American Opera Project Receives $270k Grant from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for Composers & the Voice Program

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The American Opera Project has announced that it has been awarded a $270k grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the 2021-23 cycle of its Composers & the Voice training program. The program is a two-year, tuition-free fellowship for composers and librettists, comprised of workshops sessions with professional opera singers and teachers. This cycle’s fellows are composers Gabrielle {…}

Business

L2 Adds Eight Artists to International Roster

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L2 Artists has added eight new artists to its international roster, including two conductors, three mezzo sopranos, a baritone, a bass baritone, and a bass. Conductor Ari Pelto, currently music director of Opera Colorado and principal conductor and artistic advisor of Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera, joins with a résumé spanning London’s Royal Opera to the New National Theatre Tokyo. Conductor {…}

News, Streaming

Atlanta Opera Film Studio Announces 2026-27 Livestreams Featuring Ryan Speedo Green, Monica Conesa & Rihab Chaieb

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The Atlanta Opera Film Studio has announced the livestreams for the 2026-27 season. The season opens with “Silent Night” starring Kameron Lopreore, Sylvia D’Eramo, Luke Sutliff, and Aleksey Bogdanov. Iván López Reynoso conducts the production by Tomer Zvulun. Livestream: Nov. 13, 2026 Rihab Chaieb stars in Bizet’s “Carmen” with Joshua Guerrero, Łukasz Goliński, and Andrea Carroll. Brenna Corner directs. Livestream: Feb. 5, 2027 Ryan Speedo {…}

News, Season Announcement

Ryan Speedo Green, Monica Conesa, Rihab Chaieb & Joshua Guerrero Lead Atlanta Opera’s 2026-27 Season

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The Atlanta Opera has announced its 2026-27 season. The season opens with Kevin Puts’ “Silent Night” starring Kameron Lopreore, Sylvia D’Eramo, Luke Sutliff, and Aleksey Bogdanov. Iván López Reynoso conducts the production by Tomer Zvulun. Performance Dates: Nov. 7-15, 2026 The company will present Peter Rothstein’s “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” as part of the Discoveries Series. Matt Torney {…}

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Opera Omaha to Present Patricia Racette’s Production of ‘Susannah’

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Patricia Racette is set to direct a new production of Floyd’s “Susannah” at Opera Omaha. Racette is familiar with the work as she performed the opera’s title role at the age of 20 and has directed the opera at the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. In a statement she said, “Carlisle Floyd’s ‘Susannah’ sits close to my heart. It draws {…}

News, Season Announcement

Daniela Mack, Ryan McKinny, Michelle DeYoung & Caitlin Lynch Lead Opera Omaha’s 2025-26 Season

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Opera Omaha has announced its 2025-26 season which will expand its programming to include more productions and venues. “We are thrilled to unveil a season that includes audience favorites, rarely performed works, the continuation of the Family Opera Series, and internationally celebrated artists such as Daniela Mack, Ryan McKinny, Stephen Lawless, Patricia Racette, and Harry Bicket,” says Opera Omaha General Director, {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Florida Grand Opera 2024-25 Review: The Magic Flute

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(Photo credit: Lewis Valdes) Opening night of “the new FGO” sought to pique the interest of multiple generations by combining the magic of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” with the unique fantasy world building of role-playing games, like Dungeons and Dragons. In this production, director Jeffrey Marc Buchman took full advantage of the creative liberties bestowed upon the leader of a {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

The Atlanta Opera Review 2024: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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Photo credit: Raftermen “Toi toi toi, y’all,” intones the attractive, Southern-inflected t-shirt at The Atlanta Opera’s pop-up gift shop. An apt tagline for a company having outgrown regional status, still honoring its roots in this de facto capital of the American South. Like Atlanta—now the sixth most populous metropolitan area in the United States, having recently edged past Philadelphia and {…}