Richard Tucker News

MEFISTOFELE Returns To The Met November 8

by Julie Musbach — November 6, 2018

A deal with the devil is struck with powerful results in the Metropolitan Opera's production of Arrigo Boito's Mefistofele, with performances November 8 to December 1, 2018.

The Carnegie Hall Notables Program Presents Jamie Barton And Kathleen Kelly

by A.A. Cristi — November 5, 2018

On Friday, December 14 at 7:00 p.

Judy Collins to Emcee the 19th Annual Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square

by Kaitlin Milligan — November 1, 2018

The Lincoln Square Business Improvement District (BID) announced today that Judy Collins will serve as the master of ceremonies for the 19th annual Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square, joining headliner and fellow folk legend Arlo Guthrie on the main stage.

The Cleveland Orchestra's Presents ARIADNE AUF NAXOS

by A.A. Cristi — October 30, 2018

On January 13, 17 and 19 Franz Welser-Most and The Cleveland Orchestra continue an ongoing commitment to present opera at Severance Hall with a made-for-Cleveland production of Richard Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos which is being performed for the first time in the Orchestra's history.

Opera San José Presents PAGLIACCI

by A.A. Cristi — October 25, 2018

On November 17th, Opera San Jose's 35th season continues with Leoncavallo's tragedy Pagliacci.

Lyric Announces Guest Artists for Renée Fleming 25th Anniversary Concert

by Julie Musbach — October 24, 2018

Lyric Opera of Chicago is pleased to announce the participation of several outstanding singers in the Renee Fleming 25th Anniversary Concert & Gala*, to honor and celebrate American soprano Renee Fleming's extraordinary commitment to Chicago and her unparalleled contributions to our art form.

Verdi Chorus To Receive Honors At Fall Concert In Santa Monica

by Stephi Wild — October 24, 2018

The Verdi Chorus 35th anniversary season culminates with its Fall 2018 concert Passione! Opera! for two performances only at the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica on November 10 and 11 led by Founding Artistic Director Anne Marie Ketchum.

Review: Netrebko and the Notorious RBG, Many Others, Make a Truly Gala Tucker Foundation Tribute to Winner Van Horn

by Richard Sasanow — October 24, 2018

Sometimes, it's nice to remember a time when opera was all about wonderful singing, singing and more singing.

Celebrity Opera Series Continues With Plácido Domingo And Soprano Ailyn Pérez At The Broad Stage

by A.A. Cristi — October 22, 2018

The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage's 2018-19 Celebrity Opera Series continues -Placido Domingo with soprano Ailyn Perez on Tuesday, May 14 at 7:30pm.

Tucker Gala Brings Host of Opera Stars to Carnegie Hall

by A.A. Cristi — October 18, 2018

On Sunday, October 21, the Richard Tucker Music Foundation's annual gala concert - one of the most highly anticipated operatic events of the season - will bring a galaxy of opera stars to the stage of Carnegie Hall.

Kim Pensinger Witman To Retire After 22 Years Of Leading Wolf Trap Opera

by Julie Musbach — October 16, 2018

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced today that Kim Pensinger Witman, Vice President of Opera and Classical Programming, has announced her intention to retire in February 2019 after 22 years of leading Wolf Trap's nationally renowned opera and classical music programs.

“Galaxy Of Stars” Concert Salutes Veterans At The Triad

by Stephi Wild — October 11, 2018

Tony Lo Bianco, Lee Roy Reams and Steven Maglio headline a special Veterans Day concert celebrating members of the armed forces and their families at The Triad, 158 West 72nd Street, on Saturday November 10 at 3pm.

New York Choral Society Commemorates Anniversary Of End Of WWI & Kristallnacht

by Julie Musbach — October 10, 2018

Monday evening, November 12, 2018, 8 p.

BWW Review: 'Losing Your Mind' Three Ways in a Weekend at Opera Philadelphia's Festival O18

by Richard Sasanow — September 26, 2018

Whether from disease, 19th century #MeToo-style abuse, or unrequited love, Opera Philadelphia's (OP) Festival O18 opening weekend showed us three ways that central female characters lost their grip on reality.

The Verdi Chorus 35th Anniversary Season Ends with PASSIONE! OPERA!

by A.A. Cristi — September 21, 2018