Ana Maria Martinez, Michelle Bradley, Federico de Michelis Headline HGO Digital’s 2021-22 Season
By David SalazarHouston Grand Opera has announced the return of its HGO Digital, the Sarah and Ernest Butler Performance Series for the 2021-22 season.
The streaming platform is set to return with HGO Studio Showcase, presenting the work of HGO Studio Artists.
Streaming Dates: Dec. 3, 2021 – Jan. 2, 2022
Next up will be “The Snowy Day” which will be streamed during its world premiere performance.
Streaming Dates: Dec. 9, 2021 – Jan. 8, 2022
Jake Heggie’s “Three Decembers” makes a return with Susan Graham headlining.
Streaming Dates: Dec. 10, 2021- Jan. 9, 2021
The company will also stream the 34th Annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers Concert of Arias.
Streaming Dates: Jan. 21, 2022
Lauren Snouffer will take to the stage as part of the “Live from the Cullen” series. She will perform music by Debussy, Berg, Schubert, and Will Liverman. Joseph Li accompanies her at the piano.
Streaming Dates: Feb. 11 – March 13, 2022
Tenor Lawrence Brownlee’s “Giving Voice” concert will continue on in its third season.
Streaming Dates: March 19 – April 18, 2022
Michelle Bradley will headline the second “Live from the Cullen” performance. She will take on music by Mahler, Barber, and spirituals. Patrick Summers accompanies.
Streaming Dates: April 8 – May 8, 2022
Federico de Michelis and Emiliano Messiez will conclude the trilogy of “Live from the Cullen” performances in 2021-22. They will take on tango, chamber songs, and even some jazz.
Streaming Dates: May 13 – June 12, 2022
Bringing the season to a close will be “Suite Española II” with Ana Maria Martinez as she takes on music from Spanish-speaking cultures in Central and South America.
Streaming Dates: June 10 – July 10, 2022
“HGO Digital is a tremendous example of this organization’s commitment to the art form. So many people came together to develop a completely new digital season, while following strict safety protocols,” said Khori Dastoor, HGO General Director and CEO, in an official press statement. “And all that hard work paid off – our audience expanded to an international stage, and we were able to make opera accessible to so many who may not have been interested before. We are excited to make digital art a standard part of our season.”
All performances will be free with the exception of “Three Decembers” and “Suite Española II.”