Chicago Opera Theater to Present ‘Albert Herring’

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The Chicago Opera Theater is set to present the comic opera “Albert Herring” on Jan. 26 – 29, 2023 at the Athenaeum Center. The Britten opera will be presented under the direction of Dame Jane Glover, and stars Miles Mykkanen, in his company debut as Albert Herring. Other cast members include Whitney Morrison as Lady Billows, Leah Dexter as Mrs. Herring, Justin Berkowitz as {…}

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Merola Opera Program Concludes Summer Program with Gala Concert

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The Merola Opera Program’s Summer Festival ends with the Merola Grand Finale, a concert featuring the 31 young artists of the 2022 program. The program will see the artists performing some of opera’s most thrilling arias and ensembles. Directed by 2022 Merola Stage Director Matthew J. Schulz, this performance will be conducted by Patrick Furrer, a Metropolitan Opera staff member {…}

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Irene Dalis Vocal Competition Announces 2022 Judges

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Opera San José has announced the judges for the upcoming Irene Dalis Vocal Competition. The competition, which was named for acclaimed mezzo-soprano Irene Dalis who founded Opera San José, will feature two-time Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges, Houston Grand Opera General Director Khori Dastoor, Opera San José Music Director Joseph Marcheso, and Lyric Opera of Chicago’s newly appointed Chief Artistic {…}

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Opera San José Announces Semi-Finalists for Irene Dalis Vocal Competition

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Opera San José’s has announced the 12 semi-finalists who will compete in the Irene Dalis Vocal Competition. The competitors are mezzo-soprano Veena Akama-Makia (Little Rock, Arkansas); bass-baritone Ben Brady (Denver, Colorado); soprano Susanne Burgess (Atlanta, Georgia); baritone Andres Cascante (San José, Costa Rica); mezzo-soprano Chantelle Grant (Toronto, Canada); mezzo-soprano Shanley Horvitz (Voorhees, New Jersey); soprano Emily Michiko Jensen (San Diego, California); soprano Anastasia Malliaras (Los Angeles, California); baritone Samson McCrady (Tucson, Arizona); soprano Nina Mutalifu (Ürümqi, China); baritone Sejin {…}

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Merola Opera Program Announces 2022 Slate

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The Merola Opera Program has announced the artists and performances for its 2022 season. The season kicks off with “A Celebration of American Song” featuring music by Frederick Loewe, Harold Arlen, Leonard Bernstein, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and others. Performance Dates: July 9, 2022 Schwabacher Summer Concert, which will feature music by such Latin American and Spanish composers as Manuel de {…}

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Chicago Opera Theater to World Premiere ‘Quamino’s Map’

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Chicago Opera Theater is set to world premiere “Quamino’s Map” on April 23, 2022. The opera, which was composed by Errollyn Wallen and written by Deborah Brevoort, is inspired by S.I. Martin’s “Incomparable World.” The work tells the story of Juba Freeman who arrives in London after winning his freedom after fighting in the Revolutionary War. He meets Amelia Alumond, {…}

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J’Nai Bridges, Karen Slack, Ana María Martínez, Luciano Pavarotti, Luca Pisaroni Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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This week’s recommendations kick off with a modern work followed by a long line of performances and productions dedicated to some of the repertory favorites. As we head toward the end of the week, the theme shifts to major commemorations of JUNETEENTH. Here’s a look a the Top 10 operas to stream this week. Le Soulier de Satin – Paris {…}

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NEMPAC Opera Project to Pay Tribute with ‘JUNETEENTH: Opera in the Key of Freedom

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On June 19, 2021, NEMPAC Opera Project will present its 10th season concert, titled “JUNETEENTH: Opera in the Key of Freedom.” The concert will feature the music of Black composers from the last 250 years such as Chevalier de Saint-Georges, William Grant Still, Scott Joplin, and more. It comes in celebration of Juneteenth, the holiday marking the end of slavery {…}

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Finger Lakes Opera Announces 2021 Tomita Young Artists Roster

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Finger Lakes Opera in upstate New York has announced its 2021 Tomita Young Artists roster, comprised of applicants from all over the world who will have the opportunity to work and learn with the company over the summer. Among the artists making their return to the program are tenors David Soto Zambrana and Nathaniel Catasca, baritone Robert Riordan, soprano Robin {…}

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Chicago Opera Theater to Present ‘Albert Herring’

Merola Opera Program Concludes Summer Program with Gala Concert

Irene Dalis Vocal Competition Announces 2022 Judges

Opera San José Announces Semi-Finalists for Irene Dalis Vocal Competition

Merola Opera Program Announces 2022 Slate

Chicago Opera Theater to World Premiere ‘Quamino’s Map’

J’Nai Bridges, Karen Slack, Ana María Martínez, Luciano Pavarotti, Luca Pisaroni Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

NEMPAC Opera Project to Pay Tribute with ‘JUNETEENTH: Opera in the Key of Freedom

Finger Lakes Opera Announces 2021 Tomita Young Artists Roster