Q & A: Soprano Ana María Martínez on Singing Mimì in San Diego Opera’s Drive-In ‘Bohème’

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Opera fans in San Diego have a real treat in store. Ana María Martínez, one of opera’s foremost interpreters of Mimì, the beloved heroine of Puccini/Illica’s “La Bohème,” has come to town to wow audiences at the Pechanga Arena Parking Lot from October 24 – November 1. The Grammy Award® winning soprano has sung Mimì for nearly 25 years to {…}

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Ana María Martinez Takes Over Drive-In ‘Bohème’ at San Diego Opera

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(Credit: Tom Specht) Ana María Martinez will be joining the cast the San Diego Opera’s upcoming drive-in production of Puccini’s “La Bohème.” Martinez will be replacing Angel Blue, who was originally cast in the production but has since withdrawn for personal reasons. The announcement comes along a similar notice that Rafael Payare will be conducting the performances, which are scheduled {…}

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Minnesota Opera, ADA Artist Management, Austin Opera, Berkshire Opera Festival, Opera Colorado, San Diego Opera Team Up for ‘The Trial of Susan B. Anthony’

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Minnesota Opera, ADA Artist Management, Austin Opera, Berkshire Opera Festival, Opera Colorado, and San Diego Opera are teaming up to present the world premiere of “The Trial of Susan B. Anthony” on Oct. 26, 2020. The song cycle by Steven Mark Kohn will star mezzo-soprano Adriana Zabala in multiple roles accompanied by pianist Myra Juang. “We find ourselves at a {…}

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Angel Blue & Joshua Guerrero to Headline San Diego Opera’s Drive-in ‘Bohème’

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San Diego Opera has announced that it will present a live drive-in performance of “La Bohème” on Oct. 24, 2020. The showcase will take place at the Pechanga Arena San Diego Parking Lot and will star soprano Angel Joy Blue alongside Joshua Guerrero. Other cast members include Andrea Carroll, Alexander Elliot, Robert Mellon (in his company debut), Scott Sikon, and {…}

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San Diego Opera to Present Finalists of Opera Hack Tech Summit

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On August 26, 2020, San Diego Opera will present the winners from last year’s Opera Hack workshop as they show the results of their projects in a live broadcast on the YouTube Page of Opera America. The workshop came as a partnership with Microsoft and Opera America, where professionals from the theater and tech industries came together to explore innovative {…}

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Angel Blue & Stephanie Blythe Lead San Diego Opera’s 2020-21 Season

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The San Diego Opera has announced the 2020-21 season featuring six productions. Main Stage The season opens with Keturah Stickann’s production of Puccini’s “La Bohème.” Angel Joy Blue stars in the title role with Joshua Guerrero as Rodolfo, Andrea Carroll as Musetta, Alexander Birch Elliot as Marcello, and Scott Sikon as Beniôt/Alcindoro. Valerio Galli conducts. Performance Dates: Oct. 24-Nov. 1, {…}

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San Diego Opera Receives 4 Grants for Outreach & Educational Programs

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San Diego Opera has announced that it has been awarded four California Arts Council grants totaling $77,000. A total of $38,000 from two grants will be used for the “Words and Music” program. The first grant will place an emphasis on the summer and after-school program at La Maestra Center for Youth Advancement in City Heights while the second will {…}

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‘The Aging Magician’ Canceled at San Diego Opera

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(Image Source: San Diego Opera Official Website) The San Diego Opera has announced that performances of “Aging Magician” have been canceled. The showcase, which was to be the west coast premiere of the opera, was set for March 13 and 14, 2020 at the Balboa Theatre. One major reason given for the cancelation of the event centered on the concerns {…}

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Emily Fons Headlines ‘Barbiere di Siviglia’ At San Diego Opera

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(Image Source: Official Website) The San Diego Opera will close out its mainstage 2019-20 season with a production of Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” starting on April 25, 2020. The opera, written by Cesare Sterbini, will feature David Pershall in the title role with Carlos Santelli as the Count Almaviva. Rounding out the principal trio will be Emily Fons taking {…}

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Q & A: Soprano Ana María Martínez on Singing Mimì in San Diego Opera’s Drive-In ‘Bohème’

Ana María Martinez Takes Over Drive-In ‘Bohème’ at San Diego Opera

Minnesota Opera, ADA Artist Management, Austin Opera, Berkshire Opera Festival, Opera Colorado, San Diego Opera Team Up for ‘The Trial of Susan B. Anthony’

Angel Blue & Joshua Guerrero to Headline San Diego Opera’s Drive-in ‘Bohème’

San Diego Opera to Present Finalists of Opera Hack Tech Summit

Angel Blue & Stephanie Blythe Lead San Diego Opera’s 2020-21 Season

San Diego Opera Receives 4 Grants for Outreach & Educational Programs

‘The Aging Magician’ Canceled at San Diego Opera

Emily Fons Headlines ‘Barbiere di Siviglia’ At San Diego Opera