Odyssey Opera to Present ‘Lysistrata’

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The Odyssey Opera is set to present Mark Adamo’s “Lysistrata” in partnership with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project. The presentation on Feb. 15 will be the Boston premiere at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall. The opera is Mark Adamo’s early-21st century hilarious take on the ancient satire written over 2000 years ago by Greek playwright Aristophanes. Gil Rose leads an international {…}

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Odyssey Opera & Boston Modern Orchestra Project Team Up for Gershwin Double Bill

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Odyssey Opera and Boston Modern Orchestra Project will present a double bill of “Of Thee I Sing” and “Let ‘Em Eat Cake” on Oct. 12, 2024. The two works by George and Ira Gershwin, will take the stage at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall and feature Heather Buck, Aaron Engebreth, Abigail Paschke, Neal Ferreira, and Steven Goldstein. Gil Rose conducts {…}

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‘The Voyage of Edgar Allan Poe’ to Be Performed by Odyssey Opera

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Odyssey Opera, in partnership with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, is set to present the New England premiere of Dominick Argento’s opera “The Voyage of Edgar Allan Poe.” The work will be presented on April 5, 2024 in Boston and will showcase conductor Gil Rose leading a cast that includes tenor Peter Tantsits playing the lead role of Poe. The {…}

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Odyssey Opera & Boston Modern Orchestra Project to Present East Coast Premiere of ‘Awakenings’

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Odyssey Opera and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) will present the East Coast premiere of Tobias Picker and Aryeh Lev Stollman’s “Awakenings” on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at 7:30 p.m, at Boston’s Huntington Theatre. “Awakenings” is the Theatre’s first opera since it reopened. Jarrett Porter plays Dr. Oliver Sacks, with Joyce El-Khoury, and Adrienne Danrich in the ensemble. As part of {…}

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Odyssey Opera to Present US Premiere of Rachmaninoff’s ‘Troika’

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On September 25, 2022, Odyssey Opera will return to live performances with the American premiere of Rachmaninoff’s “Troika.” This concert performance will feature the three one-act operas which comprise the trilogy: “Aleko,” “The Miserly Knight,” and “Francesca da Rimini.” Company founder Gil Rose will conduct a cast including tenors Yegishe Manucharyan, Andrew Bidlack and Spencer Hamlin; basses Mikhail Svetlov, and {…}

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Reviving Saint-Saëns’ Lost Masterpiece – Dr. Hugh MacDonald on Collaborating with Odyssey Opera on ‘Henry VIII’

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Despite his relatively subdued presence in contemporary performance repertoire, during his time Camille Saint-Saëns was known across the world for his exceptional aptitude and fiercely developed intellect. Having begun life as a piano prodigy and gaining compositional mastery shortly after with his “First Symphony” at the age of only 17, Saint-Saëns is possibly one of France’s most transformative, yet erroneously {…}

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Odyssey Opera & the Boston Modern Opera Project Unveil Full Cast of ‘X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X’

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Odyssey Opera and the Boston Modern Opera Project have unveiled the full cast for their production of “X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X.” The Anthony Davis and Thulani Davis opera, which will be performed at The Strand, a few blocks away from Malcolm X’s childhood home” will be presented as part of the company’s five-part series “As Told {…}

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Odyssey Opera Postpones ‘Troika’ Due to COVID-19 Concerns

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The Odyssey Opera has postponed its upcoming performance of “Troika.” The Boston-based company noted that due to COVID concerns it was forced to postpone its March 19, 2022 showcase to a later date in the year. In an official release, the organization added, “While not made lightly, this decision is the safest route forward given current conditions of the COVID-19 {…}

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The Boston Modern Orchestra Project & Odyssey Opera Team Up for ‘As Told By: History, Race, and Justice on the Opera Stage’

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The Boston Modern Orchestra Project and Odyssey Opera have announced a collaboration to perform the Work of Black Composers with a New Five-Year Opera Series. The new series “As Told By: History, Race, and Justice on the Opera Stage” will feature neglected repertoire, current masterpieces, and new operas by Black American composers that depict vital figures of Black liberation and {…}

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Odyssey Opera to Present ‘Lysistrata’

Odyssey Opera & Boston Modern Orchestra Project Team Up for Gershwin Double Bill

‘The Voyage of Edgar Allan Poe’ to Be Performed by Odyssey Opera

Odyssey Opera & Boston Modern Orchestra Project to Present East Coast Premiere of ‘Awakenings’

Odyssey Opera to Present US Premiere of Rachmaninoff’s ‘Troika’

Reviving Saint-Saëns’ Lost Masterpiece – Dr. Hugh MacDonald on Collaborating with Odyssey Opera on ‘Henry VIII’

Odyssey Opera & the Boston Modern Opera Project Unveil Full Cast of ‘X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X’

Odyssey Opera Postpones ‘Troika’ Due to COVID-19 Concerns

The Boston Modern Orchestra Project & Odyssey Opera Team Up for ‘As Told By: History, Race, and Justice on the Opera Stage’