Artistic Director Lucine Amara has announced New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera’s 30th Annual International Vocal Competition. In a press release, legendary soprano Amara stated, “As unbelievable as it is, the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera is going to celebrate our 30th anniversary. Though it certainly does not seem that long, we have come a long way. Our productions {…}
The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera’s Artistic Director, Lucine Amara, has announced the cast performing this season’s premiere of Giacomo Puccini’s last opera, “Turandot.” Soprano Zhanna Alkhazova will make her company debut as the ice princess Turandot. The soprano has been recognized for her work as Donna Elvira in “Don Giovanni” with Geneva Opera, Leonora in “Il Trovatore” with {…}
The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera has been nominated for Favorite Opera Company in the 2018 JerseyArts.com People’s Choice Awards. The awards program, headed by Discover Jersey Arts, is in its 10th year of celebrating the organizations of New Jersey that work in devotion to the arts. “Our state is rich with cultural and artistic opportunities,” says Adam Perle, {…}
What do you do once you have retired from singing? Some opera singers dedicate themselves to teaching while others begin directing. Others, still, begin young artist programs. For legendary soprano Lucine Amara, now 92, it’s about all of these as she has devoted her energy to building an opera company that gives an opportunity to young singers. For the past {…}
Lucine Amara, Artistic Director of the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera, has announced the winners and finalists selected in the company’s 29th Annual International Vocal Competition. Soprano Yulan Piao, a finalist in Verismo Opera’s 28th Annual International Vocal Competition, received first place and a $2,000 award. According to the press release, Korean-Chinese soprano Piao impressed the judges with her beautiful voice {…}
Lucine Amara, Artistic Director of the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera has announced the cast of Giacomo Puccini’s “Tosca.” The Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017 performance is set to star soprano Carami Hilaire in the title role. Hilaire recently performed “Tosca” with the Regina Opera and has also appeared with the Sarasota and Saratoga Opera companies and is a Belvedere Competition {…}
The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera’s Artistic Director, Lucine Amara, has announced that the company is casting supernumerary roles for its upcoming production of “Tosca” on Oct. 15, 2017. Per the press release, the company is searching and that “experienced, beginning, and aspiring actors may apply for supernumerary roles. Female and male adults and teenagers, ages 17 and above, are {…}