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Q & A: Sidney Outlaw on ‘Mozart and Salieri’ at Opera San José
On Sept. 30, Opera San José will premiere a production of Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Mozart and Salieri.” The intimate work is considered a psychological thriller that explores the relationship between Mozart and Salieri and the clash between the two composers over the very nature of artistic genius. The work is based on Alexander Pushkin’s 1830 play which explores the rumor that Salieri {…}
Q & A: Sebastian Catana on the Teatro Carlo Felice, ‘Pagliacci’ & Verismo
On Oct. 8, Sebastian Catana made his long-awaited Teatro Carlo Felice debut in “Pagliacci.” The debut saw the Romanian baritone perform the role of Tonio for the second time, following an acclaimed role debut at the Arena di Verona this past summer. The debut also marked the Teatro Carlo Felice’s reopening and “rebirth.” Catana, who has performed throughout Italy, spoke {…}
Q & A: Fergus Sheil on the Irish National Opera, Reinvention & the 2021-22 Season
Founded in 2018, the Irish National Opera has put itself on the map for its innovation, operatic productions, and world premieres. During the pandemic, the company was forced to halt live performances, only two years into its work. However, due to its recent founding, the organization was able to pivot to virtual performances with ease, creating such works as “20 Shots {…}
Indie Opera
Against the Grain Theatre to Stream ‘Messiah / Complex’ This Holiday Season
Against the Grain Theatre has announced that it will be bringing back its famed recording of “Messiah/Complex” for the holiday season. The unique arrangement of the timeless masterpiece will start streaming on AtG TV on Dec. 12, 2021, and will be made available until Jan. 9, 2022. The work is co-directed by Joel Ivany and Reneltta Arluk and features 12 {…}
Sing for Hope & Opera Hispánica to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Virtual Performance
On Sept. 20, 2021, Sing for Hope is set to partner with Opera Hispánica for a special event in New York City to honor Hispanic Heritage Month. The showcase, which will be streamed via Sing for Hope’s Open Arts platform, will be led by Opera Hispánica Artistic Director Jorge Parodi and Sing for Hope Co-Founder and soprano Camille Zamora as {…}