, and 24. She replaces Barbara Frittoli, who will sing Donna Elvira instead of her originally scheduled role of Donna Anna. Frittoli is replacing Soile Isokoski, who has withdrawn from the four performances due to illness in her family.
Country music star, CMA Winner, ACM Winner and four-time Grammy Nominee Joe Nichols has been offered the role made famous by George Strait in the Broadway production of the hit movie, Pure Country. According to producer Randall L. Wreghitt, the musical is in the process of securing the remainder of its financing and casting, and plans to open in early 2010.
Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director of ALT, has announced that the company has commissioned The Golden Ticket, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. In his announcement, Edelson explained that all of Dahl's beloved characters find a unique voice in this exciting new opera. 'If thoughts of Augustus Gloop being swept away in the Chocolate River, Violet Beauregarde inflating like a giant blueberry, Mike Teavee being demagnified into the tele-dimension, and Veruca Salt being thrown down the rubbish shoot by a gang of nut-inspecting squirrels sound like your idea of a fun night at the opera - or better yet, unlike any night at the opera or theater you've ever experienced - The Golden Ticket is....just the ticket!'
Erin Wall will make her Met debut as Donna Anna in Mozart's Don Giovanni on April 13 and will also sing performances on April 16, 20, and 24. She replaces Barbara Frittoli, who will sing Donna Elvira instead of her originally scheduled role of Donna Anna. Frittoli is replacing Soile Isokoski, who has withdrawn from the four performances due to illness in her family.
Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director of American Lyric Theater, has announced that Kyrian Friedenberg, the ten-year old singer, violinist and actor most recently seen in Gypsy with Patty LuPone on Broadway, has been cast as Charlie Bucket in ALT's upcoming workshop and reading of The Golden Ticket, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Speaking of the young performer, Edelson said that 'Kyrian has a wonderful voice, is incredibly musical, and has charisma that is truly contagious. After hearing him sing Charlie's first act Aria from The Golden Ticket, I had no doubt that he was the right boy to bring Roald Dahl's classic character to life in our upcoming workshop.'
Lawrence Edelson, Producing Artistic Director of American Lyric Theater, has announced that Kyrian Friedenberg, the ten-year old singer, violinist and actor most recently seen in Gypsy with Patty LuPone on Broadway, has been cast as Charlie Bucket in ALT's upcoming workshop and reading of The Golden Ticket, a new opera based on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Speaking of the young performer, Edelson said that 'Kyrian has a wonderful voice, is incredibly musical, and has charisma that is truly contagious. After hearing him sing Charlie's first act Aria from The Golden Ticket, I had no doubt that he was the right boy to bring Roald Dahl's classic character to life in our upcoming workshop.'
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