Royal College of Music Opera Studio to Present the UK Premiere of Libby Larsen’s ‘Barnum’s Bird’

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The Royal College of Music Opera Studio will give the UK premiere of Libby Larsen’s “Barnum’s Bird” on June 28. Grammy Award-winning composer Libby Larsen’s chamber opera “Barnum’s Bird” tells the true story of PT Barnum and his star opera singer, Swedish soprano Jenny Lind. In two acts Larsen tells the story of the famous tour of America in 1850 {…}

News

Camerata Pacifica to Present Libby Larsen’s New Work ‘Land’

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Photo: San Francisco Classical Voice Camerata Pacifica will present Grammy Award-winning composer Libby Larsen’s new work “Land.” “Land” was commissioned for Camerata Pacifica by Joan Davidson in memory of her late husband, John Schnittker. It features six movements for French horn, cello, and piano. Also on the program are pieces by multicultural composers such as Arvo Pärt, Isang Yun, Julia {…}

IndieOpera

New Camerata Opera’s 2019-20 Season To Feature Zarzuela, Libby Larsen Piece

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The New Camerata Opera has announced its 2019-20 season. The company will open with its traditional Black & White Gala at Open Jar Studios in Time Square. The event will feature performances from the company’s co-founders with Pianist Eric Sedgwick as music director. Performance Date: Sept. 24, 2019 The company will then showcase the zarzuela “El Barbero de Sevilla” at {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

WestEdge Opera 2017 Review – Frankenstein: Libby Larsen’s Opera Gets Vibrantly Immersive Production

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If Mary Shelley bumped into Libby Larsen at West EdgeOpera, at the final matinee of “Frankenstein,” what would she have said? “Good job, Girl. Another new vista. A moving monster and a compelling draw away from the axe Viktor Frankenstein had to grind?” Or, “What on earth are you talking about – my monster and his maker, a 21st century {…}

News, Season Announcement

Benjamin Appl, Helen Charlston, Roderick Williams, & Lotte Betts-Dean Among Performers in Oxford International Song Festival 2025

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The Oxford International Song Festival has announced its line up for 2025. This article only features classical vocal concerts. Baritone Benjamin Appl and pianist Sholto Kynoch open the festival with a concert highlighting the works of Franz Schubert. Performance Date: October 10, 2025 Baritone Benjamin Appl and pianist Sholto Kynoch perform a small selection of songs in “Song Sofa.” This {…}

News, Season Announcement

Miah Persson, J’Nai Bridges, Davóne Tines, Benjamin Appl, Mark Padmore Headline San Francisco Performances’ 2025-26 Season

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(Credit: Dario Acosta) San Francisco Performances has unveiled its 2025-26 season. “This season truly embodies SFP’s mission to give the world’s great artists a platform for their best, most personal work,” said SFP President Melanie Smith per an official press release. “It’s about making space for audiences and artists to come together for a transcendent shared experience, making each performance {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Pene Pati, Franziska Heinzen & Véronique Gens Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week audiences will be able to listen to rarities from Massenet, Mozart, and Campra. Love Bade Me Welcome The new album is a collection of choral music from composer J.A.C. Redford exploring spirituality, love, and the human experience. Blending traditional forms with {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Lidia Fridman, Isabel Leonard & Matthew Polenzani Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week audiences will hear new recordings of two famed works, one in the French repertoire and the other in the Italian repertoire. There will also be holiday recordings and some world-premiere pieces. Changing Navona releases Choral Chameleon, under the direction of Vince {…}