Buxton International Festival 2025 Review: The Impresario

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(Photo: Genevieve Girling) In 1786, Mozart broke off from composing “La Nozze di Figaro” to pen a short ‘comedy with music,’ called “Der Schauspieldirektor,” for Emperor Joseph II at the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna. Consisting of a mere five musical numbers connected by a copious amount of spoken text that pokes fun at the behavior of singers and the theatrical {…}

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The Sparrow Initiative to Present ‘The Impresario’

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The Sparrow Initiative will present Mozart’s “The Impresario” on August 6, 2022 at St. Wilfrid’s Episcopal Church in Huntington Beach in California. The showcase, which will star baritone Anthony Moreno, soprano Amy Joy Stephens, soprano Alyssa Wills, tenor Dominic Salvati, and pianist Jasper Jimenez. There will also be excerpts from a number of other major operas including “La Bohème,” and {…}

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Enigma Chamber Opera’s Reimagines Mozart’s ‘The Impresario’ Through the Lens of COVID

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Enigma Chamber Opera announced its newest production—a virtual reimagining of Mozart’s satiric, comedic singspiel “The Impresario.” The company brings the classic tale of backstage intrigue into a pandemic lockdown setting, resulting in a triumph of the creative spirit. “The Impresario” is available free on Enigma’s YouTube page. With a new book by British actor, writer, and director Simon Robson (who {…}

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Christman Opera Company to Present ‘The Impresario and the Dueling Divas’

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On Jan. 29, 2021, Christman Opera Company is set to present the newest work from composer Theodore Christman, titled “The Impresario and the Dueling Divas.” The cast includes soprano Teresa Castillo as Heidi Highmore, mezzo-soprano Madison Marie McIntosh as Lola Lowell, and tenor John Viscardi as Derek Schaus; pianist Eve Queler provides the previously recorded accompaniment. The opera is based {…}

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Jamie Barton, Nicole Heaston, Frederick Ballentine Feature in Houston Grand Opera’s Double-Bill of ‘Bon Appétit!’ and ‘The Impresario’

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Houston Grand Opera is set to present on November 27, 2020, a double-bill of “Bon Appétit!” and “The Impresario.” The first work is based on an episode of a children’s TV show called “The French Chef.” This one-woman opera is written by Lee Hoiby, directed by Ryan KcKinny, and will feature renowned mezzo Jamie Barton in the role of Julia {…}

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The Atlanta Opera To Present The Impresario Gala

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The Atlanta Opera will present The Impresarios Gala to celebrate the fun side of opera. The gala, which is a benefit to raise money to support the company’s endeavors on-stage and in the community, will see four brave individuals compete against one another by lip-synching some of the greatest opera arias in history. The contenders will be in full costume {…}

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Barocco Europeo Trieste 2021 Review: L’Impresario Delle Canarie

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(Photo: Mariana Moreira) The first setting of Metastasio’s first major libretto, “Didone Abbandonata,” was set to music by Domenico Sarro and premiered at Naples’ Teatro San Bartolomeo in 1724. Less well known is the accompanying intermezzo “L’Impresario delle Canarie,” also by Metastasio with music by Sarro, which shared in the evening’s success. The work is in two parts, with the {…}

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The Wonderful World of Opera Dogs: James Henry Mapleson – Opera Impresario and Zookeeper

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(Credit: historicaltenors.) OperaWire is proud to present “The Wonderful World of Opera Dogs,” a series by Diana Burgwyn, which will focus on the relationship between opera’s most iconic stars and their beloved canines. The creation of this series and all research necessary for each individual piece were conducted solely by Diana. To learn more about the origins of the project, {…}

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Obituary: Alamo City Impresario Mark Richter Dies At 51

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Opera and concert producer Mark Richter has died, according to Alamo City Opera music director Kristin Roach. Music director Roach announced the death of the 51-year-old who was currently serving as the artistic director of the Alamo City Opera. Richter died on April 28, 2019, at Metropolitan Methodist Hospital, where he was hospitalized for about 10 days. Richter grew up on the {…}

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Buxton International Festival 2025 Review: The Impresario

The Sparrow Initiative to Present ‘The Impresario’

Enigma Chamber Opera’s Reimagines Mozart’s ‘The Impresario’ Through the Lens of COVID

Christman Opera Company to Present ‘The Impresario and the Dueling Divas’

Jamie Barton, Nicole Heaston, Frederick Ballentine Feature in Houston Grand Opera’s Double-Bill of ‘Bon Appétit!’ and ‘The Impresario’

The Atlanta Opera To Present The Impresario Gala

Barocco Europeo Trieste 2021 Review: L’Impresario Delle Canarie

The Wonderful World of Opera Dogs: James Henry Mapleson – Opera Impresario and Zookeeper

Obituary: Alamo City Impresario Mark Richter Dies At 51