Canada’s GFN Productions and the Ensemble Classico-Moderne will present the world premiere of “Ariella,” a new opera by Jaap Nico Hamburger. “Ariella” is based on a libretto by Thomas Beijer which is inspired by the novels of Ariella Kornmehl and explores the transformation of a traditional family after the loss of its matriarch. The opera will star Aline Kutan, Myriam {…}
Opera on the Menu is set to present “Nightmare on 4th Street,” a Halloween-themed show accompanied by a four-course meal. The show, which will be held on Oct. 29 and 30 at Kelly Jo Designs by Wine in Los Ranchos De Albuquerque, will feature music from Humperdink’s “Hansel und Gretel,” Verdi’s “Otello,” Menotti’s “The Medium,” and scenes from your favorite {…}
On Site Opera is set to present a fundraising gala on Oct. 26, 2023 at Prince George’s Ballroom. The showcase will feature a performance of Offenbach’s “Monsieur Choufleuri” with baritone Eliam Ramos in the title role. Other cast members include Cree Carrico and Bernard Holcomb. Additionally, the company will bid farewell to founder and Artistic Director Eric Einhorn as he {…}
California’s West Edge Opera and Earplay Chamber Ensemble have announced the lineup for the SNAPSHOT 2024. First up is an excerpt from “Madame Thermin,” an opera by Kennedy Verrett and George Kopp based on the true story of a Black ballet dancer Lavinia Williams and her relationship with electronic music pioneer Leon Theremin. Also on the slate is Tony Asaro {…}
The New York Opera Society presents the solo recital “The Runaways” performed by American mezzo-soprano Anna Tonna and Spanish pianist Rosa Torres-Pardo. “The Runaways” showcases works by living composers from Spain, who came to New York City to expand their creative endeavors. These émigrés Spanish composers from three generations featured on the program are Ricardo Llorca, Sonia Megias, and Octavio {…}
Heartbeat Opera will present “The Golden Cock” at Roulette in Brooklyn on Nov. 9 at 7:30 PM and Nov. 10 at 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. Heartbeat Opera’s adaptation of Rimsky-Korsakov’s “The Golden Cockerel” takes the original story and transforms it into a drag show with costumes by celebrated New York designer David Quinn. The drag extravaganza is Heartbeat’s most {…}
Pacific Lyric Association is set to present “La Traviata” on Oct. 20-22 at the California Center for Arts in Escondido. The opera will star Emma Berggren and Yewon Ella Yoon as Violetta, tenors Gerardo Gaytan and Felipe Prado as Alfredo, and baritones Carlos Oliva and Michael Sokol as Germont. Other cast members include Hiroko Yoshinaga and Kelsey Fahy as Flora, Jack {…}
Madison Avenue Baptist Church has opened partnership proposals for its Madison Sounds Music Series. The initiative extends partnership opportunities to New York’s arts and community 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and individual artists seeking collaboration with Madison Avenue Baptist Church. Madison Sounds welcomes artists from diverse musical backgrounds such as classical, jazz, world music, and pop. Artists chosen for the program will {…}
Holy City Arts & Lyric Opera (HALO) is set to premiere “Rigoletto.” The production, set to take place at Charleston’s Festival Hall, will star Paul LaRosa in the title role. He is joined by Ashley Fabian as Gilda and Christopher Bozeka as the Duke. Other cast members include Robert Pomakov, Lucy Evans, Katie Small, Kenneth Stavert, Samuel Stevenson, and Chris {…}
The National Hispanic Cultural Center in New Mexico will present “The Paños Prophecy” on Oct. 28, 2023. The opera, by Nathan Felix, portrays the story of Francisco, a man in the New Mexico State Prison on the night of his release following 20 years in prison. The work explores his struggles to readjust to life in society and his relationship {…}
New Camerata Opera will present “Flesh & Stone” this November. The triple-bill of song cycles by Matthew Recio, Britten, and Heggie will be directed by John de los Santos with musical direction by Jason Wirth. Barbara Porto and Kristin Renee Young will present Recio’s “Statues in London” while Chris Carr and Victor Khodadad will sing Britten’s “Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo.” {…}
