Contralto Kirsten Sollek to Headline North / South Consonance’s Celebration of Composer Sorrel Hays

North/South Consonance, Inc. will honor the life and contributions of composer Sorrel Hays (1941-2020) on June 6, 2023 at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music. During the evening, attendees will be introduced to four of Hays’ orchestral works. “Harmony,” composed while she was living in Germany, presents a delicate composition for string orchestra characterized by innovative sonorities and dynamic nuances. {…}

Jun 2, 2023

Soprano Kayla Oderah to Headline Dayton Performing Arts Alliance’s Final Concert of 2022-23 Season

Ohio-based Dayton Performing Arts Alliance (DPAA) will conclude its 2022-2023 Stained Glass Series with a concert on Sunday, June 11, at New Season Ministry in Huber Heights. The concert will feature the Dayton Philharmonic conducted by Neal Gittleman, along with collaborations with New Season Ministry’s choir and musicians. The program will feature soprano Kayla Oderah, the Dayton Opera Artist-in-Residence, who {…}

May 31, 2023

Chelsea Factory to Present Malena Dayen & David Rosenmeyer’s ‘luzAzul’

Chelsea Factory is set to present “luzAzul,” an opera for babies this June. The 30-minute experience for babies between 0 – 24 months, is set for June 7 and 8; there will be six shows in total. Per the official website for the show, “luzAzul explores symmetry, the awareness of feelings and connection, the mirror that the interaction offers to {…}

May 31, 2023

Tri-Cities Opera Announces 2023-24 Season

The Tri-Cities Opera in Binghamton, New York has announced its 2023-24 season celebrating its 74th season. In a statement, General Director John Rozzoni said, “When we thought about what stories we wanted to tell next year, it was important to us to find productions that resonate with all our community members. We want to say, ‘Opera is for you. You’re {…}

May 29, 2023

Boston Synagogue to Host Boston’s West End Lyric’s ‘The Joys of Music’

On June 11, 2023, The Boston Synagogue will launch Boston’s West End Lyric with an inaugural concert, featuring music from opera, as well as Broadway and cabaret music from the Jewish-American songbook. Titled “The Joys of Music,” the concert is produced by Massachusetts-based Bloch Performing Arts. The artists for the event are baritone Joel Clemens, soprano Julia Pottinger, tenor Brendan {…}

May 28, 2023

Marble City Opera to Present ‘Susannah’

Tennesse-based Marble City Opera is set to present a site-specific production of Carlisle Floyd’s “Susannah.” The opera will feature David Crawford as Preacher Blitch as well as Kathryn Frady as Susannah, and Joseph McBrayer as Sam Polk. Matthew Haney directs the production and Andy Anderson conducts. The cast is rounded out by Paul Houghtaling, Breyon Ewing, Julie Belanger Roy, Tori Franklin, John Overholt, Maurice Hendricks, Cody Boling, Sabreena Cherrington, {…}

May 25, 2023

Pegasus Opera to Celebrate ‘Windrush 75’ Festival With Concert Event

U.K.’s Pegasus Opera is set to present a Celebration Concert on June 23, 2023 as part of the Bernie Grant Arts Centre’s “Windrush 75” Festival. The showcase will feature gospel, spiritual, opera, musical theatre, and other songs inspired by the Black Diaspora, performed by classical singers. The works will include music by composers of African, Caribbean, and Asian heritage. The {…}

May 23, 2023

Calvin Hitchcock & Madeline Whitesell to Present ‘PROPHET$’

Composer Calvin Hitchcock and director Madeline Whitesell are set to present “PROPHET$$” at The Cell in New York City on May 26 and 27, 2023. The work was developed by Hitchcock, Delilah McCrea, and David Grandouiller, and delves into the intricate nature and transitional aspects of religious encounters within American Evangelicalism. “PROPHET$” features a mélange of hymn tunes, Sunday school songs, {…}

May 22, 2023

Opera Revue to Present ‘Toronto Transit Comedy’

Toronto-based group Opera Revue has just released a comedic take on one of the key issues in the city’s mayoral election—the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). Known as the “Toronto Transit Comedy,” the parody features music from Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” and lyrics by Alexander Hajek. The performance, which includes such artists as baritone Alexander Hajek, soprano Danie Friesen, and {…}

May 22, 2023

Mesopotamia Opera Company to Present ‘The Italian Lesson’

Mesopotamia Opera Company (MOC) will present its new production, “The Italian Lesson,” with words and music by Peter Wing Healey, on June 9 – 17, 2023. The event will take place at The Highland Park Ebell Club in Los Angeles, CA. The opera was written for piano, violin, cello and percussion and is set to feature soprano Christa Marie Stevens {…}

May 21, 2023

‘La Bohème’ to Headline Delaware Valley Opera’s 2023 Season

Upstate New York-based Delaware Valley Opera is set to kick off its 2023 season this June. The company will open with Jonathan Stinson’s “The Three Bears,” an opera for children. Performance Dates: June 23 & 24, 2023 That will be followed up by four performances of “La Bohème.” Performance Dates: July 15 – 23, 2023 The company will also present {…}

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