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Former Artistic Director of the LA Opera Dies

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LA Opera has announce the death of its former Artistic Administrator Robin Thompson. In a statement the company said, “Robin Thompson served as Artistic Administrator during the first decade of the company’s existence. Playing a key role in the company’s senior leadership under the tenure of Founding General Director Peter Hemmings, Robin helped shape the young company into what it {…}

Interviews

Q & A: Composer Damien Geter & Librettist Jarrod Lee of ‘Delta King Blues’ on the Evolution of Opera

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(Photo credit: Rachel Hadiashar) Two likeminded creative souls, while working in the production of the Met’s “Porgy and Bess,” met over coffee, serendipitously, decided to collaborate on a work based on the life of Robert Johnson, and the legend surrounding his life. The resulting opera is “Delta King Blues” and the men in question are composer Damien Geter and librettist Jarrod {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

The Atlanta Opera 2025 Review: La Belle et la Bête

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Philip Glass is a living national treasure. Many of his projects innovate in strange ways. Likewise, The Atlanta Opera (TAO), under Tomer Zvulun’s direction, has displayed a knack for enticing opera audiences in novel fashions. This has included a run of “La Bohème” interlaced with its heir “Rent,” seen last year, and a slightly operatic presentation of the Broadway musical {…}

IndieOpera

Opera in Williamsburg Announces ‘FED-SHUDOWN’ Discounts on Tickets for Upcoming Performances

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(Photo Credit: Eliana Brea) Opera in Williamsburg, Virginia, is offering special “FED-SHUDOWN” pay-what-you-can (PWYC) tickets for its upcoming Nov. 7, 2025 performance of Gluck’s “Orfeo ed Euridice” at the Kimball Theatre. Countertenor The opera will star Nicholas Tamagna as Orfeo alongside Maria Brea as Euridice and Laura Leon as Amore. Maestro Jorge Parodi leads the orchestra, with Zahavi-Ely directing. “We {…}

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Montclair State University’s Cali Opera Program to Present ‘The Medium’

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Montclair State University’s Cali Opera Program will present a chamber opera production of Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Medium” on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. There will be two performances, one at 5 p.m. and another at 7:30 p.m. local time. The opera stars Gabrielle Guida and Carlee Carpenter as Babas, Haiming Wu and Sonia Fortezza as Monicas, with Eoin Bentancourt and {…}

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DaCapo Society of Sarasota Opera and Palm Avenue Fine Art Gallery Team Up for Halloween-Themed Opening Night

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(Photo credit: Rod Millington) The DaCapo Society of Sarasota Opera and Palm Avenue Fine Art Gallery will join forces to present a Halloween-themed opening night celebration for the 2025-26 opera season on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. The showcase begins at Palm Avenue Fine Art Gallery (10 South Palm Avenue) at 5:30 p.m. with a curated wine selection, hors d’oeuvres, and {…}

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Pittsburgh Opera Names 2025-26 Resident Artists

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Pittsburgh Opera has announced its 2025-26 Resident Artists. This year’s roster includes soprano Shannon Crowley, soprano Lauryn Davis, baritone Erik Nordstrom, bass Matthew Soibelman, tenor Logan Wagner, mezzo-soprano Audrey Welsh, stage director Dana Kinney, and pianist Maeve Berry.  The artists will study languages, diction, movement, and acting while developing their vocal skills, expanding their repertoire, and having the opportunity to {…}

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Damien Geter Takes Over as Music Director of Portland Opera

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Damien Geter is the new Music Director of the Portland Opera. Geter, a singer, composer, and conductor, has held the interim music director tag for four years; he was appointed to the position back in 2021. In 2025-26, his song “Amanirenas” will be featured in Karen Slack’s recital “African Queens” in September. Additionally, he will conduct Verdi’s Requiem to close {…}

Business

Kentucky Opera Announces Major Leadership Changes

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Kentucky Opera has announced two major leadership changes. First, the company announced that Peggy Kriha Miller will serve as its Interim General Director and CEO, succeeding Barbara Lynne Jamison, who is departing the company to take on the role of General Director and CEO of Opera Colorado, effective August 1, 2025. The goal was initially for Jamison to stay on {…}