Acclaimed multihyphenate opera creative Kelvin Chan is set to direct the world premiere of the science fiction rock opera “The Bradbury Tattoos.” The opera will be produced by concert:nova, the contemporary classical ensemble in Cincinnati. The opera, which was written by composer Zac Greenberg and librettist Michael Burnham, is based on four stories in Ray Bradbury’s 1951 sci-fi anthology “The {…}
Renée Fleming has won the Female Artist of the Year at the Classic Brit Awards. The soprano took home the award for her latest album “Distant Light,” which was released last year and her performance of “Der Rosenkavalier” at the Royal Opera House. Fleming was not present at the awards as she is New York finishing up a run of {…}
Composer Lisa Bielawa and Director Charles Otte, the creators behind “VIREO: The Spiritual Biography of a Witch’s Accuser” were nominated for the 70th Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards in the categories of Creative Technical Crafts – Composer and Outstanding Director – Programming. The winners will be announced on June 26, 2018. “VIREO” is a unique operatic experience, filmed into a {…}
Opera Maine has announced that it will showcase a new production of “Le Nozze di Figaro” in July. The production will open on July 25 with an additional showcase on July 27. All performances will be presented at the Merrill Auditorium. The famed Mozart opera will directed by Stephen Lord with a cast that includes Keith Phares, Maeve Höglundas, Robert Brubaker, {…}
What endures of Zurich Opera’s performance of Lehár’s “Das Land des Lachelns” is Piotr Beczala. Never did we fail to hear the clear, clean line of his clarion sound; never did we fail to feel his full and steady presence on stage. While outside, swans and an array of boats dotted Lake Zurich and strollers savored assorted ice creams, inside, {…}
“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 is the mega-blockbuster hit {…}
Sir Anthony Hopkins is a world-famous actor who also happens to be a gifted composer. Despite his considerable musical skills, he has made it quite clear that he is unqualified to direct an opera. In Poland, Andrzej Chyra enjoys A-list celebrity status as a one of the country’s foremost film and television actors. He is also probably partial to the {…}
This June and July, the 39th year of Orchestra of St. Luke’s summer residency at Caramoor, the orchestra returns to showcase three concerts. The residency begins with an opening night concert featuring Audra MacDonald and Andy Einhorn conducting. The program is set to include Broadway musicals and the American songbook. Performance Date: June 16, 2018 The second concert will see violinist {…}
Music Director David Angus has announced that violinist Annie Rabbat has been named the Boston Lyric Opera Orchestra’s new Concertmaster. Rabbat has played with the orchestra since 2012 and served as its principal second violinist for several years. She has played featured solos for BLO in such productions as “Werther” and “The Merry Widow.” As the concertmaster, Rabbat will serve as {…}
The San Diego Opera has been awarded three grants from the California Arts Council, the organization announced on Tuesday. The grants total $47,700 in support of the company’s education programs. The first of these grants, totaling $17,100, will support the San Diego Opera’s “Words and Music” program, specifically the work at the Knox Middle School and Memorial Preparatory for Scholars {…}
The Spoleto Festival USA has announced that its 2018 edition was the second-highest in ticket sales in its history. Per a press release, the ticket sales topped $3.3 million with over 65,000 ticket holders attending 158 performances and events. The Festival’s 2016 edition, its 40th in history, still ranks first in overall ticket sales. “Often at the end of each {…}