Samantha Hankey, Andriana Chuchman & Adam Smith Lead Lyric Opera of Kansas City Opera’s 2023-24 Season

The Lyric Opera of Kansas City has announced its 2023-24 season featuring four productions. The season opens with a double bill of Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” and Leoncavallo’s “I Pagliacci.” Mascagni’s work will star Samantha Hankey, Adam Smith, and Gevorg Hakobyan. Meanwhile, Leoncavallo’s work will star Diego Torre, Gabriella Reyes, and Gevorg Hakobyan. Roberto Kalb conducts the production by Shawna Lucey. Performance Dates: {…}

Oct 21, 2022

Opera Carolina 2022 Review: Tosca

James Marvel’s new production of “Tosca” successfully portrayed the classic murderous drama in a much milder and more delicate way than its traditional setting. While right off the bat being almost lighthearted, there was no holding back from the melodramatic themes. At the core of this was the depiction of some unexpected characters. Although sometimes an overlooked character, the Sacrastin {…}

Jul 12, 2022

Nicole Cabell, Kenneth Overton & Alyson Cambridge Lead Opera Carolina’s 2022-23 Season

Charlotte’s Opera Carolina has announced its 2022-23 featuring three productions. Alyson Cambridge, John Viscardi, and Steven Condy star in Puccini’s “Tosca.” James Meena conducts James Marvel’s production. Performance Dates: Oct. 13-16, 2022 Gerswhin’s “Porgy and Bess” is set to star Kenneth Overton, Nicole Cabell, Victor Ryan Robertson, Michelle Johnson, Sequina DuBose, Donovan Singletary, and Lucia Bradford. James Meena conducts with Du’Bois A’Keen directing. Performance Dates: Jan {…}

Apr 28, 2022

Jill Gardner, Lauren Decker & Alyson Cambridge Lead Toledo Opera’s 2022-23 Season

The Toledo Opera has announced its 2022-23 Season. The company will return to Valentine Theatre and will celebrate its 64th season. The season opens with Puccini’s “Suor Angelica” and Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana.” Maestro Geoffrey McDonald conducts the double bill with stage director Keturah Stickann helming. “Suor Angelica” stars soprano Jill Gardner as Angelica and contralto Lauren Decker as the Principessa while {…}

Jun 9, 2021

Karen Slack, Kenneth Overton & Alyson Cambridge Highlight Opera Carolina’s 2021-22 Season

Opera Carolina has announced its 2021-22 season featuring four productions. Here is a look: The season opens with “I Dream” by Douglas Tappin and will star Derrick Davis, Victor Ryan Robertson, Alyson Cambridge, Lucia Bradford, Kenneth Overton, and Avalon Cutts-Jones. James Meena conducts. Performance Dates: Sept. 16-19, 2021 Richard Ollarsaba sings the title role in Mozart’s “Don Giovanni“ with Melinda Whittington, Johnathan White, Gerardo de la Torre, Alex {…}

Apr 29, 2021

92Y to Resume In-Person Events with Alyson Cambridge and Friends in Concert

For the first time since March 2020, the Kaufmann Concert Hall will open its doors for in-person events. Soprano Alyson Cambridge, along with members of the Glimmerglass Festival Young Artist Program, will take to the stage in front of a limited audience on May 3, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. EDT. The event, which is part of 92Y’s Almost Home: A Spring {…}

Dec 4, 2020

Soprano Alyson Cambridge to Co-Produce ‘Rock Me Amadeus’

Renowned American soprano Alyson Cambridge has announced that she will be teaming up with guitarist/producer/composer Tony Bruno for “Rock Me Amadeus,” a new show which blends opera, rock, and classical music. Currently slated to premiere in the summer of ’21, the work will feature songs from Led Zeppelin, Journey, Pink Floyd, Aerosmith, Nirvana, as well as Mozart, Beethoven, and Puccini, {…}

May 4, 2020

Fabio Armiliato, Alexandra LoBianco & Carl Tanner Lead Opera Carolina’s 2020-21 Season

Opera Carolina has announced its 2020-21 season featuring three operas, two from the standard repertoire and one new work. The season opens with Puccini’s “Tosca” starring Cellia Costea in the title role, Fabio Armiliato as Cavaradossi and Leo An as Scarpia. James Meena conducts a production by Michael Capasso. Performance Dates: Oct. 31-Nov. 5, 2020 Douglas Tappin’s “I Dream” is {…}

Mar 27, 2020

Jennifer Rowley, Alyson Cambridge, Carl Tanner Headline Toledo Opera’s 2020-21 Season

Toledo Opera has unveiled its 2020-21 season which will feature two operas and a grand tour for the company. “In the fall, hopefully with this dark period behind us, we will have a greater need than ever for the arts and the unparalleled experience of live opera, so we have decided to announce our season at this time,” stated Suzanne {…}

Sep 25, 2018

Nicole Cabell and Alyson Cambridge Team Up with Cedille Records for ‘Sisters in Song’ Album

Sopranos Nicole Cabell and Alyson Cambridge have released their new recording “Sisters in Song,” through Cedille Records. Released on September 21, 2018, “Sisters in Song” features not only opera duets, but specially commissioned arrangements of songs from genres such as folk, classical, and even African-American spirituals. Operatic selections include the “Flower Duet” from Delibes’ “Lakme,” the “Evening Prayer” from Humperdinck’s {…}

Sep 29, 2017

The Crypt Sessions Final Concert to Feature Soprano Alyson Cambridge

The second season of “The Crypt Sessions” draws to a close on Nov. 15, 2017 with a special treat. Unison Media’s concert series, will feature soprano Alyson Cambridge as she takes on William Bolcom’s song cycle “From the Diary of Sally Hemings.” Per a press release, “Season Two incorporates a pre-concert tasting of wines tailored specifically to the music by Magnvm {…}