French May Arts Fest to Present Hong Kong Premiere of Offenbach’s ‘Pomme d’Api’

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On June 8, 2022, French May Arts Fest will present the Hong Kong premiere of Jacques Offenbach’s “Pomme d’Api.” This one-act, comic operetta will be directed by Peter Gordon and music directed by Marco Iannelli, starring soprano Etta Fung, tenor Chen Yong, and baritone Isaac Drosca; they will be accompanied by pianist Hsu Wei-en. The production resets the drama in {…}

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New York City Opera to Present Family-Friendly ‘The Magic Flute’

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New York City Opera is set to present a family-friendly version of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” at schools in Great Neck and New York, NY. Performances will be held from May 3-5, 2022 and will feature a whimsical puppet production starring singers from University of California, Santa Barbara’s Opera Theatre Program, dancers and actors from the UCSB Department of Theater {…}

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Young People’s Chorus of New York City Names New Creative Director

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Elizabeth Nuñez has been named the new Creative Director of the Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC). In her new role, Nuñez is expected to will lead YPC’s creative programming efforts. Núñez has been associated with YPC since 2004, playing an important role in promoting programs and developing opportunities for new initiatives. “For nearly two decades, Elizbeth has been an instrumental leader within the organization, {…}

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Reassessing ‘Orphée aux enfers’ – How the 1973 Théâtre de la Gaïté-Lyrique Production Spotlights Offenbach’s Opera in a Class of its Scandalous Own

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Perhaps no other work within the conventional canon of comic opera, of which Rossini, Donizetti, Mozart, Webern, and Lehar find their respective places, has achieved so much lasting success as Jacques Offenbach’s two (then four) act opéra bouffon “Orphée aux enfers.” It was composed between 1855 and 1858 as a humorous reaction to the stuffy court opera aesthetic and hyper-focus {…}

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American Classical Orchestra All-Bach Concert ‘Renew’

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The American Classical Orchestra (ACO), New York City’s leading period orchestra, returns to the stage after two years to perform a program titled “Renew.” The orchestra will be joined by the ACO chorus and soloists soprano Chloe Holgate, mezzo-soprano Helen Karloski who was featured on a Grammy Award-winning recording, tenor Lawrence Jones, and bass Steven Eddy. Founder and Artistic Director {…}

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Will Liverman Headlines Central City Opera’s ‘Theatre of Dreams’ Gala

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(Credit: Jaclyn Simpson) On April 29, Central City Opera will celebrate its 90th anniversary with the “Theatre of Dreams” Gala. Held at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the event will feature former CCO principal artist Will Liverman, joined by Matthew Plenk and Kira Dills-DeSurra, and accompanied by Jeremy Reger. The masquerade-themed evening will include cocktails in the museum’s {…}

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Obituary: Central City Opera Artistic Director John Moriarty Dies at 91

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On Jan. 5, Central City Opera’s Artistic Director Emeritus John Moriarty died in his home located in Fall River, Mass at the age of 91. Born on Sept. 30, 1930, Moriarty received his Bachelor of Music in 1952 with the highest honors and an honorary Doctor of Music in 1992 from the New England Conservatory of Music. He studied at {…}

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Kansas City Symphony Announces New Chief Operating Officer

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Kansas City Symphony has hired John Roloff as its Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Roloff will create opportunities for the public to interact with the ensemble at its new headquarters. He will also help manage the Symphony’s return to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. “I am delighted to have John joining the KCS team,” said Executive {…}

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New York City Master Chorale Announces New Artistic Director

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The New York City Master Chorale has appointed Dr. David Recca as its new Artistic Director. He is scheduled to begin his duties with the opening of the delayed season of the group’s 15th anniversary. Recca is an award-winning conductor, educator, pianist, singer, with a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from the Yale School of Music. He has {…}

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French May Arts Fest to Present Hong Kong Premiere of Offenbach’s ‘Pomme d’Api’

New York City Opera to Present Family-Friendly ‘The Magic Flute’

Young People’s Chorus of New York City Names New Creative Director

Reassessing ‘Orphée aux enfers’ – How the 1973 Théâtre de la Gaïté-Lyrique Production Spotlights Offenbach’s Opera in a Class of its Scandalous Own

American Classical Orchestra All-Bach Concert ‘Renew’

Will Liverman Headlines Central City Opera’s ‘Theatre of Dreams’ Gala

Obituary: Central City Opera Artistic Director John Moriarty Dies at 91

Kansas City Symphony Announces New Chief Operating Officer

New York City Master Chorale Announces New Artistic Director