Conor Mitchell’s ‘MASS’ to Headline 2021 Outburst Queer Art Festival

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Outburst Arts and the Belfast ensemble in partnership with the Ulster Orchestra will present the world premiere of “MASS,” a work by Northern Irish composer Conor Mitchell, which combines elements of the profane, the sacred, and queer ceremony. Mitchell is scheduled to conduct. “MASS” has been selected to headline this year’s Outburst Queer Art Festival. Performances of the work are {…}

Reviews, Video Productions

Irish National Opera 2020-21 Review: 20 Shots Of Opera

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(Photo: Hugh O’Conor) With the closure of the theatres, opera companies have turned to streaming their productions. However, with all the goodwill in the world, they tend to fall into the category of second-hand, second-rate experiences. In fact, many would argue that watching an opera on the screen in the comfort of your own home does not work at all. {…}

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Irish National Opera to Present ’20 Shots of Opera’

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Irish National Opera has announced the continuation of its season with “20 Shots of Opera,” which will be filmed and made available on Dec. 17, 2020. The work features 20 compact operas from 20 Ireland-based composers including Gerald Barry, Éna Brennan, Irene Buckley, Linda Buckley, Robert Coleman, David Coonan, Alex Dowling, Peter Fahey, Michael Gallen, Andrew Hamilton, Jenn Kirby, Conor {…}

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Irish National Opera Announces 2020-21 Season

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The Irish National Opera has announced its 2020-21 season. Opera Fireworks stars the singers of ABL Aviation Opera Studio 2020-21. The evening will feature four singers in arias and duets from some of the best-loved operas. Performance Dates: Nov. 17-21, 2020 Mozart’s “The Abduction from the Seraglio” will be showcased in concert performances starring Claudia Boyle, Dean Power, Sarah Power, {…}

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Wexford Festival Opera to Premiere ‘What Happened to Lucrece’ & Its 3 Different Endings

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The Wexford Festival Opera is set to premiere “What Happened to Lucrece,” a unique opera experience with multiple endings. The opera is set to stream between Oct. 13-15 and each night will offer up a different conclusion to the work. The opera was created during the COVID-19 lockdown by composer Andrew Synnott as part of the company’s “Waiting for Shakespeare… {…}

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Wexford Festival Opera Announces First-Ever Factory Participants

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The Wexford Festival Opera has announced the first-ever participants of the Wexford Factory. The factory is a two-week academy that aims to mentor young singers through masterclasses from international artists and professionals including famed tenor Juan Diego-Flórez, Irish soprano Celine Byrne, Ernesto Palacio of the Rossini Opera Festival, and Dmitry Vdovin, head of the Bolshoi’s Young Artist program. Additionally, Veteran {…}

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Santa Fe Opera Announces the Members of the 2024 Apprentice Program for Theater Technicians

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(Photo credit: Kristin Hullihan) Santa Fe Opera has released the names of the 82 members of its 2024 Apprentice Program for Theater Technicians. Each season, Santa Fe Opera’s technical apprentices perform essential backstage functions within one of eight distinct crews: Audio/Visual, Costumes, Electrics, Production/Music Services, Properties, Scenic Art, Stage Operations and Wigs and Makeup. The crews carry out daily changeovers {…}

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Virginia Opera to Stage Innovative ‘Das Rheingold’ at Topgolf

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Virginia Opera tees off its season with performances of a condensed version of Wagner’s “Das Rheingold” at Topgolf Virginia Beach on Sept. 12, 2021, and at the venue’s Richmond location on Sept. 19. The condensed “Rheingold,” adapted by Jonathan Dove and Graham Vick, and directed by Mary Birnbaum, will be performed amphitheater-style, with the driving range bays turned into box {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Will Liverman, Janinah Burnett & Vittorio Prato Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences will get a chance to hear a number of solo albums, including a cross-over album. And what’s more, there is also a fashion opera on offer. Here is a look at this week’s new releases. Songs From Far Away Vittorio Prato releases his first CD-Book on Illiria. The book is dedicated to Francesco Paolo Tosti and Prato {…}

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Conor Mitchell’s ‘MASS’ to Headline 2021 Outburst Queer Art Festival

Irish National Opera 2020-21 Review: 20 Shots Of Opera

Irish National Opera to Present ’20 Shots of Opera’

Irish National Opera Announces 2020-21 Season

Wexford Festival Opera to Premiere ‘What Happened to Lucrece’ & Its 3 Different Endings

Wexford Festival Opera Announces First-Ever Factory Participants

Santa Fe Opera Announces the Members of the 2024 Apprentice Program for Theater Technicians

Virginia Opera to Stage Innovative ‘Das Rheingold’ at Topgolf

Will Liverman, Janinah Burnett & Vittorio Prato Lead New CD/DVD Releases