Des Moines Metro Opera to Present ‘American Apollo’

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Des Moines Metro Opera is set to present the world premiere of “American Apollo.” The new opera by composer Damien Geter and librettist Lila Palmer, which was originally conceived as a 20-minute chamber opera in 2021 as part of Washington National Opera’s American Opera Initiative, was expanded and transformed into a full-length work. The cast will include baritone Justin Austin {…}

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OPERA America Announces Winners of $185,000 in 2024 Repertoire Development Grants

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OPERA America has announced the recipients of its 2024 Repertoire Development Grants. In sum, these awards total $185,000. American Lyric Theater received a grant for its upcoming production of “She Who Dared” by Jasmine Barnes and Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton. Calgary Opera, in collaboration with Vancouver Opera, received a grant for Ian Cusson, Parmela Attariwala, and Yvette Nolan’s “Namwayut.” Des Moines {…}

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Des Moines Metro Opera Announces Casting Updates

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The Des Moines Metro Opera has announced casting updates and an additional performance for the company’s 2024 Festival Season. The company noted that due to strong early ticket sales, there will be an additional performance of Damien Geter and Lila Palmer’s world premiere opera, “American Apollo.” The added performance will occur on Friday, July 19 at the Blank Performing Arts {…}

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Virginia Opera Announces 2024-25 Season

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The Virginia Opera announced its 2024-25 season which will be performed at the Harrison Opera House, Center for the Arts at the George Mason University and Dominion Energy Center. Richard Wagner’s “Twilight of the Gods” will be performed in an adaptation by Jonathan Dove and Graham Vick. Performance Date: Sept. 27-Oct. 13, 2024 Bizet’s “Carmen” will be the second production {…}

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‘Montgomery and the Blacknificent 7’ Opens Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s 2023-24 MusicNOW Series

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(Photo credit: 21C Media Group) Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) announced its 2023-24 MusicNOW series will open with the “Montgomery and the Blacknificent 7” on Dec. 3. The program is curated by CSO’s Mead Composer-in-Residence and Musical America’s 2023 Composer of the Year Jessie Montgomery. New and recent work by members of the Black composers’ collective known as the Blacknificent 7 {…}

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The Soldiers’ Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band and Seattle Opera Veterans Choir to Present ‘Portraits of Service’

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On Nov. 3, 2023, the Soldiers’ Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band and Seattle Opera Veterans Choir will perform the concert “Portraits of Service,” featuring the debut of “The Path,” a new song by composer Damien Geter and lyricist Jerre Dye. “‘The Path’ captures an intimate exchange between two veterans at very different moments in their lives,” said lyricist {…}

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Richmond Symphony Extends Valentina Peleggi’s Contract

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The Richmond Symphony has announced that Valentina Peleggi’s contract has been extended through 2027-28. Peleggi, who has conducted ensembles in Europe and at Chicago, Dallas, Baltimore, and Kansas City, took over the position with the ensemble during the 2020-21 season and per Lacey Huszcza, the Executive Director of the organization, she “has transformed the orchestra’s artistic profile, has re-energized our {…}

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Virginia Opera Unveils 2023-24 Season

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Virginia Opera has announced its 2023-24 season. “Our new season is about giving audiences—old and new—an opportunity to hear fresh voices,” said Peggy Kriha Dye, General Director and CEO of Virginia Opera, in an official press release issued by the company. “Whether the opera is an established classic or new to Virginia, each work offers a different perspective on this {…}

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Portland Opera Announces Resident Artists for 2023-24 Season

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Portland Opera’s Resident Artist Program has announced this year’s artists including the program’s first collaborative pianist, Edward Forstman. Joining Forstman are soprano Judy Yannini, tenor Antonio Domino, tenor Roland Hawkins II, and baritone Sankara Harouna. During their eight-month residency, artists will engage in master classes that emphasize vocal technique, music training, language instruction, theater, dance, and movement. They will receive {…}

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Des Moines Metro Opera to Present ‘American Apollo’

OPERA America Announces Winners of $185,000 in 2024 Repertoire Development Grants

Des Moines Metro Opera Announces Casting Updates

Virginia Opera Announces 2024-25 Season

‘Montgomery and the Blacknificent 7’ Opens Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s 2023-24 MusicNOW Series

The Soldiers’ Chorus of the U.S. Army Field Band and Seattle Opera Veterans Choir to Present ‘Portraits of Service’

Richmond Symphony Extends Valentina Peleggi’s Contract

Virginia Opera Unveils 2023-24 Season

Portland Opera Announces Resident Artists for 2023-24 Season