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Mannes Opera Announces 2023-24 Season

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Mannes Opera has announced its 2023-24 season which will feature contemporary American operas, including works by composers on the forefront of today’s opera scene: Kate Soper, Rachel J. Peters, Mark Adamo, and John Adams. “We have spent a lot of time building our practice in contemporary and experimental music at Mannes, including our composition faculty, ensembles in residence, and the {…}

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Japan Society to Present ‘Cage Shock’ Celebrating Connection Between John Cage and Japan

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John Cage had conceived a project titled “Noh-opera: Or the Complete Musical Works of Marcel Duchamp,” which remained unrealized. Influenced by Marcel Duchamp’s “Manual of Instructions” for the infamous peephole artwork “Étant donnés,” The composer had envisioned a significant premiere in Japan. However, it never came to be. On Dec. 7, 2023, Japan Society will present “Cage Shock,” a concert {…}

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International Contemporary Ensemble Announces 2023-24 Season

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International Contemporary Ensemble has announced its 2023-24 Season. For this article, only vocal performances are listed. In October, the Ensemble will present a George Lewis Portrait Concert. On the program is the U.S. premiere of Lewis’ “H. narrans” (2020), a work for voice and chamber ensemble. Performance Date: Oct. 5, 2023 A performance of John Cage’s series of compositions titled “Ryoanji,” {…}

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The American Opera Project Live Performance of ‘The AOP Mixtape #1: No More!’

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(Credit: Ashley Soliman) The American Opera Project will present its concert titled “The AOP Mixtape #1 No More!” on April 14, 2022. The event will take place at Joe’s Pub at 7 p.m. This concert will be the first in the company’s new annual series. This unique program is described as “a live, handwritten love letter of music featuring world {…}

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Opera America Announces Recipients of the Opera Grants for Women Composers Program

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Opera America has announced the recipients of its 2021 Discovery Grants from the Opera Grants for Women Composers program. In sum, the winners will receive $100,000 dollars in support; grants were generously supported by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. This year’s winners include Gelsey Bell for “mɔːnɪŋ,” Christina Campanella for “The Visitation,” Asako Hirabayashi for “Hebi-onna (Snake Woman),” Angel Lam {…}

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8 World Premieres Headline New York Opera Fest 2020 Lineup

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The New York Opera Fest has announced its fifth annual showcase, which will feature over 60 performances across New York City’s five boroughs. With such a diverse number of productions, this article will divide up the section to cater to differing operatic tastes. It all kicks off with the traditional NYOA Service Awards, which will honor a special contributor to {…}

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Experiments In Opera Unveils 2019-20 Season, Including ‘Writers’ Room Opera’

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The New York City based Experiments in Opera has unveiled its 2019-20 season. “The 2019-2020 Season is our ninth year of programming adventurous, funny and intimate new opera,” stated the company’s composers-leaders Aaron Siegel, Jason Cady, and Kamala Sankaram in a press release. “We are delighted to partner with several of New York City’s preeminent live performance organizations to expand the {…}