Opera on the James is set to present Puccini’s “Tosca.” The opera, which is set to be performed on Nov. 11 & 13, is set to star Michelle Johnson as Tosca, Samuel Schlievert as Cavaradossi, and Todd Thomas as Scarpia. The work is set to be directed by Michael Capasso and conducted by Peter Leonard. The production is licensed by Archivio {…}
The Lynchburg, Virginia-based Opera on the James has partnered with The Listening Inc., an arts advocacy and mentoring nonprofit serving underrepresented and disadvantaged youth, to create a song cycle entitled #LifeTheseDays. Using poems written by young people about life in a world turned upside down by pandemic and social unrest, the project encourages youth to express their feelings and experiences {…}
Opera on the James in Lynchburg, Virginia announced on March 14 that it would join most other companies around the world in shutting down its upcoming performances to the public to help with containing the spread of COVID-19. However, the company did note that it planned to live stream a concert of excerpts from “The Barber of Seville” as well {…}
Opera on the James is set to present “The Barber of Seville” on March 27 and 29 at the Historic Academy Theatre in Lynchburg, Virginia. The production will star tenor David Margulis as the Count Almaviva with soprano Tess Ativeros taking on Rosina. Meanwhile baritone Condy will interpret the role of Don Bartolo with baritone Brian James Myer taking on {…}
Opera on the James, located in Lynchburg, Virginia named singer, director, and teacher, Marco Nisticò General Director this past June. Nisticò summed up his mission on the company’s website, saying, “[Opera] has the capacity to move, inspire, provoke thought, and entertain. It helps us to understand who we are and how we relate to each other. As director of Opera {…}
Opera on the James is set to partner with Liberty University in Virginia for a production of Gian Carlo Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors” on Dec. 8, 2019. There will be two performances of the work on that day. The production will take place at Lynchburgh, Virginia’s Academy Theatre with Marco Nistico, the Opera on the James’ General Director, {…}
Talk about a busy weekend. There will be over 70 opera performances around the country this weekend with a wide range of repertoire. North of the border, Pacific Opera Victoria showcases “Rattenbury” on Friday and Sunday and Opéra de Montreal showcases “La Cenerentola.” Teatro Municipal De Santiago presents “Aida” on Friday and Saturday while Atlanta Opera does a showcase of {…}
