LOTNY to Present AMERICAN ONE ACTS in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2023
The little OPERA theatre of ny (LOTNY) will present American One Acts, a double bill, conducted by Gregory Hopkins and directed by Philip Shneidman, from May 31 - June 4, 2023 at Baruch Performing Arts Center.
VIDEO: Susan Graham On How She Got Her Start
by Alan Henry - Mar 29, 2023
Legendary mezzo-soprano and LAO Young Artist Artist Director Susan Graham is back on the DCP stage in her role debut as Geneviève in 'Pelléas and Mélisande.' We sat down with her to ask about her inspiring start in opera, her role as a mentor, and the advice she has for the up-and-coming generation of singers.
The Southwest Florida Symphony Presents A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2023
The Southwest Florida Symphony, the only professional orchestra in Lee County and fourth oldest orchestra in the state, is excited to offer A Night at the Opera for its third Masterworks concert of the season on Saturday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers.
The Southwest Florida Symphony to Present A NIGHT AT THE OPERA in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2023
The Southwest Florida Symphony, the only professional orchestra in Lee County and fourth oldest orchestra in the state, is offering A Night at the Opera for its third Masterworks concert of the season on Saturday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers.
Four New Artists To Join COC's Ensemble Studio For 2023/2024
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2023
The COC Ensemble Studio welcomes four rising artists starting in the company's 2023/2024 season: soprano Karoline Podolak, tenor Wesley Harrison, baritone Korin Thomas-Smith, and pianist Mattia Senesi. The four officially join the highly specialized development program for Canadian opera professionals this August, alongside returning sopranos Ariane Cossette and Charlotte Siegel, mezzo-sopranos Alex Hetherington and Queen Hezumuryango, and pianist Brian Cho.
Light Opera Of New Jersey Announces Cast Changes To DON GIOVANNI
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2023
Jason Tramm, Executive Director of Light Opera of New Jersey announces cast changes for its production of Don Giovanni: Victoria Cannizzo in the role of Donna Anna, Tyler Putnam in the role of Leporello, and Rick Agster in the role of Commendatore.
The 2023 George London Award Winners Are Announced; Five Young Opera Singers Win $12,000 Prize
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 18, 2023
The winners of the 51st George and Nora London Foundation Competition for young American and Canadian opera singers, one of the opera world's oldest and most prestigious competitions, were announced at the conclusion of the competition's final round this evening, which took place at Gilder Lehrman Hall at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City. The event took place before an in-person audience for the first time since 2020, and was also livestreamed.
Boston Symphony Orchestra To Perform Free BSO Neighborhood Concerts At UMass Lowell, February 28
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2023
Building upon the success of the first free BSO Neighborhood Concert, held at Dorchester's Jeremiah E. Burke High School last November, the Boston Symphony Orchestra will perform the 2022–23 season's second free concert at UMass Lowell's Durgin Concert Hall (inside Durgin Hall), 35 Wilder Street, Lowell, on Tuesday, February 28, at 8 p.m. These performances broaden the BSO's mission to reach and connect with new audiences in neighborhoods within and beyond Boston.
Opera Saratoga Names New General And Artistic Director Mary Birnbaum
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2023
Opera Saratoga's board of directors has announced that Mary Birnbaum has been named the company's new general and artistic director. She succeeds former General and Artistic Director Lawrence Edelson, whose eight year tenure concluded at the end of the 2022 season. Birnbaum is the tenth general director in the Opera Saratoga's celebrated history.
Tickets On Sale For Production of H.M.S. PINAFORE Presented By Opera Naples Resident Artists
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2023
Opera Naples, one of Naples' leading performing arts organizations, has announced tickets on sale for W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's popular operetta, “H.M.S. Pinafore,” featuring up-and-coming stars from their Resident Artists program. Productions will take place Feb. 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. in the Pulte Family Life Center at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Naples.
Tickets On Sale Now For H.M.S. PINAFORE Presented By Opera Naples Resident Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2023
Tickets are now on sale for Opera Naples' production of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's popular operetta, 'H.M.S. Pinafore,' featuring up-and-coming stars from their Resident Artists program. Productions will take place Feb. 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. in the Pulte Family Life Center at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Naples.
Puccini Duo Of SUOR ANGELICA And GIANNI SCHICCHI Opens Next Month At San Diego Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2023
San Diego Opera's 2022-2023 Season continues with The Puccini Duo: a double-bill of the tragic Suor Angelica and the witty comic opera Gianni Schicchi on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the San Diego Civic Theatre for four performances. Additional performances are February 14, 17, and 19 (matinee), 2023. All evening performances take place at 7:30 PM, matinees at 2 PM.