The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera has announced that in March the “Bring the Family to the Opera” initiative will resume. This well-received program introduces children and the extended family to live, fully-staged performances of grand opera, as the composer intended. The program offers 40% off special ticket rates on $55 and $45 tickets with a promotion code (TURANDOT) {…}
The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera has announced its 2017-2018 season. The season will include two beloved operatic works by Puccini. “Tosca” will be represented on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, followed by “Turandot,” on Sunday, April 22, 2018. Principal Conductor and Music Director Lucy Arner, will conduct “Tosca” with General Manager/Stage Director Evelyn La Quaif directing the fully staged opera {…}
The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera’s 29th Annual International Vocal Competition is right around the corner and artistic director Lucine Amara is making a formal invitation for competitors of all ages to submit their applications. The competition itself will take place later this fall, but the registration period has two major deadlines. The early bird registration ends on July {…}
Want to perform in a production of Puccini’s “Tosca?” Well, Verismo Opera is giving you the chance to do just that as the company’s Artistic Director Lucine Amara is inviting soloists in all vocal categories to audition for solo roles in the company’s upcoming production. Per a press release, the auditions will take place on Tuesday, June 13 and Thursday, {…}
Raul Melo will make his Verismo Opera debut as Radamès in Verdi’s “Aida. Lucine Amara announced the news with the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera which will be presenting Verdi’s grand opera, “Aida,” on April 23, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey Melo debuted at the Metropolitan Opera in 2005 as {…}