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Opera Colorado to Present Company Premiere of ‘Die tote Stadt’

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Opera Colorado continues its 2022-23 Season with a new production of Korngold’s “Die tote Stadt.” The opera, which opens on Feb. 25 and runs through March 5, will be presented for the first time at Opera Colorado. In a statement, says Greg Carpenter, the Ellie Caulkins General & Artistic Director said,  “Celebrating forty years of grand opera at Opera Colorado {…}

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Jennifer Rowley Leads Palm Beach Opera’s ‘Madama Butterfly’

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(Credit: Chris Singer) The Palm Beach Opera is set to open its first mainstage production of the 2023 Season with “Madama Butterfly.” The production opens on Jan. 20, 2023 and runs through Jan. 22. The opera will be conducted by acclaimed Italian conductor Carlo Montanaro and will showcase American stage director Alison Mortiz’s production. Sopranos Jennifer Rowley and Toni Marie {…}

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Ekaterina Siurina Headlines Historic ‘Rusalka’ at Pittsburgh Opera

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The Pittsburgh Opera is set to open its 84th season with a historic production of “Rusalka.” The Dvořák work, which is known as the “Opera’s Little Mermaid,” will star Ekaterina Siurina in the title role alongside Marianne Cornetti, Hao Jiang Tian, Jonathan Burton, and Leah Hawkins. The cast is rounded out by Julia Swan Laird, Emily Richter, Jazmine Olwalia, and {…}

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Megan Marino, Alexandra LoBianco, Michael Mayes Headline Creede Musical Arts Collective’s 2022 Festival

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Opera stars Megan Marino and Michael Mayes have launched Creede Musical Arts Collective, which will have its inaugural season in 2022. The festival was founded by the duo following their 2021 residency with the Midnight Cricket Club at the Creede Hotel & Restaurant. “The Musical Arts Collective is a great opportunity to attract high-caliber artists from all over the country {…}

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Jennifer Rowley, Michael Chioldi & Amber Wagner Lead Palm Beach Opera’s 2023 Season

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Palm Beach Opera has announced its 2023 Season celebrating its 60th anniversary. PBO’s General and Artistic Director David Walker said, “After the success of our historic 60th anniversary season, we are thrilled to follow up with another extraordinary season of live opera, featuring three timeless operas and artists from around the world. PBO’s 2023 Season offers a unique chance for audiences {…}

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Marina Costa-Jackson, Zachary Nelson & Nicole Cabell Lead North Carolina Opera’s 2022-23 Season

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North Carolina Opera has announced its 2022-23 season, featuring two company premieres and audience favorites. Here’s what the company has in store for audiences. NCO will present its season opener and company premiere of Puccini’s “Manon Lescaut” in concert for one night only. The presentation stars Marina Costa-Jackson, Jonathan Burton, Levi Hernandez, and Donald Hartmann. NCO’s presentation of Puccini’s devastating {…}

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Sarasota Opera Honors Victor DeRenzi’s 40th Anniversary

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The Sarasota Opera will pay tribute to maestro Victor DeRenzi for the 40th anniversary of his professional life on March 26. The showcase, a Jubilee Concert of arias and memories of his career, will feature soprano Anna Mandina, mezzo-soprano Lisa Chavez, tenor Jonathan Burton, baritone Joshua Benaim, and bass Kevin Short. Additionally, many former members of the company and some {…}

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Nicole Cabell, Ekaterina Siurina & Gregory Kunde Lead Pittsburgh Opera’s 2022-23 Season

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The Pittsburgh Opera has announced its 2022-23 season with six operas, performed across a total of four different venues—the Benedum Center, the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Pittsburgh CAPA School Theater, and Pittsburgh Opera’s headquarters the Bitz Opera Factory. Dvořák’s “Rusalka” opens the season with Antony Walker conducting and Kristine McIntyre directing. Ekaterina Siurina stars in the title role {…}

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Bryan Hymel, Janai Brugger & Stephen Powell Lead Opera Colorado’s 2022-23 Season

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Opera Colorado has announced its 2022-23 season which will celebrate its 40th Anniversary Season and its biggest season yet. Catherine Martin sings the role of Santuzza in Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” with Catherine Cook, Malcolm McKenzie, Roberto de Biasio, and Kira Dills-Desurra. Ari Pelto conducts the semi-staged production by David Lefkowich. Performance Date: Sept. 10, 2022 Verdi’s “Rigoletto” is set to {…}