Santa Fe Opera 2017 Review – The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs: Solid Cast Lead Strong Debut Run of Mason Bates / Mark Campbell Opera

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Steve Jobs would probably hate all the biopics that have snowballed since his 2011 death. However, the public just can’t seem to get enough of the troubled genius, especially at the Crosby Theatre. Santa Fe Opera presented composer Mason Bates’ and librettist Mark Campbell’s “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs” to yet another sold out crowd on Aug. 10, 2017. Though {…}

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Santa Fe Opera 2017 Preview: ‘The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs’ Set to Make Its Mark

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At the end of this week, audiences in the US will get the operatic event of the summer. That, of course, is the world premiere of “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs,” an opera written by Mark Campbell with music by Mason Bates. The work kicks off its run on July 22 at the Santa Fe Opera and runs through August {…}

Pride Month, Special Features

Pride Month 2017: A Look At The LGBT Operas In History

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June marks the start of Pride Month, a month dedicated to commemorating the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. As a result, many pride events occur to honor the achievements of LGBT individuals. This month OperaWire will also dedicate a section to honoring LGBT individuals, operas, and achievements. It is our goal to bring visibility to works that {…}

Metropolitan Opera 2017-18 Season, News

Metropolitan Opera 2017-18 Season: Here Is All the Information For This Season’s 10 Live in HD Performances

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One of the most hotly anticipated parts of every Met Opera season has to be the Live in HD Series. Arguably the most successful aspect of Peter Gelb’s tenure with the company, the video recordings of live performances work on so many levels. Not only do they connect with audiences worldwide, but they immortalize performances and interpretations of beloved works {…}

IndieOpera, Reviews, Stage Reviews

LoftOpera 2016 Review – Macbeth: Ambience & Extraordinary Dramatic Goods Make This a Party Worth Attending

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This review is for the final performance of the run on Dec. 18, 2017 and was written in collaboration with Francisco Salazar. How do you get younger audiences to engage with that “old” and “outdated” art form known as opera? That is the eternal question for the major opera houses around the world as they look to find a viable {…}

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Santa Fe Opera 2017 Review – The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs: Solid Cast Lead Strong Debut Run of Mason Bates / Mark Campbell Opera

Santa Fe Opera 2017 Preview: ‘The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs’ Set to Make Its Mark

Pride Month 2017: A Look At The LGBT Operas In History

Metropolitan Opera 2017-18 Season: Here Is All the Information For This Season’s 10 Live in HD Performances

LoftOpera 2016 Review – Macbeth: Ambience & Extraordinary Dramatic Goods Make This a Party Worth Attending