Mid Wales Opera has submitted an appeal to Arts Council Wales to reconsider its withdrawal of funding. The company made the announcement amidst its Small Stages Tour, which began this week with a performance of “Beatrice and Benedict.” “We have this week submitted an appeal to the Arts Council,” said Gareth Williams, Chair of the Board of MWO, per an {…}
Fresh Squeezed Opera is set to present “Second Chances Showcase: An Evening of Renewal” on Nov. 3, 2023 at the 23rd Street Complex in New York City. Per an official press statement, “we combed through past calls for scores, looking for deserving pieces that we simply did not have room to program previously. We selected four incredible pieces that we {…}
Colombia’s Teatro Digital streaming platform is set to celebrate World Opera Day with a series of unique productions. On Oct. 25, and until Nov. 2, the company will stream productions of “Le Nozze di Figaro,” “La Vida es Sueño,” and “Lucia di Lammermoor.” “Le Nozze di Figaro” is a presentation of a production by Pedro Salazar from the Teatro Mayor {…}
Tulsa Opera announced that Lori Dector Wright is its new General Director and CEO, effective Nov. 6, 2023. Dector Wright’s career has seen her work with such organizations as Opera San Jose and Sweet Adelines International. She has also led Kendall Whittier, Inc. as Executive Director and is the District 7 City Counselor for the City of Tulsa. “I am {…}
Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) has reached a resolution with Distinguished Concerts Orchestra Musicians. Per an official press statement, the organizations agreed on a five-year collective bargaining agreement through Local 802. This represents the first union contract for the organization, which was founded in 2008. The agreement includes annual increases in wages with contributions to health care and pensions {…}
The Pacific Opera Project (POP) is set to celebrate the holiday season with Handel’s Mess-Cider Sing-A-Long on Dec. 11, 2023 at Benny Boy Brewing. The evening will be a special pour-atourio with music by Handel and beer. The soloists will be Janet Todd (soprano), Erin Alford (mezzo-soprano), Jon Lee Keenan (tenor), and Ben Lowe (baritone) accompanied by pianist Zach Nuefeld. {…}
Back in 2016, Kirsten C. Kunkle and Sarah Van Sciver worked together for the first time. Kunkle performed as part of The Philadelphia Opera’s Collective, appearing in Van Sciver’s “Shadow House.” However, they never met in person. In fact, their only communication was via social media. But yet, they had a lasting impact on one another that would develop into {…}
The Gotham has announced that Bradley Cooper’s “Maestro” will receive the Cultural Icon & Creator Tribute at the 2023 Gotham Awards. This is the first major award that the Leonard Bernstein biopic received. The Gotham Awards are American film awards, presented annually to the makers of independent films at a ceremony in New York City and are precursor awards to {…}
The Cincinnati Opera and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music have announced the next workshop in their groundbreaking joint program, “Opera Fusion: New Works.” In collaboration with the Metropolitan Opera, the Cincinnati partners will host a workshop in November 2023 for the new opera “Lincoln in the Bardo,” which is being composed by Missy Mazzoli and written by Royce {…}
The International Opera Awards has unveiled its shortlist of nominees for the 2023 edition. Winners will revealed on Nov. 9 when the event will take place at the Teatr Wielki in Warsaw, Poland. “This year’s International Opera Awards shortlist once again celebrates talent from around the world and proves that opera is truly the most international of artforms. Huge congratulations {…}
Carolyn Sloan, an award-winning author and music educator has released her new children’s book “WELCOME TO THE OPERA: Discover the Enchanting World of Opera with Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute‘” The latest in her “Welcome To…” series, the book teaches young readers the foundations of opera. Sloan’s books are consistently featured at the Met store and she is set to do {…}