San Francisco Opera 2018-19 Review: Arabella

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San Francisco 2018: Vienna 2010. Connection? “Arabella,” Richard Strauss’s opera with a libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, their sixth and last operatic collaboration. Opening in a new production, the San Francisco Opera production is from Tim Albery, making his San Francisco debut. Albery designed it first for Santa Fe Opera in 2012. This was followed by a staging in 2013 {…}

News

Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – North America (10/12-14)

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The deeper into October that we get, the more exciting the offerings around the US and Canada. And this week, we get not two but three world premieres taking place (among others) on our list, mixed in with works by two of opera’s greatest composers (listed in alphabetical order by company). Place – Beth Morrison Projects One of the most {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Creating a Murderer – Mezzo Daniela Mack on Premiering Opera Philadelphia’s “Elizabeth Cree”

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In a contemporary landscape overrun with new operas featuring white, cisgendered men in the title roles, it’s refreshing to consider Opera Philadelphia’s newest commission, “Elizabeth Cree.” This chamber opera, composed by Kevin Puts with a libretto by Mark Campbell, adapts Peter Ackroyd’s macabre murder mystery, “The Trial of Elizabeth Cree.” The story, set in late 19th century London, follows Elizabeth Cree, {…}

Pride Month, Special Features

Pride Month 2017: Commemorating Harvey Milk & Stonewall In Operatic Works

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As we continue to celebrate Pride month and look at the LGBT individuals who have contributed to the opera world, we take a look at two operas that have celebrated some of the most iconic moments in LGBT history. The first is “Stonewall” and the second is “Harvey Milk.” “Stonewall: The Opera” The Stonewall Inn in New York City became {…}

On This Day, Special Features

On This Day: Watch All of Mario Lanza’s Vocal Performances From His 8 Films

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Mario Lanza was born on Jan. 31, 1921, but unfortunately lived just 38 years, dying in 1959. Everyone knows who Lanza is. Regardless of whether you go to the opera or not, the matinee idol’s sunshine voice is among the most recognizable in the history of the 20th century music. Lanza’s great face and our memory of his voice really {…}

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San Francisco Opera 2018-19 Review: Arabella

Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – North America (10/12-14)

Creating a Murderer – Mezzo Daniela Mack on Premiering Opera Philadelphia’s “Elizabeth Cree”

Pride Month 2017: Commemorating Harvey Milk & Stonewall In Operatic Works

On This Day: Watch All of Mario Lanza’s Vocal Performances From His 8 Films