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San Diego Opera to Showcase Nicolas Reveles’ ‘Ghosts’

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San Diego Opera is set to world premiere Nicolas Reveles’ “Ghosts” on April 14, 2023. The work is comprised of three operas including “Eden,” “Dormir,” and “House.” “Eden,” which is based on a libretto by John de los Santos, is a tribute to Edgar Allan Poe. “Dormir” was written by Michael Vegas Mussman and explores what might happen when Old {…}

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San Diego Opera Names New Artistic Administrator

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San Diego Opera has announced the appointment of Melody Moore as its Artistic Administrator. In her new role, the famed soprano will serve as an advisor to General Director David Bennett in casting decisions. Moore has performed with such companies as Los Angeles Opera, San Francisco Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Seattle Opera, and Washington National Opera, among others. “I am {…}

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San Diego Opera Announces Winners of Opera Hack 3.0

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San Diego Opera has announced the winning bids for Opera Hack 3.0. The three winners include “Baroque Reality: Accessible Augmented Reality Stagecraft,” “Metropolis 3.0,” and “PO(pera)V.” Each team will be awarded $5,000 to move its proposal forward. Per an official press statement “Baroque Reality: Accessible Augmented Reality Stagecraft,” was proposed by Esha Datta, Lindsey Blackhurst, Sarah Hutchings, and Mitchell Hutchings. {…}

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San Diego Opera & La Jolla Music Society to Present Isabel Leonard in Concert

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San Diego Opera and La Jolla Music Society are joining forces to present Isabel Leonard and Pablo Sáinz-Villegas in concert. The showcase, which is set to take place on Dec. 1, 2022, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, will be the first co-presentation between the two organizations. The concert will spotlight the musical traditions {…}

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Marina Costa-Jackson, Michelle Bradley, Stephanie Blythe, Maria Katzarava, Teresa Alzadon Headline San Diego Opera’s 2022-23 Season

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San Diego Opera has announced its 2022-23 season. Kicking things off will be the world premiere of “El ultimo sueño de Frida y Diego” by Gabriela Lena Frank and Nilo Cruz. The work will star Guadalupe Paz, Maria Katzarava, and Alfredo Daza. Lorena Maza directs while Roberto Kalb conducts. “Frida Kahlo has been a hero since my girlhood. Before I {…}

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San Diego Opera Announces ‘Opera Hack 3.0’

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San Diego Opera has announced “Opera Hack 3.0,” the third installment in its interdisciplinary series which brings theater and tech experts together to explore how technology can improve the production, presentation, and experience of opera. On May 20, 2022, “Opera Hack” will commence with numerous, virtual events featuring panelists, partners, and participants, as they introduce new topics of discussion. There {…}

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San Diego Opera Names New Chief Marketing Officer

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San Diego Opera has announced the appointment of a new Chief Marketing Officer. The company revealed that Matthew E. Graber would be taking over the position, bringing with him over 17-years of experience working with such companies as South Coast Repertory Theatre, The Blank Theatre, Shawnee Summer Theatre, The Arden Theatre Company, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Cal Rep, Arizona Theatre Company, {…}

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San Diego Opera to Finally Present West Coast Premiere of ‘The Aging Magician’

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San Diego Opera is set to present the west coast premiere of “The Aging Magician.” The premiere, which has been in the making for several years now but was canceled due to the spread of COVID-19, will finally have its day with San Diego Opera on May 13, 2022. There will be additional showcases on May 14, 2022. The opera {…}

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San Diego Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Romeo et Juliette’

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(Credit: Devon Cass) The San Diego Opera has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of “Roméo et Juliette.” The company noted that the role of Juliette will be sung by Nicole Cabell, replacing Kristina Mkhitaryan who withdrew from four of her upcoming engagements due to family reasons. Cabell is a winner of the Cardiff Singer of the World {…}