This week many solo recital albums are set to be released as well as two complete operas. Here is a look. L’incoronazione di Poppea Opus Arte releases John Eliot Gardiner’s performance of Monteverdi’s work celebrating his 450th anniversary. The cast includes Kangmin Justin Kim, Hana Blažíkova, Gianluca Buratto, Marianna Pizzolato, and Carlo Vistoli. Gardiner leads his Monteverdi Choir and English {…}
On April 26, the American Modern Ensemble will present its first concert at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall and its first program devoted completely to the vocal works of composer and AME founder Robert Paterson. The program will feature six works for voice and piano, including three world premieres. In a press release Paterson said, “The texts are wildly diverse, {…}
Is it possible to create something risqué yet non-controversial at the same time? Something that tackles sexually-charged topics such as the LGBTQ community, dominatrices, couple swapping and the role of artificial intelligence in relationships? Can all of this be depicted in a way that isn’t preachy or pejorative in these polarizing times? Nobody probably asked themselves these questions but if {…}
Robert Paterson’s “Three Way” will have its New York premiere at BAM in a co-production with Nashville and American Opera Projects. The trio of comic one-act operas for eight singers and chamber orchestra, with a libretto by David Cote, will have four performances from June 15 to 18, 2017. “Three Way” had its world premiere at the Nashville Opera in January and {…}