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Liv Redpath, Andriana Chuchman, Daniela Mack Among Stars Of Opera Omaha’s 2019-20 Season

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Opera Omaha’s 2019-20 season will feature four operas from the standard repertory. The first of these is Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” in a production directed by Leslie Swackhamer and conducted by Joseph Rescigno. Karah Son will take on the title role with Alok Kumar as Pinkerton, Luis Ledesma as Sharpless, and Kristen Choi as Suzuki. Performance Dates: Nov. 1 and 3, {…}

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Toby Spence, Natalya Romaniw Star in Garsington Opera’s 2020 Season

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The Garsington Opera has announced its 2020 season which will feature two well established masterpieces of the standard repertory as well as two rare operas by legendary composers. The season kicks off with Verdi’s very first comedy “Un Giorno di Regno.” The work will be directed by Christopher Alden in his company debut and conducted by Tobias Ringborg. Richard Burkhard {…}

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Alice Coote & Sophie Bevan Headline Opera North’s 2019-20 Season

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Opera North has announced its new season featuring seven operas and two new productions. Here is a look at what to expect! The season opens with Bohuslav Martinů “The Greek Passion” in a new production by Christopher Alden. Gary Walker conducts the masterful score with a cast headed by Nicky Spence, Magdalena Molendowska, Paul Nilon, Jeffrey Lloyd-Roberts, Stephen Gadd, John Savournin, Steven {…}

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Nadine Sierra, Brian Jagde & Franco Fagioli Headline San Francisco Opera’s 2019-20 Season

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The San Francisco Opera has announced its 2019-20 season featuring seven new productions and two new revivals. There will also be a notable company premiere with many rising and established stars taking the stage. Main Stage The 2019–20 season opens with Gounod’s “Roméo et Juliette” in a new production by Jean-Louis Grinda. The opera returns after a 31-year absence with {…}

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Kang Wang, Richard Burkhard & Kevin Puts Headline Opera North’s 2018-19 Season

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Opera North has announced it’s 2018 – 19 season, marking the company’s 40-year anniversary, which was established in November 1978. The season will include numerous classic works including one UK premiere of an acclaimed U.S work. Here is a look at what this season has to offer. September – December 2018 The season opens with Puccini’s classic “Tosca” in a {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Creating a Murderer – Mezzo Daniela Mack on Premiering Opera Philadelphia’s “Elizabeth Cree”

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In a contemporary landscape overrun with new operas featuring white, cisgendered men in the title roles, it’s refreshing to consider Opera Philadelphia’s newest commission, “Elizabeth Cree.” This chamber opera, composed by Kevin Puts with a libretto by Mark Campbell, adapts Peter Ackroyd’s macabre murder mystery, “The Trial of Elizabeth Cree.” The story, set in late 19th century London, follows Elizabeth Cree, {…}

Pride Month, Special Features

Pride Month 2017: Commemorating Harvey Milk & Stonewall In Operatic Works

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As we continue to celebrate Pride month and look at the LGBT individuals who have contributed to the opera world, we take a look at two operas that have celebrated some of the most iconic moments in LGBT history. The first is “Stonewall” and the second is “Harvey Milk.” “Stonewall: The Opera” The Stonewall Inn in New York City became {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Heartbeat Opera Co-Artistic Director Louisa Proske on ‘Carmen,’ Trump & Borders, & The Process & Vision of the Company

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Heartbeat Opera wants to be a gateway drug. At least that is how Co-Artistic Director Louisa Proske views many of the initiatives that her opera company has undertaken since its inception just a few years ago. Not only does the company offer unique adaptations of some of the great operatic masterpieces this spring, but it offers other “hybrid events” in the fall, {…}