Opera Project Columbus Names Greg Eldridge New Executive Director

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Opera Project Columbus (OPC) has appointed Greg Eldridge, an internationally acclaimed stage director, as its new Executive Director. The OPC Board of Directors made the announcement. Eldridge, who has worked on over 70 productions in nine countries, trained at The Opera Studio Melbourne before specializing in Opera Directing at the Accademia Europea di Firenze. He’s a graduate of the prestigious {…}

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Opera Columbus to Perform ‘Maria de Buenos Aires’

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Opera Columbus is set to present Astor Piazzolla‘s tango opera “María de Buenos Aires.” The opera will be performed by Monica Danilov makes who her company debut in the title role and Jose Miguel Garcia as El Duende, with Paul La Rosa returning to the company as El Payador. The production will also include dancers from Strictly Tango Columbus. Dennis {…}

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Opera Project Columbus to Present ‘Rediscovered Works: I, Too, Sing America—Part 2’

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In response to the previous summer’s racial unrest, Opera Project Columbus recorded “Rediscovered Works: I, Too, Sing America” in 2021, when theaters were closed due to the pandemic. The recording featured Langston Hughes and Phyllis Wheatley’s poetry and works, as well as spirituals and musical pieces by Moses Hogan, Rosephanye Powell, Leslie Adams, and Margaret Bonds. “Rediscovered Works: I, Too, {…}

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Opera Columbus Names New Board President

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Opera Columbus has announced that Femi Adeyanju will be its new Board president. “I am very excited to continue working with the talented Opera Columbus staff and our wonderful board members,” said Adeyanju, who has been a board member for more than five years, in an official press statement. “Opera Columbus is focused on reimagining the opera experience to create fun, {…}

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Opera Columbus to Present Rhode Island Inspired ‘La Cenerentola’

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Gioachino Rossini’s “La Cenerentola” is set to be performed in a modern-day Newport, RI in a new production by Opera Columbus. The classic work will be set in the mid-century modern town of Newport, Rhode Island and will showcase Sofia Selowsky and Ben Lee in the lead roles. Gideon Dabi will perform the role of Dandini, while Michelle Trainor will {…}

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Sarah Dahnke Will Be Opera Columbus’ Crane Directing Fellow During 2022-23 Season

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Opera Columbus has announced that Sarah Dahnke will be its second Crane Directing Fellow. Dahnke is a choreographer, dance artist, arts educator, and the artistic director of Dances for Solidarity who has received commissions from PEN America and A Studio in the Woods. She has also held residences at Abron Arts Center and Brooklyn Studios for Dance. She created a {…}

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Opera Columbus Announces 2022-23 Season

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Opera Columbus has announced its 2022-23 season. Sofia Selowsky, Cody Muller, Gideon Dabi, Michelle Trainor, and Ivy Zhou star in Rossini’s “La Cenerentola.” Richard Gammon directs, while Kelly Kuo conducts. Performance Dates: Oct. 28 & 30, 2022 Monica Danilov and Paul La Rosa star in Piazzolla’s “Maria de Buenos Aires” with Dennis Whitehead Darling directing and Rolando Salazar conducting. Performance Dates: Feb. {…}

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Hanna Brammer, Bizhou Chang, Meroe Adeeb Tchomobe Headline Opera Columbus’ Reimagined ‘La Traviata’

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Opera Columbus has announced that it will present a unique take on Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The production, which is made in conjunction with Out of the Box Opera and helmed by David Lefkowich and Julia Noulin-Mérat, will feature audience members as guests of Violetta’s party to kick off the opera. “My passion is bringing opera closer to the audience. There’s {…}

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Opera Columbus to Present New Version of ‘Vanqui’

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In celebration of Opera Columbus’ 40th season, the company is presenting its “4o Days of Opera Festival.” There will be two 90-minute performances taking place on May 22 at the Lincoln Theatre at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Leslie Savory Burr and John A. Williams’ “Vanqui” will be part of this series. This production has been reimagined by Opera Columbus’ {…}

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Opera Project Columbus Names Greg Eldridge New Executive Director

Opera Columbus to Perform ‘Maria de Buenos Aires’

Opera Project Columbus to Present ‘Rediscovered Works: I, Too, Sing America—Part 2’

Opera Columbus Names New Board President

Opera Columbus to Present Rhode Island Inspired ‘La Cenerentola’

Sarah Dahnke Will Be Opera Columbus’ Crane Directing Fellow During 2022-23 Season

Opera Columbus Announces 2022-23 Season

Hanna Brammer, Bizhou Chang, Meroe Adeeb Tchomobe Headline Opera Columbus’ Reimagined ‘La Traviata’

Opera Columbus to Present New Version of ‘Vanqui’