Opera Parallèle is set to collaborate with SFJAZZ for Philip Glass’ opera “Beauty and the Beast.” The opera is based on the epic 1946 romantic fantasy film by French poet and filmmaker, Jean Cocteau. The production, which is set to be performed on July 14, 15, 16, and 17 at SFJAZZ, will fuse opera and film. In a statement, Opera {…}
Opera Parallèle and the Transgender District will present “Expansive – A Showcase of Transgender and Agender Classical Artists” on June 17, 2022. The showcase, which will take place at PianoFight in San Francisco, will star Breanna Sinclaré, Rahzé Cheatham, and Reuben Zellman. The artists will perform a variety of repertoire ranging from baroque classics to Puccini as well as the {…}
Opera Parallèle is set to present the west coast premiere of “Sophia’s Forest” this February. The one-act opera by Lembit Beecher and Hannah Moscovitch, will star Maggie Finnegan, Kindra Scharich, Bradley Kynard, Victoria Ko, Samantha Fung-Lee, and actor Charlotte Fanvu. Nicole Paiement will conduct a production directed by Brian Staufenbiel. “Sophia’s Forest” focuses on the trauma experienced by immigrant families {…}
(Credit: Shervin Lainez) The Opera Parallèle has announced details for the company’s upcoming Benefit Celebration “Over the Rainbow,” scheduled for Feb. 2, 2022 at Saint Joseph’s Arts Society in San Francisco. The showcase will make the famed countertenor’s San Francisco debut performance in a varied program spanning opera to pop alongside pianist Keisuke Nakagoshi. “When we selected the theme of {…}
California-based Opera Parallèle has announced its 2021-22 season. The season kicks off with the world premiere of the orchestral version of Marcus Shelby and Roma Olvera’s “Harriet’s Spirit.” The opera will be directed by L. Peter Callender and conducted by Nicole Paiement. The cast will feature Tiffany Austin as Harriet Tubman, Christabel Nunoo as Modesty, Bradley Kynard as “Montgomery,” and {…}
Opera Parallèle General Director and Artistic Director Nicole Paiement has announced the appointment of Ruth Nott as Managing Director and Aileen Tat as Development Director. The two new appointees will begin their positions immediately. The company also announced that Conductor and Artistic Director Nicole Paiement will become the General Director. In a statement, Paiement said, “I’m very proud to announce the {…}
The Dallas Opera has announced the addition of a new film to its streaming platform, thedallasopera.TV, as part of its Originals collection. The company will release Opera Parallèle’s innovative film production of “Everest – A Graphic Novel Opera” on July 16 exclusively on the company’s streaming platform. The opera will be available for a period of six months for pay-per-view/on-demand {…}
OPERA America has announced the recipients of $180,000 in Civic Practice Grants. The awards went to eight Professional Company Members that were selected by industry leaders from a pool of 38 applications. The grantees are Anchorage Opera, Baltimore Concert Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Opera Cultura (San Jose, CA), Opera Parallèle (San Francisco, CA), Opera Saratoga, and White Snake {…}
Opera Parallèle has announced that it will present Joby Talbot and Gene Scheer’s opera “Everest” in a graphic novel opera film. The concept will showcase the singers integrated into an animated environment creating a one-of-a-kind operatic experience. The world premiere of this film is set for summer 2021, and will be available for on-demand streaming for home viewing. The upcoming {…}
Opera Parallèle has announced a monthly series of free, online streamed recitals. The recitals will begin in March and run through June. These “Close-Up” performances will combine music and stories celebrating spring themes and will feature artists from OP’s 10-year history of innovative contemporary opera. The series will premiere on March 25 with a recital celebrating the Spring Equinox featuring Shawnette {…}
Opera Parallèle has announced that Executive Director Debbie Chinn will be stepping down from her position at the end of October. She will begin a two-year project as Managing Director of Anna Deavere Smith’s “The Pipeline Project: Girls.” Chinn has held the role for the last four years, and has lead OP through a period of significant growth and financial {…}