Q & A: Steven C. Kemp on Opera San José’s New ‘Bluebeard’s Castle’

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(Credit: Morgan Miller) On Feb. 15, Opera San José will open a new production of Bartók’s “Bluebeard’s Castle.” The opera is known for its intimate but eerie qualities and features a cast of two singers on stage. For the new production, Shawna Lucey is directing the work which features many hidden things that bride Judith will discover in her new husband’s {…}

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Opera San José to Present ‘Bluebeard’s Castle’

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(Credit: Courtesy Opera San Jose) Opera San José is set to present an all-new production of Béla Bartók’s one-act opera “Bluebeard’s Castle.” The work will be directed by OSJ General Director/CEO Shawna Lucey and will be conducted by Opera San José Music Director Joseph Marcheso. The psychological thriller, which follows a woman who uncovers terrifying corners of her new husband’s {…}

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Vast Imagination – Directors Shawna Lucey & Michelle Ainna Cuizon on Bringing their Vision to Opera San José & the Opera World at Large

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(Photo credit: Louis Chan / David Allen) What does the future look like for female directors in opera? Opera San José, the opera company in the heart of Silicon Valley, California, now entering its 41st season, gives OperaWire a look at two young trailblazers: the current CEO and General Director, Shawna Lucey, and Michelle Ainna Cuizon, presently in residence and {…}

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Opera San José to Participate in ‘South First Friday’ for Winter Season

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(Photo credit: Robert Shomler) Opera San José will participate in the Downtown San Jose SoFA District’s evening art walk, “South First Friday” on Nov. 1. Opera San José will open the doors of the historic California Theatre for an evening filled with music, a sneak peek of the upcoming production of Puccini’s “La Bohème,” family-friendly crafts, and holiday activities. There {…}

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Opera San José to Present ‘La Bohème’

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(Credit: Robert Shomler) San José is set to present Puccini’s “La Bohème” from Nov. 16 to Dec. 1, 2024. The opera will star Opera San José Artist-in-Residence tenor WooYoung Yoon as Rodolfo, sopranos Kearstin Piper Brown, and Mikayla Sager alternating as Mimì. The cast will also include baritone Kidon Choi as Marcello, soprano Melissa Sondhi as Musetta, and bass-baritone OSJ Artist-in-Residence Jesús Vincente Murillo as Schaunard. Three Opera {…}

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Opera San José to Participate in South First Friday

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(Credit: David Allen) Opera San José is set to present free entertainment for art lovers participating in the Downtown San Jose SoFA District’s evening art walk, South First Friday, on Sept. 6. The opera company will open the doors of the California Theatre for an evening filled with music, a sneak peek of the upcoming production of Mozart’s “The Magic {…}

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Opera San José to Present ‘La Bohème’ with Kidon Choi

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(Credit: Robert Shomler) Opera San José is set to perform Puccini’s “La Bohème” from Nov. 16 to Dec. 1, 2024. The opera will be performed in time for the holiday season in a production set in Paris at Christmastime in the aftermath of the Great War. The opera will star Artist-in-Residence tenor WooYoung Yoon stars as the poet Rodolfo, opposite sopranos Kearstin Piper Brown and Mikayla Sager alternating as {…}

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Maria Brea, Melisa Bonetti Luna, Jesús Vicente Murillo, Melissa Sondhi, WooYoung Yoon Among Opera San José’s 2024-25 Artists-in-Residence

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Opera San José has announced its 2024-25 Artists-in-Residence. This year’s roster includes Maria Brea (soprano), Michelle Ainna Cuizon (director), Johannes Löhner (conductor), Melisa Bonetti Luna (mezzo-soprano), Jesús Vicente Murillo (bass-baritone), Younggwang Park (bass), Melissa Sondhi (soprano), and WooYoung Yoon (tenor). Each Artist receives a personalized mentorship as well as free housing during the length of their residency. Moreover, they will {…}

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Opera San José to Open 2024-25 Season with ‘The Magic Flute’

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Opera San José is set to launch its 41st season with a family-friendly production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.” The opera will be conducted by prodigy composer/conductor Alma Deutscher, whose updated “Cinderella” was presented at OSJ. Deutscher will reunite with director Brad Dalton for the opera which will star tenor WooYoung Yoon as Tamino and baritone Ricardo José Rivera as Papageno. Pamina will {…}

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Q & A: Steven C. Kemp on Opera San José’s New ‘Bluebeard’s Castle’

Opera San José to Present ‘Bluebeard’s Castle’

Vast Imagination – Directors Shawna Lucey & Michelle Ainna Cuizon on Bringing their Vision to Opera San José & the Opera World at Large

Opera San José to Participate in ‘South First Friday’ for Winter Season

Opera San José to Present ‘La Bohème’

Opera San José to Participate in South First Friday

Opera San José to Present ‘La Bohème’ with Kidon Choi

Maria Brea, Melisa Bonetti Luna, Jesús Vicente Murillo, Melissa Sondhi, WooYoung Yoon Among Opera San José’s 2024-25 Artists-in-Residence

Opera San José to Open 2024-25 Season with ‘The Magic Flute’