The modern operatic masterpiece “As One” by Laura Kaminsky, Mark Reed, and Kimberly Reed will celebrate its 50th production. The work, which traces the life of a transgender protagonist from her conflicted youth through her journey of self-discovery, will be performed for the first time by non-binary and trans vocalists Rahźe Cheatham (they/them) and Tona Brown (she/her). They will be {…}
This November, composer Michael Park is set to present “Diagnosis: Diabetes” to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin. Park reached out to several diabetes organizations throughout North America to present a wide array of livestreams to different audiences. Among the organizations participating in the opera’s streaming this November include BC Diabetes, We Are Diabetes, Juvenile Diabetes Research {…}
(Credit: Claire Harvie) Soundstreams is set to world premiere “Love Songs” starting on Nov. 19, 2021. The showcase, which will be conducted by David Fallis and features a vocal ensemble comprised of Carla Huhtanen, Lindsay McIntyre, Vania Chan, Robin Dann, Bud Roach, Alex Samaras, and Keith Lam, will pay homage to Claude Vivier. Audiences will hear Vivier’s eponymous composition “Love {…}
The Teatro Enrique de la Cuadra in Sevilla, Spain is set to present Serafín and Joaquín Álvarez Quintero’s “La Patria Chica” on Oct. 23, 2021. The zarzuela is being presented as part of the 150th anniversary of the Quintero brothers and will star José Luis, Rafa Casette, Alejandro Rull de las Heras, Marta García-Morales, Andrés Merino, Alicia Naranjo, Karmelo Peña, {…}
Tempesta di Mare is set to present “Women of Antiquity” to kick off its 20th anniversary season. The showcase, which will honor heroines and villainesses from history and legend, will present music by some of the great baroque composers. Headlining the program will be mezzo-soprano Meg Bragle as she takes on two arias by Reutter including “Del pari infeconda” from {…}
American Traditions Vocal Collection has announced its 2021-22 season. The Savannah, Georgia-based company will kick things off with a performance featuring ATC Award-winner Melinda Rose Rodriguez. Performance Date: Nov. 5, 2021 Rodriguez will present another performance for the “TUNES ON TAYLOR STREET” series alongside 2021 ATC People’s Choice winner Isabelle Ham. Performance Date: Nov. 6, 2021 Nicole Zuraitis, the 2021 {…}
Random Opera has announced that it will present “Rare and Revered” in London on Oct. 30, 2021. The showcase is set to showcase major hits from some of opera’s greatest works including “La Bohème,” “La Traviata,” and “Don Giovanni.” That makes up the “revered” portion of the program. However, the company will also present several arias and ensembles from such {…}
New Camerata Opera has announced “The Wild Party,” a roaring ‘20s gala celebration, on Nov. 17, 2021. The gala, which is set to take place at the Bar Beau in Brooklyn, NY, will be an intimate evening that will evoke the spirit of the secretive speakeasy with sumptuous fare, sinful libations, and sparkling performances. Guests will be able to drink {…}
New York’s New Camerata Opera has announced a date change for its second production of the season. Originally scheduled for Oct. 16, 2021, “Peter Rabbit” will now be performed on Oct. 23, 2021. The show will be performed at the Edgemere Farm in Queens, New York. “Peter Rabbit” will run for roughly 30 minutes with a brief question and answer {…}
Fresh Squeezed Opera has announced that it will present “An Antidote to Failure” on Nov. 3, 2021. The showcase, which will be presented at The Cell Theatre in New York City, will offer up a menu of new vocal music ranging from “tonal to atonal, from acoustic to electronic, from libretto-driven to sound-driven.” Among the pieces on display will be {…}
Toronto City Opera is set to present Verdi’s “Nabucco” on Nov. 13 at the historic St. Andrew’s Church in downtown Toronto. The opera will be sung in original Italian and conducted by Jennifer Tung in the company of musical director Ivan Jovanovic as pianist. Suzanne Yeo will be the assistant director. Michael Robert-Broder will take on the role Nabucco and {…}