Vancouver Opera has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of “The Pearl Fishers.” The opera announced that Aaron Blake will be joining the cast in the role of Nadir, replacing Long Long who was originally cast. Blake performs alongside Phillip Addis, Miriam Khalil, and Vartan Gabrielian. Kamna Gupta conducts the production. Rachel Peake directs. “Our original singer portraying {…}
Opéra de Montréal will present Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” starting on May 7, 2022. This production, which is directed by Barry Kosky and Suzanne Andrade, will star Aaron Blake, Kim-Lillian Strebel, Richard Sveda, Anna Siminska, and Christian Zaremba. Christopher Allen conducts with Tobias Ribitzki as the designated Stage Director for this revival of the production. “We are delighted to finally {…}
The George London Foundation for Singers concludes its 2021-22 season of events with a recital by tenor Aaron Blake. The recital will see the tenor accompanied by pianist Ken Noda at the Morgan Library & Museum’s Gilder Lehrman Hall on April 24, 2022. The program will include songs by Bellini and Donizetti, followed by selections by Tosti, Strauss, and Liszt, {…}
The George London Foundation has announced a recital set for April 24, 2022. The showcase will be headlined by tenor Aaron Blake and pianist Ken Noda as the duo performs at The Morgan Library & Museum’s Gilder Lehrman Hall. The program will open with music by Bellini and Donizetti before transitioning into a series of songs by Strauss and Tosti. {…}
(Credit: Iko Freese) In celebration of its 50th Anniversary Season Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO) will present Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” on March 5 and 6, 2022 at the Des Moines Civic Center. Singing their DMMO debut roles are soprano Raven McMillon as Pamina and tenor Aaron Blake as Tamino. Soprano Audrey Luna returns to the DMMO stage to sing {…}
Des Moines Metro Opera in Iowa has announced its 50th anniversary season. It kicks off with Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” in a production directed by Suzanne Andrade and Barrie Kosky. The work will star Aaron Blake, Audrey Luna, Andrew Wilkowske, and John Robert Lindsey. Performance Dates: March 5 & 6, 2022 Next up is “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in a {…}
This week audiences are in for two different opera recordings. One comes from the contemporary repertoire and the other comes from the classical period. Here is a look. Akhnaten The Metropolitan Opera releases its acclaimed production by Phelim McDermott on DVD, Blu-Ray, and CD on Philip Glass’ label Orange Mountain Music. The cast includes Anthony Roth Costanzo, J’Nai Bridges, Dísella {…}
(Credits: LA Opera official website / Jan Windszus Photography / Lena Kern / Mark Janssen / Georg Schlosser / In Art Management official website) The Komische Oper Berlin has announced its 2021-22 season. Here is a look at the operatic and vocal performances. Opera – Premieres Enescu’s rarely performed masterwork “Œdipe” opens the season. The opera features Jens Larsen, Joachim {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced its next two weeks of nightly streams. The first week will center on operas featured in the “Aria Code” podcast. The second week will focus on reimagined settings of classic operas. Week 64 – Aria Code: The Operas Behind the Podcast Monday, May 31 – Puccini’s Turandot Starring Christine Goerke, Eleonora Buratto, Yusif Eyvazov, and James Morris, {…}
Cincinnati Opera has announced a reimagined 2021 summer festival which will include three productions, all presented without intermission in new 90-minute versions. The festival will take place at Summit Park due to its ability to host large-scale stage productions that allow for safety protocols to be put in place for both performers and audience members. “Music Hall will always be {…}
Cerise Jacobs’ activist opera company, White Snake Projects, is set to host three online events starting on March 30. The projects lead up to the premiere of a new virtual opera, “Death by Life.” The new opera examines the intersection of systemic racism and mass incarceration and was conceived as a monument of support for Black Lives Matter. The events {…}
