On Oct. 8, the Toledo Opera will open its 2021-22 season with Verdi’s “Il Trovatore.” The production will mark the Ohio company’s return to the Valentine Theater after nearly two years due to the pandemic. The performance will star Leah Crocetto as Leonora, Carl Tanner as Manrico, mezzo-soprano Deborah Nansteel as Azucena, and baritone Kyle Pfortmiller as Count di Luna. Adam Turner will conduct the production by {…}
Ohio’s Toledo Opera has announced its 2021-22 season featuring three productions. The season opens with Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” with Jennifer Rowley as Leonora and Carl Tanner as Manrico. The cast is rounded out by Deborah Nansteel as Azucena and Kyle Pfortmiller as Count di Luna. Adam Turner conducts the production by Jeffrey Buchman. Performance Dates: Oct. 8 & 10, 2021 {…}
(Credit: Patrick Allen) Grange Park Opera, Surrey has announced its 2021 season, comprised of fan-favorite works, renowned artists, and more. The season will also see the world premiere of Anthony Bolton’s new work “The Life & Death of Alexander Litvinenko,” which was originally scheduled to premiere this year. Verdi’s “Falstaff” will open featuring Bryn Terfel, Natalya Romaniw, Janis Kelly, and {…}
Opera Grand Rapids has announced its 2020-21 season featuring three productions and several acclaimed stars. The season opens with Mozart’s “Così fan tutte” starring Katherine Whyte, Christine Amon, Johnathan White, Michael Colman, Steven Condy, and Corie Auger. James Meena conducts the production by Eve Summer. Performance Dates: Oct. 23 & 25, 2020 Amy Shoremount-Obra sings the title role of Puccini’s “Turandot” in a {…}
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 {…}
The Pittsburgh Festival Opera has unveiled its 2020 season which will include several operas, concerts, a poetry reading, and lectures. It all kicks off with the Gather of the Goddesses Gala Concert at the Playhouse at Pont Park University. The concert will feature Marianne Cornetti, Alexandra Loutsion, and Christine Goerke. Performance Date: June 20, 2020 “Pagliacci” will take the stage {…}
(Credit: Edward Wilensky) On October 19, 2019, San Diego Opera presented Verdi’s “Aida” in a unique showcase that featured the orchestra and chorus on stage with the soloists, who were dressed up in traditional garb to reflect Ancient Egypt. This was a different way of presenting opera and at the “Talk Back” immediately following the show it became obvious that {…}
(Credit: Courtesy of San Diego Opera) Verdi’s “Aida” is set to open the San Diego Opera’s 2019-20 season. The production will star Michelle Bradley, who will be making her San Diego Opera debut in the title role, Carl Tanner as Radames, and Olesha Petrova, also in her company debut as Amnesia. The cast will be rounded out by Nelson Martinez as {…}
Elena Mosuc’s acclaimed performance of Puccini’s “La Rondine” is set to hit TV screens in Spain. The concert performances of Puccini’s late work, which received rave reviews, will be transmitted on TV on LA 2. The performance was held at the Teatro Monumental and was conducted by Maestro Miguel Angél Goméz-Martinéz. It also starred Roberto Iuliano, Olena Sloia, and Mariusz Brenciu. {…}
The San Diego Opera has announced its 2019-20 season featuring five productions and one star-studded recital. The season opens with Verdi’s “Aida” in a theatrical Concert Opera Experience with Michelle Bradley in the title role, Olesya Petrova as Amneris, and Carl Tanner as Radamès. Joseph Colaneri conducts the production by Alan Hicks, which also stars Simon Lim and Nelson Martinez. Performance Dates: Oct. {…}
Four productions will headline the North Carolina Opera’s 2019-20 season. The company will open its 2019-20 season opens with a concert performance of the third act of Wagner’s “Siegfried.” Timothy Myers returns to conduct the NCO Orchestra with a stellar cast featuring Richard Cox in the title role and soprano Alexandra LoBianco as Brünnhilde. Performance Dates: Nov. 10, 2019 Carl Tanner leads {…}