Opera Parallèle to Present West Coast Premiere of ‘Sophia’s Forest’

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San Francisco’s Opera Parallèle is set to present the West Coast premiere of composer Lembit Beecher and librettist Hannah Moscovitch’s “Sophia’s Forest.” The work, which will be performed four times from Feb. 24 to Feb. 26 at Grace Cathedral, is an opera in one act that relates the story of a young girl, Sophia, who has recently immigrated to the {…}

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Opera Parallèle Announces 2021-22 Season

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California-based Opera Parallèle has announced its 2021-22 season. The season kicks off with the world premiere of the orchestral version of Marcus Shelby and Roma Olvera’s “Harriet’s Spirit.” The opera will be directed by L. Peter Callender and conducted by Nicole Paiement. The cast will feature Tiffany Austin as Harriet Tubman, Christabel Nunoo as Modesty, Bradley Kynard as “Montgomery,” and {…}

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MassOpera Announces ‘Valentine’s Day Songs and Shout-Outs’

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MassOpera has announced a live virtual concert entitled “Valentine’s Day Songs and Shout-Outs” scheduled for Feb. 14, 2021. The showcase will feature a number of guest artists including soprano Maggie Finnegan, baritone Junhan Choi, soprano Melissa Joseph, mezzo-soprano Tahanee Alwiharey and soprano Emily Siar. Donors can sponsor an Aria for $250 from each singer’s songlist with a special dedication to {…}

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Christabel Nunoo, Michael Mayes Among Stars of Opera Parallèle’s 2020-21 Season

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Opera Parallèle has unveiled its 2020-21 season, which will feature a mix of live and virtual performances. First up will be the “No Boundaries” virtual gala honoring the Horizons Foundation. The showcase will feature performances by Christabel Nunoo and Michael Mayes. There will also be a performance of a “graphic novel” opera by Joby Talbot and Gene Scheer, starring Nikola {…}

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‘Voices for Votes!’ Presents ‘A Night at the Opera’

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Several opera stars around the country will perform “Register Democrats and Save the World!” during an upcoming “A Night at the Opera” performance on Saturday, August 29 at 6 p.m. PST. Performers on this concert include sopranos Maggie Finnegan and Kala Maxym; mezzo-soprano Lisa Chavez; tenor Rodell Rosel and Orson van Gay II; baritone Jorell Williams, and bass Reid Bruton. {…}

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Little OPERA Theatre of NY Postpones ‘The Shepherd King’

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The little OPERA theatre of ny has postponed its upcoming performances of Mozart’s “The Shepherd King (Il re pastore).” The work, which was originally slated for the Baryshnikov Arts Center from May 7-10, 2020, will now be showcased in the fall of 2020. However, those hoping for some snippet of the upcoming production will see a stream this Spring, per {…}

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Anthony Roth Costanzo & Amanda Forsythe Headline Boston Baroque’s ‘L’incoronazione di Poppea’

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The Boston Baroque will present Monteverdi’s “L’incoronazione di Poppea” with a starry cast. The company announced that soprano Amanda Forsythe will perform the title role alongside countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo making his Boston Baroque debut as Nero. The cast will also include contralto Emily Marvosh as Ottavia, Ryan Belongie as Ottone, tenor Brian Giebler as Arnalta, bass Kevin Langan as Seneca, {…}

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Stephanie Blythe & Mark Campbell Headline Sparks & Wiry Cries’ songSLAM Festival This January 2019

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Sparks & Wiry Cries is set to present its first ever songSLAM Festival this January. The event, which will take place between Jan. 17-20, 2019, aims to engage audiences in current conversations throught contemporary art song. There will be a competition that features 10-12 art song premieres by emerging composer/performer teams with audiences voting on their favorite new work and {…}

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Opera Parallèle’s 2018-19 Season To Include Philip Glass, Rachel Portman & Laura Kaminsky

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Opera Parallèle has announced its 2018-19 season featuring a world premiere, a continuing relationship with composer Philip Glass, the return of Rachel Portman, a pivotal new production, and the annual Up Close and Parallèle gala. Productions The season opens with Philip Glass’ “In the Penal Colony” in a new production in collaboration with the Day and Nights Festival. Nicole Paiement conducts a new production by Brian Staufenbiel starring {…}

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Opera Parallèle to Present West Coast Premiere of ‘Sophia’s Forest’

Opera Parallèle Announces 2021-22 Season

MassOpera Announces ‘Valentine’s Day Songs and Shout-Outs’

Christabel Nunoo, Michael Mayes Among Stars of Opera Parallèle’s 2020-21 Season

‘Voices for Votes!’ Presents ‘A Night at the Opera’

Little OPERA Theatre of NY Postpones ‘The Shepherd King’

Anthony Roth Costanzo & Amanda Forsythe Headline Boston Baroque’s ‘L’incoronazione di Poppea’

Stephanie Blythe & Mark Campbell Headline Sparks & Wiry Cries’ songSLAM Festival This January 2019

Opera Parallèle’s 2018-19 Season To Include Philip Glass, Rachel Portman & Laura Kaminsky