Mezzo-soprano Liz Bouk and director Bea Goodwin will team up for “Mr. Liz’s One [wo] Man Show : [living in the in between]” at the Alchemical Studio Lab on Nov. 11, 12, and 13. The show, a coming of age story, will feature a collection of well-known opera and musical theater pieces that follow mezzo Liz Bouk’s journey as he {…}
Mention the name Antonio Salieri and one can’t help but to imagine the rivalry with Mozart portrayed in the film “Amadeus,” creating an image of a composer less-favored or even cast aside. While Salieri did enjoy a successful career during his lifetime, even directing the operas of the Habsburg court, his works have unfortunately not lasted well to the present {…}
As New York’s 2018 Opera Fest rolls along, audiences in the city have been able to enjoy works new and old as presented by over 20 opera companies. Weaving the old and new together is “Tabula Rasa,” a jazz-inspired opera by composer Felix Jarrar, librettist Bea Goodwin, and presented by the Cantanti Project. “Tabula Rasa” follows American artist Man Ray {…}
“Tabula Rasa.” Many know the term to mean “blank slate,” but a more proper definition might be “erased slate.” That’s the idea behind composer Felix Jarrar and librettist / director Brittany Goodwin’s “Tabula Rasa,” which has its world premiere on May 4, 2018, as part of the New York Opera Fest, started. The concept of reformulating ideas to create new and {…}
The Artist of the Week has showcased a number of artists making role debuts, house debuts and sometimes both. It’s also showcased numerous superstars and rising stars. This week, in celebration of the New York Opera Fest’s opening, we look to a dynamic duo which has made a name for itself in modern opera. For the past few years, Felix Jarrar {…}
On Dec. 1, 2 and 3, Gramercy Opera will kick off its holiday season with the world premiere of “Dickens’ A Christmas Carol -The Opera.” It will be the company’s second mainstage production after its successful production of Purcell’s “The Fairy Queen” last spring. The new work is an adaptation of Dickens’ classic book by composer/musical director Felix Jarrar and librettist and stage director Brittany {…}