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Four Free Outdoor Events Set The Stage For Festival O23

On August 24, Opera Philadelphia teams up with the East Passyunk Opera Project (ePOP) for Center City District's “Arts on Center Stage” in Dilworth Park. Opera singers will give a live concert in the heart of Center City, just outside City Hall.
BWW Review: AKHNATEN at the Met Opera

One of the greatest successes of recent Met seasons is Philip Glass's AKHNATEN, first seen in 2019.I saw it three times that year and fell under its spell each time.It is being revived this season.
Illinois Philharmonic Announces 45th Anniversary Season

Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Stilian Kirov, has announced its 45th anniversary season. The 2022-23 season features some of the world's most celebrated musicians with cellists Oliver Herbert and Inbal Segev and multiple appearances by Grammy award-winning baritone Bill McMurray, soprano Kimberly E. Jones, and the Chicago Community Chorus.
Soprano Laurel Irene Will Perform at the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles Next Month

Soprano Laurel Irene, alongside guitarist Jaxon Williams and pianist Richard An, will perform Reena Esmail’s The Space Between (Chuti Hui Jagah) and John Harbison’s Mirabai Songs on February 5, 2022 at 7 PM at the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, as part of the Resonance Collective’s Golden Thread Concert Series, a monthly exploration of musical performance as spiritual practice.
Opera Ithaca Announces World Film Premiere Of HANSEL AND GRETEL

Opera Ithaca has announced the premiere of its original film production of Engelbert Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel. The film can be streamed on demand starting Sunday, December 19.
Bramwell Tovey Named Principal Conductor & Artistic Director Of RI Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School has announced that Maestro Bramwell Tovey has committed to a new, five-year contract with the expanded title of Principal  Conductor and Artistic Director.
Lyric Opera of Chicago to Present PROVING UP

Lyric Opera of Chicago will present the acclaimed chamber opera by the award-winning team of composer Missy Mazzoli and librettist Royce Vavrek: Proving Up, performed at the Goodman’s Owen Theatre, January 22–30, 2022.
Resonance Works to Premiere New HANSEL & GRETEL Film at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater

Resonance Works expands its holiday tradition for 2021 with the premiere of a new film of Engelbert Humperdinck’s beloved opera Hansel & Gretel.  The film will premiere with a live event on December 18 at 3 p.m. at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater in East Liberty, and stream online beginning December 19.
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Presents HANDEL'S MESSIAH 

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra ushers in the holiday season with a beloved masterpiece, Handel's Messiah, on Sunday, December 12th at 3pm at The VETS.
Resonance Works Selects First Executive Director & Announces Return to the Stage for its Ninth Season

Resonance Works’ ninth season combines virtual and in-person performances in line with the organization’s mission to enrich the Pittsburgh community through innovative musical experiences that engage audiences and empower artists. 
OCM Presents Joan Of Arc Opera- An Operatic Rarity

Tchaikovsky called it “my masterpiece,” and yet his opera about Joan of Arc has virtually disappeared since its debut in 1881.
OPERA America Invites Artists, Administrators and More to A TOAST TO 50 YEARS

OPERA America is inviting artists, administrators, trustees, and audiences to 'A Toast to 50 Years,' a celebration of opera's progress and of OPERA America's 50th Anniversary, taking place today, Friday, May 15, from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. EDT.
BWW Exclusive: 107 Opera Singers, a Conductor plus Tech Magic Bring Some LIGHT from Moravec, Campbell and OPERA America

Here's a look at how 'Light Shall Lift Us; Singers Unite in Song' (for OPERA America), a video project featuring 107 opera singers in “a song of hope and solidarity” by Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell, came together to help raise up the spirits of their communities as we deal with COVID-19. It went 'live' on May 14 at 1:30 pm EST.
2020/2021 SEASON REVEAL at Opera Omaha

Opera Omaha has an outstanding 2020/2021 Season in store, filled with exhilarating productions and remarkable artists. We look forward to numerous exciting debuts as well as the return of some of Omaha's favorite artists who will thrill us once again.
The Cecilia Chorus Of New York Presents Bach's Christmas Oratorio On December 14 At Carnegie Hall

The 150-voice Cecilia Chorus of New York, Mark Shapiro, Music Director will present Bach's Christmas Oratorio, with orchestral accompaniment, on Saturday, December 14 at 8:00 PM in Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, 57th Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan.
Utah Opera Presents A Semi-Staged Concert Version Of Bellini's NORMA

Utah Opera presents a night of thrilling music and dramatic narrative with Vincenzo Bellini's "Norma," in a semi-staged production at Abravanel Hall on May 4 at 7:30 PM and May 6 at 7 PM. This new production of "Norma,", created by Utah Opera's Costume Shop and Scenic Studios, will feature costumes designed by Season 12 "Project Runway" finalist Bradon McDonald, and projected images and video designed by Greg Emetaz. Crystal Manich will direct the production, and Stephen Lord will conduct the Utah Symphony. Due to renovations of the historic Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, Utah Opera's performances of "Norma" will take place in Abravanel Hall." Tickets priced $29-108 ($15 for students) are available for purchase through utahopera.org or by calling (801) 533-6683.
New Philharmonic Announces 2019-2020 Season

Maestro Kirk Muspratt, Illinois Council of Orchestras' 2018 Conductor of the Year, and New Philharmonic, the professional orchestra in residence at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) are pleased to announce their 2019-2020 Season.
BWW Review: PENELOPE at KC Lyric Opera

The Lyric's performance of 'Penelope' an unflinching look at the human cost of war, and the difficulty in truly coming home.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Announces Explorations Series Production PENELOPE

General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler today announced the final production of Lyric Opera of Kansas City's 2018-19 Explorations Series, Penelope, a groundbreaking song cycle based on The Odyssey, as told from Penelope's point of view. Composed by Sarah Kirkland Snider, Penelope was named one of the five best genre-defying works in 2010 by National Public Radio. The performance, featuring conducted by Carolyn Watson and directed by Alison Moritz, will be held March 30 at 7:30 p.m. at Lyric Opera's Michael and Ginger Frost Production Arts Building. High res photos can be found here.
Chicago Opera Theater Presents THE SCARLET IBIS AND THE LIFE AND DEATH(S) OF ALAN TURING

Chicago Opera Theater (COT) continues its 2018/2019 season with the Chicago premiere of the contemporary opera "The Scarlet Ibis." Composed by Stefan Weisman with libretto by David Cote, "The Scarlet Ibis" was declared an "outstanding new chamber opera" by David Allen of The New York Times upon its debut at the 2015 Prototype Festival. Chicago Opera Theater presents the first full production of this operatic adaptation of James Hurst's 1960 short story (apart from its festival debut), featuring the artistry of stage director Elizabeth Margolius and conductor David Hanlon. The opera stars Annie Rosen (who also performed in COT's season-opening production of "Iolanta") as Brother and Jordan Rutter as Doodle. 

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