“Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment we will take a {…}
Johan Strauss II’s most famous operetta is undeniably “Die Fledermaus.” Filled with intoxicating tunes and a hilarious story, the work, which had its world premiere on April 5, 1874, has become a touchstone of many New Year’s Eve celebration. The work was written by Karl Haffner and Richard Genée and remains a major repertory staple around the world. Short Plot {…}
The New York Festival of Song has announced its 30th Anniversary Celebration, which will feature a star-studded cast. The performance is slated for April 24, 2018, at Merkin Concert Hall at the Kaufman Music Center. The concert is slated to include a wide range of songs from such composers as Vaughn Williams, Blitzstein, Bolcom, Dvorak, Grieg, Rachmaninoff, Schubert, Granados, Eubie {…}
The Opera de Tenerife has announced its 2018-19 season featuring seven operas and a number of international stars. Here is a look! Rossini’s “L’Italiana in Algeri” opens the 2018-19 season in a co-production with the Teatro Comunale di Bologna. Giorgia Guerra directs the production with Nikolas Maximilian Nägele conducting. Performance Dates: Oct. 25-28, 2018 Irina Lungu takes on the title role in {…}
The Los Angeles Opera continues to alter its 2018-19 season, now adding an opera that was not originally slated to appear at all. The work in question is David T. Little’s “Soldier Songs,” which will a single performance on Oct. 13, 2018. The work will be showcased as part of the company’s Off Grand showcases and will be directed by {…}
Puerto Rican tenor Joel Prieto is set to sing the role of Don Ottavio when Opera Nacional de Chile opens its season with a production of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” This will be Prieto’s third time performing at Chile’s Teatro Municipal, having made his debut there in 2009 as Arlecchino in “Pagliacci,” and returning in 2014 for “The Magic Flute.” Prieto {…}
Tenor Andrea Carè is a man on the rise. Over the last few years, his star has risen with his interpretations of some of opera’s most potent tenor roles garnering high praise and interest. It all started for him in 2001 when he started his vocal studies at the Conservatorio “Giuseppe Verdi” in Turin. In 2005, he won the Teatro {…}
Russian Baritone Sergei Leiferkus, born on April 4, 1946, is recognized for his unique vocal quality. If you haven’t heard him before, then you should, because he has one of the most individual sounds you’ll ever hear. In fact, here’s an excerpt from a role we will talk about in a bit. In any case, the baritone enjoyed a solid {…}
Resonance Works will close its fifth season with a fully staged production of Dvořák’s “Rusalka” on Friday, May 11, 2018. The performance will continue an exciting partnership with the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Theatre Arts and will be presented with generous support from the Heinz Endowments. Director Andrew Nienaber, who previously directed Resonance Works’ acclaimed “Elixir of Love,” will return to {…}
Tonight’s performance of “La Traviata” at the English National Opera was canceled an hour before curtain. According to the Independent, the performance was canceled due to a gas leak. As a result, audience members were evacuated from nearby locations after emergency services attended a leak in St. Martin’s Lane shortly after 6 p.m. local time. The production, which opened last month, {…}
Opera star Victoria Livengood will be presented with an honorary doctorate by the Boston Conservatory at Berklee at this year’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 12, 2018. She will be honored alongside Tony-winning performer Billy Porter. “It is a pleasure to honor two artistic luminaries at our commencement ceremony this year,” said Cathy Young, the Executive Director of Boston Conservatory {…}