Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has announced that Artsitic Director Jane Moss is stepping down from her position starting on August 1, 2020. Moss had been Artistic Director of Lincoln Center since 1992 and created several unique initiatives that developed the cultural center. Among her signature achievements is the initiation of the White Light Festival, American Song Book, New {…}
MassOpera and OperaHub are joining forces to re-imagine a New Opera Workshop (NOW) with the intent of producing a new chamber opera. NOW will support the writing and development of new chamber operas with an emphasis on creating diverse roles for women. “When I joined MassOpera as Producing Artistic Director, I knew that developing a space to play, create and {…}
(Image Source: Davinia Rodriguez Official Website / Jessica Pratt Facebook) Starting on June 2, 2020, Coccia Theatre in Novara, Italy will be streaming “Alienati,” the first Smart Working Opera. The new work will feature music by Federico Biscione, Alberto Cara, Cristian Carrara, Federico Gon and Marco Taralli, with a libretto by Vincenzo De Vivo. Roberto Recchia directs a cast that {…}
The Los Angeles Opera has announced its home events for the week of June 1-7 as part of its LA At Home program. Superstar soprano Angel Blue will present a Living Room Recital with songs by Strauss, Gershwin, and Heggie. She will perform alongside Brian Wagorn. Streaming Date: Monday, June 1 at 4 p.m. PDT Soprano Jamie Chamberlin and tenor {…}
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has released the upcoming schedule for its digital programming. Among the broadcasts is Couch Concerts, the center’s digital performance initiative which will feature a number of showcases with groups such as the U.S. Army Chorus and Washington National Opera. Also streaming is Renee Fleming’s new series “Music and the Mind Live.” {…}
In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Berkshire Opera Festival has announced it is reimagining the original programming for its upcoming 2020 season. In a statement, the festival expressed its desire to create meaningful programming while keeping in accordance with the regulations currently set for by the State of Massachusetts. To this end, the festival has announced the cancellation of {…}
Wagner is not only one of the great opera composers, but he is also one of its supreme librettists. In this quiz, we present a quote from one of his numerous iconic works and it is your challenge to figure out which character says it. As always enjoy!
The Metropolitan Opera has announced Weeks 13 and 14 of its nightly streams. The streams will include music by Mozart, Bartok, Rossini, Handel, Verdi, and Glass. Also, audiences will get a chance to check out the At Home Gala once again. Monday, June 8 – Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito Conducted by Harry Bicket; starring Lucy Crowe, Barbara Frittoli, Elīna Garanča, {…}
The Palau de les Arts in Valencia, Spain has announced it will reopen on June 12. The theater, in compliance with government regulations, will showcase a cycle of recitals and concerts. The Orquestra de la Comunitat Valenciana, singers, and pianists at the Centre de Perfeccionament and the Cor de la Generalitat will offer a total of 11 concerts. One of {…}
The Gran Theatre del Liceu will be joining forces with other prominent summer festivals in the region for a series of performances. The Liceu d’Estiu will offer up a number of open-air concerts alongside the Festival Cruïlla XXS, Castell de Peralada, Jardins de Pedralbes, and Grec y Auditori de Girona. The first set of concerts kick off on July 9 {…}
The Opernhaus Zürich has announced it will reopen its doors in July. The company announced that following the Swiss government’s regulations in order to minimize the spread of the coronavirus, the theater will showcase recitals with a maximum of 300 audience members. The recitals, which will begin on July 2 and run through July 12, will feature such artists as {…}