The Ring in San Francisco: ‘Rhine-Dining’ & ‘What’s Opera, Doc’

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(Credit: Stacey Bode) San Francisco Opera is in the midst of its month-long festival dedicated to Wagner’s “Ring Cycle.” In the coming weeks, Lois Silverstein will explore her experience not only revisiting the 2018 opera production but several of the events and panels presented by the company. San Francisco Opera’s (SFO) recently concluded “Virtual Ring Festival” continues to delight, even if {…}

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The Ring in San Francisco – The History of Wagner’s Tetralogy in San Francisco

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San Francisco Opera is in the midst of its month-long festival dedicated to Wagner’s “Ring Cycle.” In the coming weeks, Lois Silverstein will explore her experience not only revisiting the 2018 opera production but several of the events and panels presented by the company. Senior Communications Manager of San Francisco Opera Jeffery McMillan and San Francisco Opera Archivist Barbara Rominiski gave {…}

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San Francisco Opera Announces New Panels for Monthly Wagner Ring Celebration

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The San Francisco Opera has announced the addition of two new panels to its monthly Ring cycle presentation. On March 22, the company will stream a unique panel discussion entitled “The Ring from the Pit.” The showcase will feature Francisco Opera Tad and Dianne Taube General Director Matthew Shilvock as he converses with members of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra {…}

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Welsh National Opera to Explore Artistic Development in Two New Mini-series

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The Welsh National Opera has announced the launch of two new mini-series for its podcast, which seeks to shed light on the journey artists face in the development of their careers, from their first exposure to classical music, to their first professional production. The English-language series, “The O Word,” will feature artists such as soprano Natalya Romaniw, Director of Music {…}

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Opera Holland Park Announces 2021 Season

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Opera Holland Park has announced its 2021 season. The festival will open in a redesigned, physically-distanced and semi-open auditorium and featuring five full productions: The summer season will open with Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” with George Jackson conducting Oliver Platt’s production. The cast is set to include Julien Van Mellaerts, Nardus Williams, Elizabeth Karani, Ross Ramgobin, and Samantha Price. {…}

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Leontyne Price, Angel Blue, Lawrence Brownlee, Kathleen Battle, Jessye Norman Headline Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams During Black History Month

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced that it will celebrate Black History Month this February by highlighting historic performances by Black artists through its nightly streaming series. Here is a rundown of the schedule for the first two weeks of the month. Week 47– Black History Month at the Met: Part I Monday, February 1 – The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess Starring {…}

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The Santa Fe Opera Announces New Digital Series Consider the Source

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The Santa Fe Opera announced a digital initiative exploring the literary works behind the operas planned for its 2021 Festival Season. Consider the Source Conversations and Seminars start January 19 and run through May 20. The Consider the Source Conversations are free and premiere on the opera’s YouTube channel on January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20, and May {…}

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Royal Opera House Cancels Christmas Concert

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(Credit: Royal Opera House official website) The Royal Opera House Covent Garden has announced the cancelation of the live performance of its Christmas concert. The cancellation came as a result of the stricter restrictions for London, which moved into Tier 3 of UK’s COVID-19 restriction system. The move effectively banned the presence of live audiences in the opera house. The {…}

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Luciano Pavarotti, Renée Fleming, Leona Mitchell, Shirley Verrett Headline Next Month of Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced the next month of nightly streams which focus on a number of unique themes including operas in English, holiday works, and even an entire work dedicated to one of the most iconic artists of all time. Week 39– In Plain English Monday, December 7 – Thomas Adès’s The Tempest Starring Audrey Luna, Isabel Leonard, Iestyn Davies, Alek Shrader, {…}

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The Ring in San Francisco: ‘Rhine-Dining’ & ‘What’s Opera, Doc’

The Ring in San Francisco – The History of Wagner’s Tetralogy in San Francisco

San Francisco Opera Announces New Panels for Monthly Wagner Ring Celebration

Welsh National Opera to Explore Artistic Development in Two New Mini-series

Opera Holland Park Announces 2021 Season

Leontyne Price, Angel Blue, Lawrence Brownlee, Kathleen Battle, Jessye Norman Headline Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams During Black History Month

The Santa Fe Opera Announces New Digital Series Consider the Source

Royal Opera House Cancels Christmas Concert

Luciano Pavarotti, Renée Fleming, Leona Mitchell, Shirley Verrett Headline Next Month of Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams