Ambroise Thomas

The Opera Gala Callas at the Herodium Comes to GNO TV
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

On 16 September 2024, marking the 47th anniversary of Maria Callas’ death, the Greek National Opera released the grand Opera Gala Callas at the Herodium for free on GNO TV.

Pianist Michael Stephen Brown To Return To Bard Music Festival In August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2024

American pianist Michael Stephen Brown is invited back to the Bard Music Festival for a concert on August 10, 2024, 1:30 pm at Olin Hall at Fisher Center at Bard (Manor Ave, Annandale-On-Hudson, NY 12504).

Bard Music Festival To Present BERLIOZ AND HIS WORLD This August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2024

The Bard Music Festival will present a celebration of French Romantic composer Berlioz with 11 themed concerts, 5 livestreams, and more, starting August 9.

MIGNON is Now Playing at Theater Basel
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024

Mignon is now playing at Theater Basel. Performances run through 30 May 2024.

Review: SEATTLE OPERA 60TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT & GALA at McCaw Hall
by Erica Miner - May 14, 2024

an enchanted evening that will be remembered for many decades as an occasion that was memorable in every way

Bard Music Festival Presents BERLIOZ & HIS WORLD In August
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2024

This August, the Bard Music Festival returns for its 34th season with an intensive two-week exploration of “Berlioz and His World.” In eleven themed concert programs, the festival examines the life and times of visionary French composer Hector Berlioz, whose grand-scale works, startling sonorities, and advanced literary leanings helped redefine musical Romanticism.

HAMLET Comes to Purchase Opera This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2024

This spring season, the multi-award winning Purchase Opera will present a reimagined version of Ambroise Thomas’ Hamlet, in French with English surtitles. 

The Fisher Center at Bard Unveils SummerScape 2024 Programming Featuring Theater, Opera, Dance & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024

The Fisher Center at Bard has revealed its SummerScape 2024 programming, running June 20 – August 18, 2024.

Merola Opera Program to Present Schwabacher Summer Concert in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 29, 2023

Bay Area audiences are invited to revel in the high drama and opulent melodies of classic opera as artists from the 2023 Merola Opera Program perform extended scenes from works by Donizetti, Handel, Verdi, and others in the Schwabacher Summer Concert.

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops Announce 2023-2024 Season Featuring HAMLET, THE FIREBIRD & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2023

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and Cincinnati Pops announced details for the 2023-24 season, Louis Langrée’s eleventh and final season as Music Director of the Orchestra.

Verdi's FALSTAFF to be Presented at Opera San José in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2023

Women take charge in Opera San José’s rollicking production of Verdi’s Falstaff. Adapted from Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor and scenes from Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2.

The Academy Of Vocal Arts to Present A CELEBRATION OF OPERA!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2021

AVA will present A Celebration of Opera! - an opera concert of exciting opera moments. Since the Academy of Vocal Arts' (AVA) last live opera performance in February 2020, we felt the most appropriate way to kick off our new season would be with a concert of opera favorites!

The 70th Wexford Festival Opera SHAKESPEARE IN THE HEART Opens Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2021

Wexford Festival Opera, RTE and ARTE have joined forces once again to bring a taste of Wexford to audiences at home wherever they may be. The 70th Wexford Festival Opera 'Shakespeare in the Heart' will run from 19 – 31 October.

Wexford Festival Opera Announces Extra Tickets On Sale For 2021 Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2021

Following the change in government guidelines re live performances, Wexford Festival Opera today announced that they can now welcome increased audiences this October for the much anticipated 70th Anniversary Festival.

Wexford Festival Opera Prepares to Welcome Artists From Across Ireland and Around The World This October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2021

WFO has found exciting and innovative ways to present over 50 events this October. From the main stage operas, to concerts, to pop-up events and lectures, the 70th Wexford Festival Opera will feature artists from across the world and showcase some of the most exciting young Irish talent.

2021/22 AVA Season Announced
by Stephi Wild - Aug 10, 2021

In the winter, audiences can look forward to Eugene Onegin by Tchaikovsky and Mignon by Thomas, which has not been seen at AVA in 50 years. The season will conclude with Puccini's beloved La bohème.

Wexford Festival Opera Announces A Return To Live Audiences For The 70th Anniversary Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2021

Today, Artistic Director Rosetta Cucchi announced details of the 2021 WFO programme, celebrating Wexford's 70th anniversary, which looks forward to welcoming live audiences back into the National Opera House, to experience in person the magic that is Wexford Festival Opera.

San Francisco Opera's Department Of Diversity, Equity And Community Offers New Interactive Talks
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2021

San Francisco Opera's Department of Diversity, Equity and Community (DEC) announced new Opera Aficionado virtual conversations from April through June.

Washington Concert Opera Democratizes The Opera Viewing Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2021

Washington Concert Opera announces three new digital program offerings with the intent of breaking down common barriers to opera including cost, travel and contextual understanding. 

BWW Feature: ONLINE OPERA VIRTUAL TOUR OCT. 24-31 at Home Computer Screens
by Maria Nockin - Oct 23, 2020

We start at the L A Opera website with a ”Living Room Recital.” Michael J. Hawk, baritone, sings a program entitled “Shakespeare in France and on Broadway.” He performs “Mab! la reine des mensonges” (“Mab, Queen of Lies”) from Roméo et Juliette by Charles Gounod and three arias from Ambroise Thomas’s Hamlet.