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New York Artists to Present ‘Vexations in Time’ in Times Square

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On October 22, 2021, Times Square will host a performance of “Vexations in Time.” This interdisciplinary performance piece is draws from Erik Satie’s “Vexations,” and is co-produced by local classical musicians Sydney Anderson, Slavina Zhelezova, and Heather Jones. This re-imagining comes as a reflection on the re-opening of New York City amid the ongoing pandemic, with the piece to be {…}

IndieOpera

Beth Morrison Projects Announces 2021-22 Season & New Logo

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Beth Morrison Projects has announced a new look to go with its 2021-22 season. First up, the new logo: As for the season, the company will present performances in New York, LA, and even internationally. Here’s the breakdown. New York First up will be the 21C Liederabend at the National Sawdust, curated by Beth Morrison and Paola Prestini. The showcases {…}

News

Death of Classical to Preview Paola Prestini’s ‘Houses of Zodiac’ Album

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(Credit: Caroline Tompkins) On September 9, 2021, Death of Classical will present composer Paola Prestini in concert with her husband, cellist Jeffrey Zeigler. The performance will be held at National Sawdust in Brooklyn, in what will be the venue’s first in-person event since the pandemic. The program, titled “Houses of Zodiac,” will give a first look at Prestini and Zeigler’s {…}

News, Streaming

Russell Thomas, Joyce DiDonato, J’Nai Bridges, Pene Pati, Brenda Rae Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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Operatic masterpieces make up half of the recommendations this week. But there are several unique competitions, recitals, modern operas, and the like on offer. Let’s jump into it. (***Some of these performances may be region-blocked (only accessible to people connected to a network in a specific country). But you can gain access by using a VPN. For find out more, click here. {…}

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Arts Organizations Partner for World Premiere of Daniel Roumain’s ‘They Still Want to Kill Us’

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On May 25, 2021, Opera Philadelphia, in partnership with arts organizations nationwide, will present the World Premiere of Daniel Bernard Roumain’s new short film “They Still Want to Kill Us.” The film is directed by filmmaker Yoram Savion and consists of an aria to be performed by mezzo-soprano J’nai Bridges. The project commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa {…}

News, Streaming

Beth Morrison Projects Announces ‘BMP: Next Gen’ Concert

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Beth Morrison Projects (BMP) has announced the “BMP: Next Gen” concert, co-presented by and filmed at National Sawdust. The concert is set to stream for free on May 27, 2021, at 7:30 P.M. EDT on the BMP website. In February 2021, 10 first-round finalists were selected from a pool of 117 entries submitted by young composers from across the United {…}

IndieOpera, Streaming

New York Opera Festival Announces 2021 Streaming Slate

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*** Written in collaboration with Francisco Salazar.*** The New York Opera Festival has announced its 2021 lineup, which will take place virtually in light of continued concerns over COVID-19. The New York Opera Fest will present a Kick-Off Event and NYOA Service Awards. The virtual event will feature both live and pre-recorded performances from New York City’s opera companies. In {…}