Bel Canto

Springfield Chamber Players Premieres BROADWAY WITH STRINGS ATTACHED
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

The Springfield Chamber Players will premiere Broadway with Strings Attached, a new pops concert celebrating music from Broadway, at 52 Sumner next month. Learn more here!

MEDEA, SALOME and More Set for Lyric Opera of Chicago 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2025

Lyric Opera of Chicago has revealed the company’s 2025/26 Season, its first complete season featuring Medea, Salome and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Verdi Chorus To Present BELLA BELLINI In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

The Verdi Chorus will continue its 41st  season with its Spring 2025 Concert Bella Bellini for two performances only at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica on April 26 and 27, 2025. 

International Voice Competition Boris Martinovich Announces 2025 Competition
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

The International Voice Competition Boris Martinovich is pleased to announce the opening of its application period for the 2025 competition. This pioneering online vocal competition welcomes singers of all ages and skill levels, offering a unique platform to showcase talent and advance careers.

Nashville Opera To Close 24.25 Season With Donizetti's LUCIA: THE BRIDE OF LAMMERMOOR
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2025

Nashville Opera brings its 24.25 Season to its close with two performances of Donizetti’s LUCIA: THE BRIDE OF LAMMERMOOR. This bel canto masterpiece features Metropolitan Opera and Royal Danish Opera star Rainelle Krause in her role debut as the tragic bride. 

Exploring Theater Events: Musicals, Plays, Operas, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 4, 2025

Discover the rich tapestry of theatrical performances, from classic plays and musicals to operas and ballets, as we delve into the evolution and variety of theater events that captivate audiences worldwide.

Dayton Opera Unveils Star-Studded Cast And Conductors For Verdi's AIDA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has announced the cast and conductors for Dayton Opera's upcoming production of Verdi's Aida at the Schuster Center.

The Metropolitan Opera Reveals 2025-26 Season Featuring Met Premieres and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025

The Metropolitan Opera has revealed its 2025–26 season, the company’s 142nd year, featuring six new productions—three of which are Met premieres—and 12 revivals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Cantantes Solistas De Bellas Artes Compartirán Lo Mejor Del Género Operístico En El Recital Belcantísimo
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2025

Las voces del tenor José Luis Ordóñez y el barítono Guillermo Ruiz, acompañados al piano por Józef Olechowski, compartirán con el público fragmentos de emblemáticas piezas del repertorio operístico a través del recital Belcantísimo, que se realizará el próximo domingo 16 de febrero, a las 18 horas, en la Sala Manuel M. Ponce del Palacio de Bellas Artes, en el marco del ciclo Música INBAL.

Music Director James Conlon To Depart LA Opera After 20 Years; 40th Anniversary Season Lineup Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

LA Opera has announced details for the company's 40th anniversary season, which will launch on September 20, 2025. In his 20th season with the company—his final season as Music Director before becoming Conductor Laureate—James Conlon will conduct three of the five mainstage productions, with other mainstage performances led by Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados and by guest conductor Dalia Stasevska.

Washington Concert Opera to Present Mozart's LA CLEMENZA DI TITO and VERDI'S LUISA MILLER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2025

The first Washington Concert Opera performance of 2025 will honor the remarkable W.A. Mozart by presenting his La clemenza di Tito. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Donizetti's THE ELIXIR OF LOVE Begins In February At Florida Grand Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

Florida Grand Opera will present Gaetano Donizetti's The Elixir of Love (L'elisir d'amore), an iconic romantic comedy filled with humor, human emotion, and unforgettable bel canto melodies.

Washington Concert Opera to Present Mozart's LA CLEMENZA DI TITO & VERDI'S LUISA MILLER This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

The first Washington Concert Opera performance of 2025 WILL honor the remarkable W.A. Mozart by presenting his La clemenza di Tito. Learn more about the concert and see how to purchase tickets.

Voices Of The Valiant To Present WONDROUS LOVE at St. John's in the Village
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025

oices of the Valiant will present Wondrous Love - a concert featuring soprano Susan Wheeler, mezzo-sopranos Madison Marie McIntosh and Vita Koreneva, and pianist Yannis Xylas. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

MARIA STUARDA Premieres at Det KGL. Teater This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025

Maria Stuarda presents a fierce and virtuosic vocal duel between two divas vying for the love of the same man, epitomising bel canto at its finest. The Queen of England finds no peace until the head of her Scottish rival is severed from her body.

SING A NEW SONG Comes to Gardens Presbyterian Church
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025

Gardens Presbyterian Church will present Sing a New Song - a concert featuring mezzo-soprano Madison Marie McIntosh, pianist Yinyu Li, and violinist Anna Khalikova.

BOTH EYES OPEN, A Hybrid Opera Theater Production, to Play Zellerbach Playhouse in February
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 4, 2025

New Performance Traditions will present a new production of Both Eyes Open, an experimental electroacoustic opera by Brooklyn-based composer Max Giteck Duykers and Berkeley-based librettist and playwright Philip Kan Gotanda.

EGC Productions Inc. And Legato Arts Present JOURNEY OF FAITH: A Musical Tribute To Mother Teresa
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 24, 2024

ECG Productions Inc. and Legato Arts will present Journey of Faith: A Musical Tribute to Mother Teresa on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 8pm at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.

Interview: LUCA NOTARI - UN MONDO IN CUI CREDERE
by Ettore Farrattini - Dec 20, 2024

Incontriamo Luca Notari, attore e cantante, nonché affermato performer di teatro, in occasione dell’uscita dell’album Un Mondo In Cui Credere – Romanze Senza Tempo per la NAR International con distribuzione Warner.

Burke United Methodist Church to Present the Premiere of 3:16, an Opera by Six Composers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2024

Burke United Methodist Church will host the premiere of 3:16, an opera by six acclaimed composers. Maestro Janghyo Yoo will lead the cast. Learn how to attend.