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Kaufman Music Center Announces Programming for the 2023-24 Season

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The Kaufman Music Center announced its programming for the 2023-24 season. Slated are concerts, educational programs, and events as part of their signature series presented at Kaufman’s Merkin Hall. This season’s theme is “Listen Different,” which “spotlights the unique and transformative performance experiences offered by Kaufman Music Center: Audiences experience a direct connection with artists in a welcoming space and {…}

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Calvin Hitchcock & Madeline Whitesell to Present ‘PROPHET$’

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Composer Calvin Hitchcock and director Madeline Whitesell are set to present “PROPHET$$” at The Cell in New York City on May 26 and 27, 2023. The work was developed by Hitchcock, Delilah McCrea, and David Grandouiller, and delves into the intricate nature and transitional aspects of religious encounters within American Evangelicalism. “PROPHET$” features a mélange of hymn tunes, Sunday school songs, {…}

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The American Opera Project Announces November 2022 Slate

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The American Opera Project is set to present a slew of events this November. The organization will kick things off with “Eat the Document” in Concert at the Coffey Street Studio in Brooklyn. The showcase will preview a new opera by John Glover and Kelley Rourke. It will be directed by Kristin Marting and stars Justine Aronson, Catherine Brookman, Christian {…}

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American Opera Project to Present ‘First Glimpse: Songs From the Great Room’

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The American Opera Project’s fellowship program, Composers & the Voice, is set to premiere the current fellows’ songs in “First Glimpse: Songs From the Great Room.” Current composers in C&V are Gabrielle Herbst, J.E. Hernández, Raquel Acevedo Klein, Paul Pinto, Tidtaya Sinutoke, Ania Vu. C&V librettist include jeesun Choi, Isabella Dawis, and Troy Defour. Performers are members of the C&V {…}

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The American Opera Project Launches ‘Zine’ to Spotlight Upcoming Opera ‘Eat the Document’

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The American Opera Project has announced the first issue of its self-published “Zine.” The issue will shine a spotlight on “Eat the Document,” a new opera by John Glover and Kelley Rourke, directed by Kristin Marting. The zine includes several images, essays, and activities as well as a series of songs from the opera. “Eat the Document” is based on {…}

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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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American Opera Project Receives $270k Grant from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for Composers & the Voice Program

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The American Opera Project has announced that it has been awarded a $270k grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support the 2021-23 cycle of its Composers & the Voice training program. The program is a two-year, tuition-free fellowship for composers and librettists, comprised of workshops sessions with professional opera singers and teachers. This cycle’s fellows are composers Gabrielle {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Roulette 2021 Review: “eL/Aficionado”

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The internationally recognized performance art venue Roulette in Brooklyn is featuring the revival of Robert Ashley’s “eL/Aficionado” and illuminates the vital relevancy of this opera today. Mimi Johnson, as producer, and Tom Hamilton, as music director, revive Ashley’s vision with a new perspective by casting mezzo-soprano Kayleigh Butcher as the Agent. This opera was originally written in 1987 and last {…}