Melinda Whittington
Latest News on Melinda Whittington:
Review: LA BOHÈME at MN Opera (May 5, 2024)
Tickets For Opera Carolina's 73rd Season Are Now On Sale (Aug 15, 2022)
Opera Carolina Announces 73rd Season (May 4, 2022)
Review: LA BOHÈME at MN Opera (May 5, 2024)
Tickets For Opera Carolina's 73rd Season Are Now On Sale (Aug 15, 2022)
Opera Carolina Announces 73rd Season (May 4, 2022)
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Review: LA BOHÈME at MN Opera
by Joe Sarafolean - May 5, 2024
What did our critic think of LA BOHÈME at MN Opera?
by Joe Sarafolean - May 5, 2024
What did our critic think of LA BOHÈME at MN Opera?
Tickets For Opera Carolina's 73rd Season Are Now On Sale
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2022
Tickets for Opera Carolina's 2022/23 season are now on sale to the public. This season will explore iconic women in opera and focus on the power of opera by emphasizing HERstory. The season will open in October with Puccini's Tosca, continued in January 2023 with Porgy & Bess, and will conclude in April with Verdi's La traviata. All performances will be held at the Belk Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2022
Tickets for Opera Carolina's 2022/23 season are now on sale to the public. This season will explore iconic women in opera and focus on the power of opera by emphasizing HERstory. The season will open in October with Puccini's Tosca, continued in January 2023 with Porgy & Bess, and will conclude in April with Verdi's La traviata. All performances will be held at the Belk Theater.
Opera Carolina Announces 73rd Season
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2022
Today, Opera Carolina proudly announces its 2022/23 season. With an emphasis on exploring iconic women in opera, this season focuses on HERstory and includes three major productions of fan-favorite operas.
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2022
Today, Opera Carolina proudly announces its 2022/23 season. With an emphasis on exploring iconic women in opera, this season focuses on HERstory and includes three major productions of fan-favorite operas.
North Carolina Opera Announces 2019-20 Season
by Julie Musbach - Mar 28, 2019
North Carolina Opera has announced the company's 2019-20 season, which includes fully-staged productions of Mozart's The Magic Flute (Apr. 3 & 5, 2020) and Leoncavallo's Pagliacci (Jan. 24 & 26, 2020), a concert performance of Act III from Wagner's Siegfried (Nov. 10, 2019), and a vocal recital by superstar tenor Lawrence Brownlee (Feb. 18, 2020). The announcement was made by the company's General Director Eric Mitchko at the 2019-20 Season Reveal, which was held on Tuesday, March 26 at CAM Raleigh and graciously sponsored by the Meredith College Department of Music, CITRIX, Mitchell's, Queen of Wines, Savills, Glenwood Agency Real Estate, and Hibernian Pub.
by Julie Musbach - Mar 28, 2019
North Carolina Opera has announced the company's 2019-20 season, which includes fully-staged productions of Mozart's The Magic Flute (Apr. 3 & 5, 2020) and Leoncavallo's Pagliacci (Jan. 24 & 26, 2020), a concert performance of Act III from Wagner's Siegfried (Nov. 10, 2019), and a vocal recital by superstar tenor Lawrence Brownlee (Feb. 18, 2020). The announcement was made by the company's General Director Eric Mitchko at the 2019-20 Season Reveal, which was held on Tuesday, March 26 at CAM Raleigh and graciously sponsored by the Meredith College Department of Music, CITRIX, Mitchell's, Queen of Wines, Savills, Glenwood Agency Real Estate, and Hibernian Pub.
BWW Review: Angelic Voices Brings the Sunrise to ROMEO AND JULIET at OPERA BIRMINGHAM
by David Edward Perry - Mar 27, 2018
There is a real pleasure in enjoying amazing voices telling a story in a language you do not know, and be able to understand the emotion conveyed by singers of exceptional skill. Opera Birmingham provided such wonder in 'Romeo and Juliet.'
by David Edward Perry - Mar 27, 2018
There is a real pleasure in enjoying amazing voices telling a story in a language you do not know, and be able to understand the emotion conveyed by singers of exceptional skill. Opera Birmingham provided such wonder in 'Romeo and Juliet.'
