Jean Racine

The Stonewall Chorale Presents C'EST MAGNIFIQUE!-A FESTIVE CONCERT OF CHORAL MASTERPIECES
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024

The Stonewall Chorale announced its 48th season, featuring a mix of classical and contemporary works. The season begins December 7 with C'EST MAGNIFIQUE!, highlighting choral masterpieces.

Review: BÉRÉNICE at Grand Théâtre
by David Sousa Lopes - Oct 27, 2024

Last week, we had the pleasure of attending Romeo Castellucci’s Bérénice, a show based on the 17th century play by Jean Racine. Our leading actress was the great Isabelle Huppert, around whom an amazing constellation of artists delivered a unique retelling of this timeless tale.

El Estudio De La �"pera De Bellas Artes Interpretará Canto A Lo Divino, En La Catedral Metropolitana
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2024

La Secretaría de Cultura federal y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal), a través del Estudio de la Ópera de Bellas Artes (EOBA), ofrecerá Canto a lo divino, concierto de música sacra que se llevará a cabo en la Catedral Metropolitana el jueves 25 de abril a las 18:00 h.

Over 1,300 Performances Added to the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2024

A new batch of shows to be staged at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been revealed. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Opera Lafayette Reveals 2023/24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2023

Opera Lafayette, the only opera company presenting full seasons in both Washington, D.C. and New York City, has announced the performance lineup of its 29th season.

Christ Church in Short Hills To Present The Fauré Requiem In A Special Concert Of Remembrance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2023

As part of its 140th Anniversary, Christ Church in Short Hills will present a Special Concert of Remembrance featuring Gabriel Fauré's Requiem and Cantique de Jean Racine on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at 4:00 pm.

Molière in the Park Presents TARTUFFE OR THE HYPOCRITE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2023

Molière in the Park, in partnership with Prospect Park Alliance and LeFrak Center at Lakeside, will present the English language world premiere of Molière’s TARTUFFE OR THE HYPOCRITE, reconstructed by Georges Forestier, translated by Maya Slater, and directed by Molière in the Park’s Founding Artistic Director Lucie Tiberghien.

Welsh National Opera Announces 2023/2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2023

Welsh National Opera has announced its 2023/2024 Season which includes four new productions, three of which WNO will be performing for the very first time.  

Black Theatre Coalition Announces Recipient Of The 2023 American Express Directing Fellowship
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2023

Black Theatre Coalition co-founders T. Oliver Reid, Warren Adams, and Reginald “Reggie” Van Lee, along with Executive Director Olivia Jones, and Program Director Nik Whitcomb, has announced that Lanise Antoine Shelley has been chosen as the recipient of the 2023 American Express Directing Fellowship.

Robert Cuccioli Will Join Jennifer Ehle, Stephanie Berry, and More in Red Bull Theater's PHÈDRE In-Person Reading and Streaming
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2023

RED BULL THEATER has announced that Robert Cuccioli (Broadway: Jekyll & Hyde - Tony Award nomination, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards; Les Miserables; Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark; Off-Broadway: The White Devil for Red Bull Theatre; Caesar & Cleopatra, Mrs. Warren's Profession - Gingold Group) has joined the cast for the next offering.

Jennifer Ehle, David Strathairn, Stephanie Berry & More to Star in PHEDRE Reading at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2023

RED BULL THEATER has announced the cast for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: the in-person and streaming presentation of Phèdre by Jean Racine.

Red Bull Theater Announces 20th Season, Featuring ARDEN OF FAVERSHAM, THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2022

Red Bull Theater has announced details of its 20th season, including two Off-Broadway productions; a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings (offered both in-person and online), and much more.

BWW Review: BRITANNICUS, Lyric Hammersmith
by Alexander Cohen - Jun 2, 2022

Blood and guts in Ancient Rome, Atri Banerjee’s production of Jean Racine’s historical tragedy is no Roman Holiday.

Full Cast Announced For BRITANNICUS, Coming to The Lyric Hammersmith In May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2022

Full casting is announced today for Jean Racine's Roman tragedy Britannicus, translated and adapted by Timberlake Wertenbaker and directed by award-winning director Atri Banerjee, in a thrilling, new production exploring monarchy, succession, dictatorship and depravity, set in modern day Rome.

Recordarán En Conversatorio Virtual La Vida Y Obra De Tomás Segovia
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2021

A 94 años de su nacimiento en Valencia, España, el poeta Tomás Segovia será recordado en un conversatorio virtual convocado por la Secretaría de Cultura federal y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL), a través de la Coordinación Nacional de Literatura (CNL), este viernes 21 de mayo a las 12:00 horas por facebook.com/coordinacion.literatura.mx.

Alejo Pérez Conducts Festive Reunion of Opera Ballet Vlaanderen Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2021

For the first time since March 2020, the internationally acclaimed Opera Ballet Vlaanderen Symphony Orchestra and the Opera Ballet Vlaanderen Chorus will once again perform together for a festive concert. They will offer an evening dedicated to liberation and to chasing away the darkness.

VIDEO: Andrea Bocelli Releases New Album BELIEVE and New Music Video For 'Amazing Grace' With Alison Krauss
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2020

Today, world-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli has released his uplifting new album, Believe - a poignant and personal collection of songs, celebrating the power of music to soothe the soul. He is joined on the record by Alison Krauss, the most awarded singer in Grammy history, for a powerful rendition of 'Amazing Grace'.

The Cecilia Chorus Of New York Presents Their Music Director Mark Shapiro Leading FRENCH STAYCATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2020

In the seventh episode of their free, online series, The Cecilia Chorus of New York presents their Music Director Mark Shapiro, an internationally recognized teacher, leading a Zoom French Staycation, a Singposium on November 23 @ 7:30 PM EDT. The event is open to everyone.

Andrea Bocelli Releases New Album 'Believe' November 13
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2020

World-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli is set to release his new album, Believe, via Sugar/Decca Records on 13th November, celebrating the power of music to soothe the soul. He is joined on the record by Alison Krauss, the most awarded singer in Grammy history, for a powerful and emotional rendition of 'Amazing Grace'.

The Sonoran Desert Chorale Will Perform the Third Concert of Their 26th Season Featuring Works by Gabriel Fauré
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2020

Under the direction of Artistic Director, Dr. Carric Smolnik, the Sonoran Desert Chorale performs the third concerts of their 26th season featuring works by Gabriel Fauré, who delighted in infusing traditional forms of music with a mélange of harmonic daring and a freshness of invention. One of the most striking features of Fauré's style was his fondness for daring harmonic progressions and sudden modulations, invariably carried out with supreme elegance and a deceptive air of simplicity.