Jay Hunter Morris, Megan Marino, Ginger Costa-Jackson, Michael Mayes Headline The Atlanta Opera’s Spring 2021 Slate

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The Atlanta Opera has announced the world premiere adaptations of two renowned operas as well as three concerts this spring as part of its Big Tent series season. First up, the company will present “The Threepenny Carmen” and “The Threepenny Opera” as conceived by Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. General & Artistic Director Tomer Zvulun. “The Threepenny Opera” will star tenor {…}

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Zachary James, Megan Marino, Michael Mayes Headline Des Moines Metro Opera’s ‘Merry & Bright Holiday Concert’

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Des Moines Metro Opera has announced its inaugural virtual holiday program “Merry & Bright Holiday Concert,” which is set for Dec. 18, 2020. The online program will feature performances from such artists as tenor Jonathan Burton, mezzo-soprano Joyce Castle, tenor Joseph Dennis, soprano Sara Gartland, bass Zachary James, soprano Alexandra LoBianco, soprano Zulimar López-Hernández, mezzo-soprano Megan Marino, baritone Michael Mayes, {…}

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Christabel Nunoo, Michael Mayes Among Stars of Opera Parallèle’s 2020-21 Season

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Opera Parallèle has unveiled its 2020-21 season, which will feature a mix of live and virtual performances. First up will be the “No Boundaries” virtual gala honoring the Horizons Foundation. The showcase will feature performances by Christabel Nunoo and Michael Mayes. There will also be a performance of a “graphic novel” opera by Joby Talbot and Gene Scheer, starring Nikola {…}

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Raquel González, David Lomelí, Michael Mayes, Alexandra Loutsion Headline Chicago Opera Theater’s 2020-21 Season

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The Chicago Opera Theater has announced its 2020-21 season, which will feature three Chicago premieres. “The 21st century has redefined American opera through an exceptional creative surge,” said Music Director Lidiya Yankovskaya, who was at the forefront for programming for the season. “COT is quickly establishing our place at the vanguard of this movement. In our 2020-21 season, we uphold {…}

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The Dallas Opera Launches TDO Network, Featuring Emmanuel Villaume, Isabel Leonard, Michael Mayes & Yours Truly

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OperaWire is excited to announce that we will be joining the TDO Network, a new online weekly slate of shows by The Dallas Opera. OperaWire co-founders David and Francisco Salazar will be providing a rundown of some of the major headlines from the past week in “The News.” Check out our first installment of “The News” here and stay tuned {…}

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Michael Mayes to Star & Co-Direct ‘Glory Denied’ at The Atlanta Opera

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The Atlanta Opera is set to perform Tom Cipullo’s “Glory Denied” starting on May 21, 2020 as part of its Discoveries Series and Atlanta Opera Veterans Program. The work, which closes the company’s 40th anniversary season, will be directed by The Atlanta Opera’s Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. General & Artistic Director Tomer Zvulun, with Michael Mayes taking on the role {…}

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Michael Mayes To Make Israeli Opera Debut In Signature Role

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(Credit: The Atlanta Opera) Baritone Michael Mayes is set to make his debut at The Israeli Opera in his signature role of Joseph de Rocher in Jake Heggie’s “Dead Man Walking.” The baritone has performed the Jake Heggie opera to great acclaim at the Teatro Real in Madrid, Washington National Opera, The Atlanta Opera, Tulsa Opera, Central City Opera, Madison {…}

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Thomas Hampson, Michael Mayes & Angela Meade Lead International Weekend – (11/8-10)

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(Credit: Opernhaus Zurich/ Bergen National Opera/Teatro alla Scala) This weekend is filled with unknown repertoire and some masterpieces starring exciting rising stars. Here are the seven operas we believe you cannot miss. Čert a Káča – Anhaltisches Theater, Germany Dvořák’s rarely performed work gets a new production by Jakob Peters-Messer. The cast is led by Richard Samek and Rita Kapfhammer {…}

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Michael Mayes & Scott Hendricks Replace Brian Mulligan At Houston’s ‘Rigoletto’

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Brian Mulligan has pulled out of Houston Grand Opera’s opening night production of Verdi’s “Rigoletto.” The company announced that due to illness the baritone would not be able to perform the upcoming new production. As a result, Michael Mayes and Scott Hendricks will replace the baritone. Mayes will perform the production on opening night Oct. 18 through Oct. 26 and {…}

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Jay Hunter Morris, Megan Marino, Ginger Costa-Jackson, Michael Mayes Headline The Atlanta Opera’s Spring 2021 Slate

Zachary James, Megan Marino, Michael Mayes Headline Des Moines Metro Opera’s ‘Merry & Bright Holiday Concert’

Christabel Nunoo, Michael Mayes Among Stars of Opera Parallèle’s 2020-21 Season

Raquel González, David Lomelí, Michael Mayes, Alexandra Loutsion Headline Chicago Opera Theater’s 2020-21 Season

The Dallas Opera Launches TDO Network, Featuring Emmanuel Villaume, Isabel Leonard, Michael Mayes & Yours Truly

Michael Mayes to Star & Co-Direct ‘Glory Denied’ at The Atlanta Opera

Michael Mayes To Make Israeli Opera Debut In Signature Role

Thomas Hampson, Michael Mayes & Angela Meade Lead International Weekend – (11/8-10)

Michael Mayes & Scott Hendricks Replace Brian Mulligan At Houston’s ‘Rigoletto’