Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – North America (1/12-14): Beth Morrison Projects, El Paso Opera, Seattle Opera Return to Business

With the New Years’ celebrations already at an end, a lot of major opera companies are making major returns. Here is a rundown of the performances you should get excited over this weekend! Acquanetta – Beth Morrison Projects Leave it to Beth Morrison Projects to bring the world unique experiences, starting with Michael Gordon and Deborah Artman’s “Acquanetta,” a work {…}

Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – International (1/12-14): Angela Gheorghiu, Malin Byström & Maria Guleghina Lead Weekend Performances

It’s a star-studded weekend with many artists performing signature roles in legendary productions. Here is a taste of what is in store for this weekend. “Tosca” – Vienna State Opera, Austria  Vienna audiences are in for a treat with Angela Gheorghiu in the title role as Tosca, her signature role and one she has dominated throughout the world. She is joined {…}

New Jersey Verismo Opera Announces Competition Winners

Lucine Amara, Artistic Director of the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera, has announced the winners and finalists selected in the company’s 29th Annual International Vocal Competition. Soprano Yulan Piao, a finalist in Verismo Opera’s 28th Annual International Vocal Competition, received first place and a $2,000 award. According to the press release, Korean-Chinese soprano Piao impressed the judges with her beautiful voice {…}