As we continue our Pride Month Celebration, we turn our focus to some of the essential operas representing LGBTQIA+ culture. So for this quiz, we give you a few clues and then ask you to choose the opera that corresponds. As always, enjoy!
(Credit: Frances Marshall) “Opera in the Times of COVID” is an interview series in collaboration with photographer Frances Marshall of Marshall Light Studio. We talk to notable figures from around the opera world to get their perspective on how they feel these challenging times may change opera’s present and future. In terms of composers rising the ranks of the modern {…}
(Photo credit: Sarah Shatz) Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall uprising and the 75th year of New York City Opera (NYCO), general director Michael Capasso debuted the world premiere of the LGBTQI+ focused new opera by Iain Bell and Mark Campbell, “Stonewall” on June 21, 2019. Currently the only opera company that houses a series supporting Pride Month, NYCO {…}
It was March of 2018 and New York City Opera General Manager Michael Capasso wanted to make a big statement with his 2019 season. The 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots would take place in 2019 and it was the perfect opportunity for New York City Opera, which has championed operas about the LGBTQ+ community over the last few years, {…}
(Credit: Joe Ritter, courtesy of Utopia Opera) This week Iain Bell and Mark Campbell’s new opera “Stonewall” makes its world premiere at the New York City Opera, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Riots at the Stonewall Inn. The opera has a particular significance as it will continue the New York City Opera’s annual pride initiative by showcasing operas with LGBT themes. {…}
The New York City Opera has announced casting for its upcoming world-premiere production of Iain Bell and Mark Campbell’s “Stonewall.” The new opera will feature Andrew Bidlack, Liz Bouk as Sarah, Lisa Chavez as Maggie, Michael Corvino, Jessica Fishenfeld, Marc Heller as Larry, Brian James Myer as Carlos, and Jordan Weatherston Pitts as Renata. Leonard Foglia will direct, and Carolyn {…}
The New York City Opera is gearing up for its 2019 production of “Stonewall” by asking for support via Patreon. “Today we are launching a campaign via Patreon allowing you to commit to a monthly gift in support of Stonewall. You can even choose which part of the opera you would like to support— from production elements like lighting, set {…}
As we continue to celebrate Pride month and look at the LGBT individuals who have contributed to the opera world, we take a look at two operas that have celebrated some of the most iconic moments in LGBT history. The first is “Stonewall” and the second is “Harvey Milk.” “Stonewall: The Opera” The Stonewall Inn in New York City became {…}