Shawna Lucey & Alma Deutscher on Leading Opera San José’s ‘Cav / Pag’ Double Bill

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This February, Opera San José is set to open the famed double bill of “Cavalleria Rusticana” and Pagliacci.” These highly dramatic verismo operas are notable as stories in which women’s fidelity and sexuality are called into question by the male-directed societies. Men have the upper hand in these operas and their machismo views of fidelity, as well as their lust {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Alma Deutscher On Mozart & Making Classical Music Imaginative

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(Photo Credit: Benjamin Ealovega) According to renowned conductor Zubin Mehta, Alma Deutscher is “One of the greatest musical talents today.” According to others, she is comparable to Mozart, a former child prodigy, British composer, pianist, violinist and conductor, who started playing music at the age of two and who could read music before she could read words. Her music has {…}

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Opera San José to Revive Alma Deutscher’s ‘Cinderella’

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Opera San José is set to present Alma Deutscher’s “Cinderella,” from November 12-27, 2022. The company will present the work in association with the Packard Humanities Institute and will showcase Deutscher in her international operatic conducting debut. The landmark work is based on the classic fairytale and will be revived after an acclaimed 2017 production at the California Theatre. The production {…}

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Alma Deutscher To Compose New Opera For Salzburg Landestheater

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The Salzburg Landestheater has commisioned Alma Deutscher for a new opera. The 14 year-old composer will write “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” which is slated to have its premiere in 2022. The new work will mark her third opera following her successful “Cinderella” and “The Sweeper of Dreams. ” Deustcher wrote her first opera in 2012 and premiered it in Israel {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Opera San Jose 2017-18 Review – Cinderella: 12-Year-Old Alma Deutscher Is a Genius To Behold

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On a cold-for-northern California day, two days before Christmas, people streamed into the California Theater to attend the final performance of – “Cinderella” on Market Street in San Jose (a.k.a. Silicon Valley). Not “Cenerentola,” Rossini’s comic piece, but a work by a 12-year old composer, unveiling the debut for her second opera. Yes, on a similar heroine – a poor, {…}

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Medici To Stream Alma Deutscher’s Opera ‘Cinderella’

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On Dec. 20, 2017, Medici.TV will present Alma Deutscher’s Opera “Cinderella.” The Packard Humanities Institute and Opera San José will present the American premiere and world premiere of the English language version of 12-year-old composer, violinist, and pianist Deutscher’s opera from San Jose, California. The new work marks her second opera which reimagines the familiar and beloved fairytale, creating a {…}

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Maria Natale & Christopher Oglesby Lead Opera San Jose’s ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ & ‘Pagliacci’

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(Credit: Bob Shomler) Opera San José opens the new year with the operatic double bill of Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” and Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci.” The operas will star soprano Maria Natale as Santuzza and tenor Christopher Oglesby as Turiddu in “Cavalleria Rusticana” and baritone Kidon Choi as Alfio in “Cavalleria Rusticana” and Tonio in “Pagliacci.” The cast will be rounded out by {…}

News, Season Announcement

Emily Jensen, Mikayla Sager, Ricardo José Rivera, Maria Natale Star in Opera San José’s 2025-26 Season

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Opera San José has unveiled its 2025-26 season. First up is “Così fan tutte” starring Ricardo José Rivera as Guglielmo and Dale Travis as Don Alfonso. Alek Shrader directs and Joseph Marcheso conducts. Performance Dates: Sept. 14-28, 2025 Next up, Emily Jensen stars in “Madama Butterfly” alongside César Delgado as Pinkerton. Michelle Ainna Cuizon directs and Marcheso conducts. Performance Dates: Nov. 16-30, {…}

Business, News

Natalia Sanraliz Joins Athlone Artists for Management

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Natalia Sanraliz has joined Athlone Artists for General Management. Sanraliz has performed at the Metropolitan Opera as well as at the Opera San José, Berkshire Opera Festival, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, New World Symphony, Ópera de Puerto Rico, Teatro de la Ópera, and Fundación Puertorriqueña de Zarzuela y Opereta, and Festival Napa Valley. She was also a member of the {…}

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Shawna Lucey & Alma Deutscher on Leading Opera San José’s ‘Cav / Pag’ Double Bill

Q & A: Alma Deutscher On Mozart & Making Classical Music Imaginative

Opera San José to Revive Alma Deutscher’s ‘Cinderella’

Alma Deutscher To Compose New Opera For Salzburg Landestheater

Opera San Jose 2017-18 Review – Cinderella: 12-Year-Old Alma Deutscher Is a Genius To Behold

Medici To Stream Alma Deutscher’s Opera ‘Cinderella’

Maria Natale & Christopher Oglesby Lead Opera San Jose’s ‘Cavalleria Rusticana’ & ‘Pagliacci’

Emily Jensen, Mikayla Sager, Ricardo José Rivera, Maria Natale Star in Opera San José’s 2025-26 Season

Natalia Sanraliz Joins Athlone Artists for Management