David Portillo

Boston Premiere of Mark Adamo's LYSISTRATA Will Be Performed by Odyssey Opera and Boston Modern Orchestra Project

Odyssey Opera, in partnership with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), will present the Boston premiere of Lysistrata at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall. Learn more here!

The Arts Partnership Presents ORDWAY INSIDE OUT: Minnesota Opera's Albert Herring

Enjoy a free performance of MN Opera's ALBERT HERRING in Rice Park this Saturday. Experience this unique outdoor opera event in the heart of St. Paul.

Photos: DER ROSENKAVALIER at The Santa Fe Opera

Get a first look at the Santa Fe Opera's co-production with the Garsington Opera and Irish National Opera of Der Rosenkavalier.

Photos: First Look At The Santa Fe Opera's New Production of DON GIOVANNI

Enjoy first look photos of the Santa Fe Opera's new production of Don Giovanni directed by Stephen Barlow and inspired by the Picture of Dorian Gray.

The Arts Partnership Announces Lineup For Ordway Inside Out In 2024

The four Arts Partnership organizations – Minnesota Opera, Ordway, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, and Schubert Club – have announced that Ordway Inside Out, an initiative that utilizes digital technology to dramatically increase access to artistic programming in Saint Paul, will be returning for another year.

LA Philharmonic to Tour FIDELIO with Deaf West Theatre to London, Paris & More

The LA Philharmonic and Deaf West Theatre will tour their production of Fidelio to the UK and more! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

BREAKING THE WAVES Comes to Detroit Opera House Next Month

 Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek’s opera Breaking the Waves will come to the Detroit Opera House for three performances on April 6, 12 and 14.

GROUNDED by Jeanine Tesori to Open The Metropolitan Opera's 2024�"25 Season

The Metropolitan Opera has unveiled the 2024–25 season lineup. Learn about the operas being presented and see how to purchase tickets.

New York Festival Of Song Presents ALL TOGETHER NOW At Merkin Hall, February 21

New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, collaborates with Young Concert Artists (YCA) in All Together Now on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. at the Kaufman Music Center's Merkin Hall.

Dallas Opera Announces Semi-Finalists For Biennial Lone Star Vocal Competition

​​​​​​​The Dallas Opera announced 18 semi-finalists for the second annual Biennial Lone Star Vocal Competition presented by The Dallas Opera Guild and co-chaired by Jana and Mac Irwin.

Dallas Opera Closes Season With COSI FAN TUTTE, March 24- April 1

The Dallas Opera is set to close their 65th Anniversary Season with the new-to-Dallas production of Mozart's Così fan tutte. The production from San Francisco Opera opens at the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House (2403 Flora St., Dallas, TX) on Friday, March 24, at 7:30pm with three performances to follow on March 26 (m), 29, and April 1.

Review: THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT at Minnesota Opera

What did our critic think of THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT at Minnesota Opera?

Julie Taymor's Family-Friendly THE MAGIC FLUTE to Kick Off The Metropolitan Opera Holiday Season

The Metropolitan Opera’s annual holiday presentation of Mozart’s The Magic Flute will return for nine performances, starting December 16. A holiday treat for audiences of all ages, this English-language adaptation runs under two hours, with special ticket prices starting from $35.

Review: SCHUBERT'S LITTLE C MAJOR SYMPHONY WITH RICHARD EGARR at Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra

Artistic Partner Richard Egarr returns with a program that opens with works by British composers, including Benjamin Britten's evocative Serenade featuring tenor David Portillo and the SPCO's own Principal Horn, Jay Ferree. The concert bids farewell to England and continues with two beloved arias by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Finishing the program is Franz Schubert's 'Little C Major' Symphony - a deceptive nickname - it was Schubert's first fully symphonic work with a substantial wind section.

Dallas Opera To Livestream 2022/2023 Mainstage Productions

​​​​​​​ The Dallas Opera unveiled plans to livestream their 2022/2023 Mainstage Season, beginning with Verdi's Rigoletto starring George Gagnidze, René Barbera, and Madison Leonard on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at 2:00pm.

Interview: David Portillo of CONCERT: DAVID PORTILLO AND WARREN JONES at Song Source Festival

Song Source Festival presents their feature recital with international acclaimed musicians David Portillo and Warren Jones. Both heard in previous festivals, these two artists combine for an unforgettable evening of song and celebration of the individual with music by Mozart, Beethoven's An die ferne Geliebte, Schumann, Turina, Guastavino, and Ginastera. Sure to be unvergesslich and inolvidable!

Merola Opera Program Kicks Off 2022 Summer Festival With A Celebration Of American Song

San Francisco’s acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the most prestigious and selective opera training programs in the world, kicks off its historic 2022 Summer Festival with A Celebration of American Song, an exuberant recital curated by Grammy Award winner Craig Terry.

Strauss's THE SILENT WOMAN Opens At Bard SummerScape

Opening Friday, July 22, Richard Strauss's comic opera, The Silent Woman (“Die Schweigsame Frau”), receives a rare American presentation at Bard SummerScape. Harold Wilson, “a stentorian bass … with impressive focus, carrying power and quiet charisma” (New York Times), heads a strong cast in a new production by Christian Räth, whose SummerScape staging of Das Wunder der Heliane prompted Musical America to declare: “Opera productions don't get much better than this.”

Merola Opera Program to Kick Off 2022 Season With A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN SONG

San Francisco’s acclaimed Merola Opera Program, one of the most prestigious and selective opera training programs in the world, kicks off its historic 2022 Summer Festival with A Celebration of American Song, an exuberant recital curated by Grammy Award winner Craig Terry.

Tulsa Opera Announces 75th Anniversary Season

 General Director Ken McConnell and Artistic Director Tobias Picker today announced Tulsa Opera’s 75th anniversary season, which opens October 28 & 30 with the company premiere of Rossini’s The Italian Girl (L’italiana in Algeri).