Photo Flash: Pittsburgh Festival Opera Honors Meghan Kasanders at 7th Mildred Miller Competition
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2017
First Place Winner Meghan Kasanders, 26, led the field of nine finalists at Pittsburgh Festival Opera's 7th Annual Mildred Miller International Voice Competition with her performances of Dich, teure Halle from Wagner's Tannh user and 'Come scoglio' from Mozart's Cosi fan tutte on Sunday, Oct. 22 at The Frick Art & Historical Center, Pittsburgh. The New York-based soprano received a $6,000 prize supported by Pittsburgh Festival Opera Board Member Phyllis Sidwell. Scroll down for photos!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2017
First Place Winner Meghan Kasanders, 26, led the field of nine finalists at Pittsburgh Festival Opera's 7th Annual Mildred Miller International Voice Competition with her performances of Dich, teure Halle from Wagner's Tannh user and 'Come scoglio' from Mozart's Cosi fan tutte on Sunday, Oct. 22 at The Frick Art & Historical Center, Pittsburgh. The New York-based soprano received a $6,000 prize supported by Pittsburgh Festival Opera Board Member Phyllis Sidwell. Scroll down for photos!
Pittsburgh Festival Opera Honors First Place Winner Meghan Kasanders At 7th Mildred Miller Competition
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2017
First Place Winner Meghan Kasanders, 26, led the field of nine finalists at Pittsburgh Festival Opera's Seventh Annual Mildred Miller International Voice Competition with her performances of Dich, teure Halle from Wagner's Tannh user and Come scoglio from Mozart's Cosi fan tutte on Sunday, Oct. 22 at The Frick Art & Historical Center, Pittsburgh.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2017
First Place Winner Meghan Kasanders, 26, led the field of nine finalists at Pittsburgh Festival Opera's Seventh Annual Mildred Miller International Voice Competition with her performances of Dich, teure Halle from Wagner's Tannh user and Come scoglio from Mozart's Cosi fan tutte on Sunday, Oct. 22 at The Frick Art & Historical Center, Pittsburgh.
Utah Opera presents Final 'Don Giovanni'-Inspired Craft Cocktail
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2017
Utah Opera and Salt Lake magazine partner for the 3rd annual Libretti & Libations, where art influences life - for at least a drink (or two). Talented mixologists from choice Salt Lake City and Park City restaurants curate artisanal cocktails inspired by the season's opera productions. Until May 21, 2017, eight participating restaurants will offer expertly-crafted libations inspired by Utah Opera's production of "Don Giovanni" as a way of infusing food and beverage with the experience of opera. Visit www.utahopera.org/libations for more information.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2017
Utah Opera and Salt Lake magazine partner for the 3rd annual Libretti & Libations, where art influences life - for at least a drink (or two). Talented mixologists from choice Salt Lake City and Park City restaurants curate artisanal cocktails inspired by the season's opera productions. Until May 21, 2017, eight participating restaurants will offer expertly-crafted libations inspired by Utah Opera's production of "Don Giovanni" as a way of infusing food and beverage with the experience of opera. Visit www.utahopera.org/libations for more information.
Utah Opera Closes 2016-17 Season with Mozart's DON GIOVANNI
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2017
In May 2017, Utah Opera will present Mozart's “Don Giovanni,” a tale of love, seduction, and murder as seen through the stylized lens of a 1950s “film noir” cinematic approach. This production will be performed five times at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre on May 13, 15, 17, 19 at 7:30 PM and May 21 at 2 PM. Tickets, priced from $21-$92, are available for purchase through www.utahopera.org or by calling (801) 533-6683.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2017
In May 2017, Utah Opera will present Mozart's “Don Giovanni,” a tale of love, seduction, and murder as seen through the stylized lens of a 1950s “film noir” cinematic approach. This production will be performed five times at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre on May 13, 15, 17, 19 at 7:30 PM and May 21 at 2 PM. Tickets, priced from $21-$92, are available for purchase through www.utahopera.org or by calling (801) 533-6683.
AZ Opera's Rusalka Presents Magical Version of LITTLE MERMAID
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2016
Dark forests, woodland sprites and an evil witch, 'Jezibaba' come to the Arizona Opera stage as the company presents its first ever production of Dvo?ak's Rusalka. The story follows the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairytale 'Little Mermaid' with dramatic flair as the mermaid Rusalka seeks to be part of the human world. This new production will be set in the Habsburg Empire of the 1800s and features the show-stopping aria, 'Song to the Moon'. Rusalka is sung in Czech with English supertitles.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2016
Dark forests, woodland sprites and an evil witch, 'Jezibaba' come to the Arizona Opera stage as the company presents its first ever production of Dvo?ak's Rusalka. The story follows the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairytale 'Little Mermaid' with dramatic flair as the mermaid Rusalka seeks to be part of the human world. This new production will be set in the Habsburg Empire of the 1800s and features the show-stopping aria, 'Song to the Moon'. Rusalka is sung in Czech with English supertitles.
Arizona Opera Set Performs DON GIOVANNI in Tucson This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2016
The man, the myth and the legend. Mozart's Don Giovanni comes to the Arizona Opera stage this weekend, March 5-6, in Tucson Music Hall. Don Giovanni is sung in Italian with English supertitles.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2016
The man, the myth and the legend. Mozart's Don Giovanni comes to the Arizona Opera stage this weekend, March 5-6, in Tucson Music Hall. Don Giovanni is sung in Italian with English supertitles.
