IN Series will present “The Promised End,” a unique exploration of Shakespeare’s “King Lear” and Verdi’s Requiem. The production is set for Nov. 18-Dec. 10 at the Source Theatre and Dec. 15-17, 2023 at the Baltimore Theatre Project. The work, which originally opened in 2018, will feature eight vocal artists, including Teresa Ferrara, Natalie Conte, Elizabeth Mondragon, Gayssie Lugo, Brian {…}
The Orchestre Classique de Montréal (OCM) presents a semi-staged presentation of the tango “operita” “María de Buenos Aires” by Astor Piazzolla as part of the Vanda Treiser opera series in its 84th season. The performance, set for Nov. 23 at the Pierre-Mercure Hall, will be in Spanish with English and French surtitles, under the direction and baton of Jacques Lacombe, {…}
(Photo Credit: Robert Adam Mayer) At On Site Opera’s annual fundraising gala the company announced the appointment of Sarah Meyers as its next Artistic Director, succeeding the company’s co-founder, Eric Einhorn. Beginning in January, Meyers will join forces with General Director / CEO Piper Gunnarson and Music Director Geoffrey McDonald. She said in an official press release, “I am excited {…}
The Metro Opera Tech has postponed its inaugural concert. The company said that “due to unforeseen challenges involving its cast members and other critical factors, it was faced with the difficult decision to postpone our opening.” The company added, “This decision is necessary to ensure that the exceptional talents we have assembled are presented in the most exceptional manner possible.” {…}
Composer Somtow Sucharitkul was honored by the National Committee for Culture of Thailand for his achievements in the performing arts. Somtow was among 12 National Artists honored this year. “I feel very grateful and honored in my life,” Somtow said in an official release issued by News Directory 3. “It also opens many doors, being able to communicate with a wider {…}
The PROTOTYPE: OPERA / THEATRE / NOW has announced updates for its 2024 festival. First up, the company revealed the featured performers. Heather Christian, Terry Dame, Viva DeConcini, Melanie Hsu, Mona Seyed-Bolorforosh, Maya Sharpe, with Rima Fand, Jessica Lurie, Divya Maus, Kait Wamer, joined by Raquel Cion, Marisa Clementi, Ciera Cope, Nadine Daniels, Sandra Gamer, Audrey Hayes, Mercedes Hesselroth, Frances {…}
The Opéra de Paris has announced a change for its Oct. 27 performance due to the National Strike. The company said that “due to a nationwide strike affecting the cultural sector and involving some staff at the Paris Opera, the performance of the opera ‘Lohengrin‘ on Friday, Oct. 27 at 7 pm will be given in a concert version.” As {…}
Mannes Opera has announced its 2023-24 season which will feature contemporary American operas, including works by composers on the forefront of today’s opera scene: Kate Soper, Rachel J. Peters, Mark Adamo, and John Adams. “We have spent a lot of time building our practice in contemporary and experimental music at Mannes, including our composition faculty, ensembles in residence, and the {…}
(Photo Credit: Scott Suchman) Throughout this new series, we will be looking at the history of American opera beginning in the 2000s to the present through a revisit of certain iconic works of the decade and OperaWire’s coverage of them throughout the 21st century. In this first part, we will look at the development of American opera during the 2000s, {…}
Photo Credit: Airat Ichmouratov Based on the seventh book by French novelist and poet Victor Hugo, Russian-Canadian composer Airat Ichmouratov and his opera, “The Man Who Laughs,” is a chilling look at the ways in which our pasts always catch up to us, no matter who we are, noble or otherwise. The opera originated from a 2023 Festival Classica commission in {…}
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra announced that it had received a historic donation of $14.7 million from the estate of H. Thomas and Mary Beck. The donation surpassed the $10 million donation from the estate in 2019. In a statement orchestra CEO Mark Williams said, “The Beck family’s long-standing commitment to this city has been exemplified by their unwavering support of {…}