Opera Vermont to Present ‘La Cenerentola’

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Opera Vermont is set to present Gioachino Rossini’s “La Cenerentola.” Artistic Director Joshua Collier, known for pairing beloved masterworks with fresh, insightful theatrical perspectives, will set this production in a bright, “Seussian-esque” universe. In a statement he said, “There is a concern today that opera is only for adults, and must be tragic and serious in order to be honest {…}

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Kathleen Echols & Brian Mengler Lead Opera Vermont’s ‘La Bohème’

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Opera Vermont is set to perform Puccini’s “La Bohème” at the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro, Vermont. The production, which will be shown on Feb. 13 and 14, 2026, will star Kathleen Echols (Mimì), Brian Mengler (Rodolfo), Brad Noffsinger Morrison (Marcello), Erin O’Rourke (Musetta), Darrell J. Jordan (Schaunard), Brian J. Alvarado (Colline), and Alex Karau (Benoît/Alcindoro). Joshua Collier {…}

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John Aylward’s Opera Film ‘Oblivion’ Sees International Workshops & Screenings

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Following its win for “Best Musical Film” at the Cannes World Film Festival, John Aylward’s one-act opera film “Oblivion” will be performed and screened internationally this fall. First, Enigma Chamber Opera will present a live workshop performance of “Oblivion” at the Goethe-Institut Boston on Nov. 6. This event will feature live vocal performances alongside projected film excerpts, offering audiences a {…}

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John Aylward’s ‘Oblivion’ Wins Best Musical Film at the Cannes World Film Festival

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(Image source: John Aylward’s Official Website) John Aylward’s “Oblivion” has received the prize for Best Musical Film at the Cannes World Film Festival. The film, directed by Laine Rettmer, was produced by Ravenser Odd Productions and co-produced with filmmaker Graham Swon. It stars Ty Boque, Nina Guo, Lukas Pappenfuscline, and Cailin Marcel Manson. A cast recording was released on New {…}

DVD and CD Reviews, Reviews

CD Review: New Focus Recordings John Aylward’s ‘Oblivion’

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The doctrine of Purgatory, largely based on a few vague lines of apocryphal scripture, is an oft-misunderstood facet of Catholicism. The catechism never explicitly refers to it as a place. Rather, it’s described as a process of purification for dead believers who must be fully cleansed before entering heaven. Of course, this hasn’t kept artists and theologians from imagining purgatory {…}

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BARN OPERA Announces New Partnerships for the 2023 Holiday Season

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After its recent launch of Opera Vermont in part of community outreach BARN OPERA has announced more community and regional partners for this holiday season. The New England Repertory Orchestra and Clark University have joined forces with BARN OPERA to put on Puccini’s “Turandot.” Soprano Othalie Graham will appear in the title role alongside soprano Janinah Burnett as Liù. BARN {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Maria Callas, Nicky Spence, Jonathan Tetelman, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau & Regula Mühlemann Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s edition of the CD and DVD releases on offer in the opera world. This week is particularly crowded with releases of Maria Callas by Warner Classics to celebrate her centennial. There are also a number of debut albums as well as the second album to one of the biggest rising tenors of his generation. Audiences {…}

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TUNDI Productions Announces Wagner in Vermont Festival 2023

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The Wagner in Vermont Festival 2023, organized by TUNDI Productions, is scheduled to take place in Brattleboro, VT, in August 2023. “Die Walküre” will star Alan Schneider as Siegmund, Charles D. Martin as Wotan, Sondra Kelly as Fricka, Roseanne Ackerley as Sieglinde, Kirk Eichelberger as Hunding, and Jenna Rae as Brünnhilde, among others. Performance Date: August 18 & 22, 2023 {…}

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The Jarrar and Brea Duo to Present ‘Women + Life + Freedom’

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NYC-based composer and pianist Felix Jarrar will team up with soprano Maria Brea and other guest artists, including violinist Adam von Housen, for a benefit concert on March 15th at 7:00 pm in Stuytown. The concert is free, but donations collected will go to Amnesty International through their website. The money will support the organization’s campaign to investigate violence in Iran. {…}

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Opera Vermont to Present ‘La Cenerentola’

Kathleen Echols & Brian Mengler Lead Opera Vermont’s ‘La Bohème’

John Aylward’s Opera Film ‘Oblivion’ Sees International Workshops & Screenings

John Aylward’s ‘Oblivion’ Wins Best Musical Film at the Cannes World Film Festival

CD Review: New Focus Recordings John Aylward’s ‘Oblivion’

BARN OPERA Announces New Partnerships for the 2023 Holiday Season

Maria Callas, Nicky Spence, Jonathan Tetelman, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau & Regula Mühlemann Lead New CD/DVD Releases

TUNDI Productions Announces Wagner in Vermont Festival 2023

The Jarrar and Brea Duo to Present ‘Women + Life + Freedom’