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Reviews, Stage Reviews

Teatro Grattacielo 2021 Review: ‘Cristoforo Colombo’

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On October 16, 2021, Teatro Grattacielo presented a concert of highlights from Alberto Franchetti’s opera “Cristoforo Colombo.” Originally commissioned by the city of Genoa, Columbus’ birthplace, it premiered in 1892 to mark the 400th anniversary of his voyage to America. Well-received by Italian audiences, this opera is one that is seldom performed in American theaters. Saturday’s concert marked the first {…}

Stage Reviews

Teatro Grattacielo 2021 Review: Annual Fund Gala

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The young artists of Teatro Grattacielo, along with special guest star the inimitable Karen Slack, showcased rare gems of verismo arias and art songs at the company’s 2021 Annual Fund Gala presented in collaboration with Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy. Teatro Grattacielo held the gala at the opulent Columbus Citizens Foundation in New York City on Friday evening, June 18. The {…}

IndieOpera, Streaming

Teatro Grattacielo to Present 2021 Annual Fund Gala

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Teatro Grattacielo, in collaboration with Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy, is set to live broadcast its 2021 Annual Fund Gala. The gala will take place on June 18 at 6:00 p.m. EST at the Columbus Citizens Foundation in New York City and will celebrate Teatro Grattacielo’s past and future. The concert will include music by Mascagni, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Samaras, Pizzetti, Alfano, Cilea, {…}

IndieOpera

Eric McKeever Launches ‘Arias @ Home’ Series

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Baritone Eric McKeever has launched a new concert series entitled “Arias @ Home.” The series will take place every Friday between Oct. 9-Nov. 27 with McKeever taking on some of his favorite arias by a wide range of composers including Verdi, Massenet, Wagner, Leoncavallo, Tchaikovsky, and African-American composer Darryl Nettles. McKeever will also share other performance content from his work {…}

IndieOpera

Teatro Grattacielo Announces New Chairman to the Board

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Teatro Grattacielo has announced that Enzo Pizzimento will be the new Chairman of the Board. Pizzimenti is the president of the Bel Canto International Club and is also on the board of the Directors of the Italian Language Foundation. He is also the president of Italian Center for Commercial Affairs. “We are looking to many years of great music making,” {…}

IndieOpera

Faymous Productions to Showcase ‘Camille’ in NYC

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Faymous Productions has announced that it will be showcasing “Camille,” which it has dubbed as a night of opera, contemporary art, and celebration. Set for April 13, 2019 at The Box in New York City, the performance will include NOISE client Michele Abboud painting live to performances of Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The proceeds from the performance are aimed at benefitting {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Judith Stillman On Her Multi-Faceted Career & ‘I Cherish Women’

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It’s not uncommon to see people take on diverse roles in the modern opera world. Many musicians are also composers and often singers become directors. But to have a composer, conductor, pianist, and director in one is not something you find too often. Yet, Judith Stillman has found a way to manage all these roles, and others (she’s also a filmmaker) {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: María José Montiel On Her Return To The U.S. & Her Upcoming ‘La Gioconda’ At The Liceu

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It’s a big return for María José Montiel. The Spanish mezzo-soprano, who is recognized throughout Spain, has forged a career in opera, recitals, and concerts and has become one of the country’s most acclaimed classical singers of her generations. But rarely has she traversed the Atlantic to perform in the United States. Her last appearances in the States have been {…}