Benjamin T. Rossen’s opera “The Unknowable: An Operatic Ballet in Two Acts” makes its world premiere at Lowell House Opera on Feb. 10 and 11. “The Unknowable” aims to reinvent the opéra-ballet first popularized during the Baroque era. In addition to Rossen’s score, the opera features song cycles “Les nuits d’été” by Berlioz and “Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen” by Mahler {…}
The Master Chorale of South Florida will present “Beethoven for Kids” as part of its Free Family Concert Series. The showcase, scheduled for Jan. 20, 2024, will take place starting at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale. “We are thrilled to present ‘Beethoven for Kids’ as part of our Free Family Concerts series. This unique event is {…}
(Photo credit: Taipei Fine Arts Museum) The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco has announced Taiwanese American artist Lee Mingwei’s first survey exhibition in the United States “Rituals of Care” to take place Feb. 17 – July 7. The interactive art piece features seven projects made between 1995 and 2024 that place visitors at the center of radical acts of {…}
Philadelphia’s Tempesta di Marea has announced its 2024 Spring season. Here is a rundown of the vocal performances. The company opens with “Cruel Amaryllis” this February. Tenors James Reese and Jacob Perry team up for duets by Monteverdi, Valentini, d’India, and Peri, among others. They are joined by three theorbos. Performances Dates: Feb. 2 & 3, 2024 Baritone Jean Bernard Cerin, {…}
St. Pete Opera will present scenes from three major operas in one evening. The concerts, slated for Feb. 8 and 10, will feature Act three from Puccini’s “La Bohème,” numerous scenes from Gounod’s “Romeo and Juliet,” and the entirety of Britten’s nine-minute opera “A Hand of Bridge.” The works will be presented with piano accompaniment. Adam Ciofarri and Karl Hesser {…}
Madison Lyric Stage has announced its 2024 season. “We are thrilled to announce our twelfth season of live professional theater on the shoreline” said Marc Deaton, artistic director of Madison Lyric Stage, in an official press statement. “From musical theater to opera to concerts, we plan to give audiences an eclectic mix of popular arts and entertainment.” First up is {…}
FAWN Chamber Creative is set to present two concerts following a week-long co-composition workshop for the queer techno-opera “Belladonna.” The events, scheduled for Jan. 18 and 19, 2024, will be 45-60 minutes in length and will also include a process discussion following the performance. The performances will feature such vocal artists as Teiya Kasahara, Hillary Jean Young, and Rebecca Gray. {…}
The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players has kicked off its production of “The Mikado” in New York City. The production opened on Jan. 6 and runs through the 14 at Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College. It is directed by David Auxier-Loyola who also authored the show’s prologue. His team also includes set designer Anshuman Bathia, costume designer Quinto Ott, {…}
Guild Opera Company is set to present five tenors in concert on Jan. 13, 2024. The showcase will feature Dongwhi Baek, Elias Berezin, Chris Hunter, Felipe Prado, and Emesh Wijewardena as they perform operatic staples ranging from “O sole mio”, “Nessun dorma,” and “Ah! Mes Amis,” among others. Baek has performed with such companies as San Diego Opera and Pacific {…}
The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Florida is set to present the world premiere of “Rock Me Amadeus – Live.” The showcase, set for Jan.21, 2024, will feature soprano Alyson Cambridge, tenor Victor Ryan Robertson, and rock guitar virtuoso / composer Tony Bruno, among others. Eric Sean Fogel conducts. The work features a wide {…}
Light Opera of NJ has announced that it will present “The Barber of Seville” this February. First up is a performance at Union County PAC in Rahway on Feb. 17, 2024. On the following day, the production heads to Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge. Jason Tramm conducts a cast that stars Carlos Alberto López, Mayela López, Fabían Robles, Carlos Conde {…}
