Baritone Mark Cotton has been performing opera for 30 years, garnering acclaim around the United States for his portrayals in some of the greatest operas. Having studied with such greats as Carlo Bergonzi and Franco Corelli, Cotton has performed the roles of Falstaff in Otto Nicolai’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” Germont in “La Traviata,” Valentin in “Faust,” Belcore in {…}
Few directors in the opera world are quite as iconic as Robert Wilson. While his style, with its cool color palettes and calculated and slow movements that look like pantomime, may not be for everyone, there is no denying that he has a clear vision for how he sees theater. He’s worked a nearly any major theater organization you can {…}
Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” is one of the most iconic novels ever written, its meditation on men’s relationship with technology always appealing to people across generations. Film adaptations of the legendary work have been a major fixture of 20th century popular culture and in recent years, there have been a number of composers who have tried to put their own touches {…}
On March 1, 2019, Mastervoice is set to present a program entitled “Night Songs & Love Waltzes” featuring 19th-Century Romantic German Song as well as a world premiere commission. The concert will also feature a stellar cast of international singers and a piano duo. In preparation for the concert, OperaWire had a chance to speak with Artistic Director Ted Sperling about {…}
Arguably one of the most hotly anticipated productions on the west coast in the coming days is the LA Opera Off Grand production of David Lang’s ‘the loser,’ a one man show about two aspiring concert pianists who witness Glenn Gould during a masterclass that alters their hopes and dreams. The piece, which will be making its west coast premiere, {…}
On February 14, 2019, Plácido Domingo visited Vilnius to prepare a performance alongside Ana María Martínez and Violeta Urmana, and conductor Jordi Bernàcer at Žalgiris arena. It is not often that one gets an opportunity to introduce the icon, who needs no introduction. Fortunately, OperaWire was at the press event prior to the performance and had an opportunity to ask {…}
Amy Owens is the true definition of renaissance artist. As a coloratura soprano, she gravitates more to recitals and concert operas rather than staged productions. She released an electronic pop album this summer, right before attending the Linda and Mitch Hart Dallas Institute for Women Conductors. Just for the fun of it, Owens took on rare (and more difficult) version of {…}
It takes years for an artist to reach his or her “peak.” Years of constant work, precision, and experience are some of the keys to finding yourself fulfilling the dreams that you initially set out to conquer. And in some cases, that might not be enough. Soprano Ermonela Jaho has been performing around the opera world for over 25 years {…}
The Pittsburgh Opera announced its 2019-20 season this past week revealing a diverse repertoire that includes Baroque, Classical, Contemporary, Bel Canto and French works. The season will also include some of today’s rising stars and established singers in the industry. OperaWire had a chance to speak with the company’s General Director Christopher Hahn on the upcoming season and the process {…}