Palm Beach Opera’s General Director David Walker is stepping down from his position. The General Director announced his decision on Friday, March 8, and announced that wanted to “pursue other opportunities in the performing arts.” In a statement, he said, “It has been a great honor to work with this incredible organization for nine seasons. I have been humbled by {…}
The Palm Beach Opera has announced its 2024 season featuring three beloved masterworks. In a statement said PBO’s General and Artistic Director David Walker, “After the incredible success of our 2023 Season, which surpassed revenue goals and welcomed many first-time audiences, we are thrilled to follow up with such a powerhouse season. Featuring three of the most illustrious and significant {…}
The Palm Beach Opera is set to present Verdi’s final opera “Falstaff” for the first time in company history. The performances will be performed between March 24 and 26 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and will star Michael Chioldi in the title role. He will be joined by Amber Wagner who will return as Alice Ford, mezzo-soprano {…}
(Credit: Chris Singer) The Palm Beach Opera is set to open its first mainstage production of the 2023 Season with “Madama Butterfly.” The production opens on Jan. 20, 2023 and runs through Jan. 22. The opera will be conducted by acclaimed Italian conductor Carlo Montanaro and will showcase American stage director Alison Mortiz’s production. Sopranos Jennifer Rowley and Toni Marie {…}
Palm Beach Opera has announced its 2023 Season celebrating its 60th anniversary. PBO’s General and Artistic Director David Walker said, “After the success of our historic 60th anniversary season, we are thrilled to follow up with another extraordinary season of live opera, featuring three timeless operas and artists from around the world. PBO’s 2023 Season offers a unique chance for audiences {…}
The Palm Beach Opera board of directors has announced the extension of David Walker’s contract as General and Artistic Director. Walker will stay in his position through at least May of 2025. David Genser, PBO’s chairman of the board of directors said, “After many successful seasons and as we reflect on the last two years of tenacious planning and perseverance, {…}
Florida-based Palm Beach Opera has announced its 2022 season. It all kicks off with “Dido and Aeneas” in an outdoor performance. The work will be conducted by Gregory Ritchey. Performance Date: Dec. 11, 2021 The first production of the year will be “Carmen” with J’Nai Bridges and Rihab Chaieb sharing the title role. Jonathan Burton and Migran Agadzhanyan will share {…}
(Credit: Merri Cyr) The Palm Beach Opera has announced its 2022 season featuring three mainstage works. The season opens with Bizet’s “Carmen“ celebrating its 60th anniversary. Performance Dates: Jan. 28-30, 2022 PBO will continue its season with Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore,“ one of art form’s most comic works. Performance Dates: Feb. 25-27, 2022 PBO’s final mainstage opera of the season will {…}
Palm Beach Opera has announced its star-studded, outdoor 2021 Festival which will take place at the South Florida Fairgrounds’ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre. The festival will kick off with Puccini’s “La Bohème” starring Michael Fabiano as Rodolfo, Latonia Moore as Mimì, Isabel Leonard as Musetta, Quinn Kelsey as Marcello, Ryan Speedo Green as Colline, and Samuel Ramey as Benoit / Alcindoro. {…}
Palm Beach Opera will launch its 2020-21 season with the company’s first-ever outdoor festival, featuring live performances of “La Bohème,” “Pagliacci,” and “The Magic Flute.” The festival will run from February 19-27, 2021, and will be held at the iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre of the South Florida Fairgrounds. The productions will be semi-staged, and in order to maximize social distancing, the {…}
Those who checked out our weekend recommendations from last weekend won’t be surprised with some of the choices that will show up on today’s list. But there are two other rare and unique opera experiences to be had. Here are our top five operas to see this weekend. Der Freischutz – Heartbeat Opera, New York Hearbeat Opera is undeniably one {…}