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Video: Go Behind The Scenes Of ELEKTRA's Load-in Time at The Dallas Opera
by Joshua Wright - Feb 2, 2024

Witness the epic transformation of the Winspear Opera House as we load in Strauss’ ‘Elektra’ set in this mesmerizing time-lapse.

Photos: Get a First Look at Pittsburgh Opera THE FLYING DUTCHMAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023

Check out production photos of Pittsburgh Opera's THE FLYING DUTCHMAN.

Vancouver Opera To Conclude 2022-2023 Season With A New Production Of Richard Wagner's THE FLYING DUTCHMAN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2023

Vancouver Opera will complete its successful 2022-2023 season with The Flying Dutchman. Written by one of the world's greatest operatic composers, Richard Wagner, this production will delight opera enthusiasts and casual fans alike.

World Premiere of THE DIVING BELL AND THE BUTTERFLY & More Set for Dallas Opera 2023/2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2023

 The Dallas Opera’s 2023/2024 Season has been announced! See how to purchase tickets!

Review: THE FLYING DUTCHMAN is a Haunting, Stunning Retelling of The Classic Folk Tale
by Isabella Perrone - Oct 12, 2022

The Canadian Opera Company’s 2010 production of Wagner's THE FLYING DUTCHMAN has sailed back to the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts’ stage. Originally directed by Christopher Alden, this production sees Marilyn Gronsdal take the helm.

A Nautical Ghost Story Sets Sail In COC's THE FLYING DUTCHMAN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2022

The Canadian Opera Company's 2022/2023 season kicks off with an early masterpiece from one of the world's greatest composers, The Flying Dutchman by Richard Wagner.

CARMEN, MACBETH & More Announced for Canadian Opera Company 2022/2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 27, 2022

Three fan favourites, two riveting dramas, a new production of Verdi’s Macbeth, and an exciting co-production with Vancouver Opera headline the Canadian Opera Company’s 2022/2023 programming. View the full season schedule and learn how to get tickets.

Pittsburgh Festival Opera's 'Legends In The Limelight' Concert Series Continues With Baritone Michael Chioldi
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2021

Pittsburgh Festival Opera will present the second installment of its four-part 'Legends in the Limelight' series on Sept. 14 at Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland -- starring baritone Michael Chioldi.

Pittsburgh Festival Opera To Feature Today's Opera Stars In LEGENDS IN THE LIMELIGHT Concert Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2021

As part of its expanded season of programming, Pittsburgh Festival Opera will welcome four stars of today's opera world to Pittsburgh for the 'Legends in the Limelight' series at Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland.

Pittsburgh Festival Opera Announces Programming From May to December 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2021

The Pittsburgh Festival Opera is changing things up with exciting new programming that will run from May through December 2021. This year's festival lineup features the following: 'Cendrillon', Open Air Series (Flagstaff Hill in Schenley Park), 'Lysistrata, or The Nude Goddess' and more.

The BroadwayWorld Beginner's Guide to: Opera
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 14, 2021

One of the few positives that has come out of the pandemic is that there has never been more opportunity to experience something new. Theatre, ballet and opera companies have quickly realised that their reach is now potentially worldwide and a new audience awaits online.

BWW Feature: Online Virtual Opera Tour November 14-21 at Home Computer Screens
by Maria Nockin - Nov 14, 2020

Los Angeles Opera presents The Anonymous Lover (L'Amant Anonyme), an unjustly neglected 1780 chamber opera by Joseph Bologne, known as the Chevalier de Saint-Georges. James Conlon will conduct the orchestra. LAO will stream the performance online on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at 5:00 PM. Tickets are free at: https://bit.ly/3eiBtSF

Pittsburgh Festival Opera Presents Digital Wagner Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2020

Pittsburgh Festival Opera has announced a Wicked Wagner Weekend in response to the continued COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings throughout the state of Pennsylvania.

STAY TŌNED With The Orchestra Now Offers Weekly Audio & Video Streams
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2020

The Orchestra Now (TŌN) keeps the music coming through its new digital initiative STAY TŌNED, a free weekly series of audio and video streams, respectively available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as other musical options that can be enjoyed on multiple platforms from home mask-free. The latest streaming event is an audio performance of Ives' Decoration Day on Tuesday, May 26. Online content is accessible at theorchestranow.org/stay-toned/ and on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @theorchnow. A detailed schedule follows below. 

TURANDOT Brings Fire And Ice To The Canadian Opera Company
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2019

After a 15-year wait for music lovers, Puccini's Turandot returns to the Canadian Opera Company in a striking new production from visionary director Robert Wilson at the Four Season Centre for the Performing Arts. Princess Turandot has a fierce reputation that precedes her royal name thanks to a high-stakes challenge she has issued: answer her three riddles correctly and win her hand in marriage. Answer incorrectly and pay dearly a?" with your life. As a steady stream of admirers land face-to-face with the executioner, Prince Calaf takes on the deadly game and has a mystery of his own for Turandot to solve. Turandot runs for nine performances on September 28, October 4, 9, 15, 17, 19, 23, 25, 27, 2019.

30th Anniversary Season Of BARD MUSIC FESTIVAL Opens This Friday
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2019

The 30th anniversary season of the Bard Music Festival a?" an exploration of a?oeKorngold and His Worlda?? a?" opens this Friday, August 9, with Weekend One: Korngold and Vienna. The first of the weekend's six themed concerts, Program One: a?oeErich Wolfgang Korngold: From Viennese Prodigy to Hollywood Master,a?? offers a broad overview of the composer's multi-faceted career.

Utah Opera Presents A Semi-Staged Concert Version Of Bellini's NORMA
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2019

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.

Twenty Semi-Finalists Have Been Selected To Compete at 31st Annual Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2019

Twenty of the finest young opera singers in the United States will be competing in the 31ST Annual Dallas Opera Guild Vocal Competition presented, jointly, by The Dallas Opera and The Dallas Opera Guild.

Utah Opera Announces 2018-19 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2018

Utah Opera Artistic Director Christopher McBeth today announced Utah Opera's 2018-19 season. Featuring two new productions by the company's in-house Production Studios, Utah Opera's 41st season runs from October 2018 to May 2019 and comprises three main-stage productions at Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre and a semi-staged production at Abravanel Hall.

Utah Opera Announces 2018-19 Season
by Julie Musbach - Feb 7, 2018

Utah Opera Artistic Director Christopher McBeth today announced Utah Opera's 2018-19 season. Featuring two new productions by the company's in-house Production Studios, Utah Opera's 41st season runs from October 2018 to May 2019 and comprises three main-stage productions at Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre and a semi-staged production at Abravanel Hall.