Arizona Opera Set to Perform DON GIOVANNI in Phoenix and Tucson This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2016
The man, the myth and the legend. Mozart's Don Giovanni comes to the Arizona Opera stage February 26-28 in Symphony Hall in Phoenix and March 5-6 in Tucson Music Hall. Don Giovanni is sung in Italian with English supertitles.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2016
The man, the myth and the legend. Mozart's Don Giovanni comes to the Arizona Opera stage February 26-28 in Symphony Hall in Phoenix and March 5-6 in Tucson Music Hall. Don Giovanni is sung in Italian with English supertitles.
Arizona Opera Set to Perform DON GIOVANNI in Phoenix and Tucson This Spring
by Louisa Brady - Feb 6, 2016
The man, the myth and the legend. Mozart's Don Giovanni comes to the Arizona Opera stage February 26-28 in Symphony Hall in Phoenix and March 5-6 in Tucson Music Hall. Don Giovanni is sung in Italian with English supertitles.
by Louisa Brady - Feb 6, 2016
The man, the myth and the legend. Mozart's Don Giovanni comes to the Arizona Opera stage February 26-28 in Symphony Hall in Phoenix and March 5-6 in Tucson Music Hall. Don Giovanni is sung in Italian with English supertitles.
Wolf Trap Opera's THE GHOSTS OF VERSAILLES Begins 7/10
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 8, 2015
Following a sold-out run of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro in June 2015, Wolf Trap Opera continues the Figaro storyline with the Washington, D.C. premiere of acclaimed composer John Corigliano and librettist William M. Hoffman's contemporary opera The Ghosts of Versailles. The new production plays for four performances, July 10, 12, 15 and 18, at The Barns at Wolf Trap. See below for production and ticketing information; production photos are available upon request beginning July 10.
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 8, 2015
Following a sold-out run of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro in June 2015, Wolf Trap Opera continues the Figaro storyline with the Washington, D.C. premiere of acclaimed composer John Corigliano and librettist William M. Hoffman's contemporary opera The Ghosts of Versailles. The new production plays for four performances, July 10, 12, 15 and 18, at The Barns at Wolf Trap. See below for production and ticketing information; production photos are available upon request beginning July 10.
Wolf Trap Opera to Present Bizet's CARMEN, 7/25
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 18, 2014
Wolf Trap Opera presents Bizet's Carmen for one night only, Friday, July 25 at 8:15 pm at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. See below for ticketing information.
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 18, 2014
Wolf Trap Opera presents Bizet's Carmen for one night only, Friday, July 25 at 8:15 pm at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. See below for ticketing information.
Wolf Trap Opera Presents Bizet's 'Carmen' for One Night Only
by Danielle DeSisto - Jul 18, 2014
Wolf Trap Opera presents Bizet's Carmen for one night only, Friday, July 25 at 8:15 pm at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.
by Danielle DeSisto - Jul 18, 2014
Wolf Trap Opera presents Bizet's Carmen for one night only, Friday, July 25 at 8:15 pm at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.
Wolf Trap Kicks Off Summer Opera Productions with GIULIO CESARE Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2014
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts kicks off its 2014 summer opera productions.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2014
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts kicks off its 2014 summer opera productions.
Wolf Trap Announces Summer Opera Productions - CARMEN, GIULIO CESARE and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 11, 2014
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announces its 2014 summer opera productions.
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 11, 2014
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announces its 2014 summer opera productions.
BWW Reviews: AVA's COSI FAN TUTTE Shows How To Do An Update That Works
by Marakay Rogers - Dec 4, 2013
The Academy of Vocal Arts performed an updated version of Mozart's comic opera that makes sense in its handling and boasts some fine performances
by Marakay Rogers - Dec 4, 2013
The Academy of Vocal Arts performed an updated version of Mozart's comic opera that makes sense in its handling and boasts some fine performances
YPO Voice Competition Finals Concert Comes to Arsht Center, 4/27
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 9, 2013
Young Patronesses of the Opera (YPO), in conjunction with Florida Grand Opera (FGO), has announced the 27th annual YPO Voice Competition. This year, the Finals Concert will be held for the first time at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. Offering a program of popular and significant arias as sung by today's brightest young talents, the concert takes place on April 27, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. with tickets available to the public for as low as $10.
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 9, 2013
Young Patronesses of the Opera (YPO), in conjunction with Florida Grand Opera (FGO), has announced the 27th annual YPO Voice Competition. This year, the Finals Concert will be held for the first time at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. Offering a program of popular and significant arias as sung by today's brightest young talents, the concert takes place on April 27, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. with tickets available to the public for as low as $10.
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