Joyce El-Khoury & René Barbera Lead Dallas Opera’s ‘The Pearl Fisher’

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The Dallas Opera closes its 2021-22 season with Bizet’s “The Pearl Fishers.” The production, from San Diego Opera, will be presented between April 2 and 10, 2022, and will star René Barbera as Nadir, Morris Robinson as Nourabad, Alfredo Daza as Zurga, and Joyce El-Khoury as Leïla. In a statement, Ian Derrer, Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO said, “The {…}

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Opera San José Unveils 2022-23 Season

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Opera San José has announce its 2022-23 season. The season marks the first under the leadership of Shawna Lucey. “I’m happy to say that under the stewardship of my predecessor Khori Dastoor, Opera San José successfully navigated hardship throughout the pandemic, and has emerged stronger and more vibrant than ever before. I am honored to be part of this legacy {…}

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Opera San Jose Brings Back Irene Dalis Vocal Competition

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Opera San Jose has announced the return of the Irene Dalis Vocal Competition. This year’s competition will see talented singers from around the country sing with the OSJ Orchestra. The Semifinals will be held on May 18, and will be available to livestream for free, with the audience being encouraged to vote for their favorite. The finals will be held {…}

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Michael Fabiano, Julia Bullock, Karah Son, Pretty Yende, Nina Stemme Headline San Francisco Opera’s Centennial 2022-23 Season

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San Francisco Opera has announced its 2022-23 season, which represents the 100th anniversary of the organization. To that effect, the company will aim to honor its history as just the third American opera company to ever reach the centennial milestone. The season will kick off with an “Opera Ball – The Centennial Celebration” which will feature such performers as Nadine {…}

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Opera San José Names New General Director

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(Credit: Ken Howard) Opera San José has announced the appointment of opera and theater director Shawna Lucey as its new General Director and CEO. Lucey will officially join Opera San José in January 2022 and will bring both a wealth of opera experience and an exciting artistic vision to the company which has captured a national reputation for its development {…}

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Artist of the Week: Alfred Walker

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(Credit: Cory Weaver) On August 21, the San Francisco Opera will return to the stage after a year and a half of no performances due to the pandemic. The company will revive a production of “Tosca” with an all-star cast including Ailyn Perez in her role debut and Michael Fabiano in his U.S. role debut in Shawna Lucey’s acclaimed production. {…}

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Ailyn Pérez Headlines San Francisco Opera’s Opening Night ‘Tosca’

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(Credit: Walter Hill/Chris Singer/Jiyang Chen) San Francisco Opera is set to inaugurate its 99th season and first under the baton of Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim, with “Tosca.” The company will present five performances of Giacomo Puccini’s masterpiece and it will represent the first opera staged in the War Memorial Opera House since the pandemic shutdown. The {…}

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Talise Trevigne, Marina Costa-Jackson, Wei Wu & John Moore Lead Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s 2021-22 Season

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The Lyric Opera of Kansas City has announced its 2021-22 season featuring four productions. The season opens with “Lyric Opera Goes to Hollywood” which will feature famous arias and instrumental moments included in films like “Pretty Woman,” “Mission Impossible,” and “Up.” Talise Trevigne, Ginger Costa-Jackson, Limmie Pulliam, and Edward Parks will be the soloists with David Charles Abell conducting. Performance {…}

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Nicole Cabell, Daniela Mack, Will Liverman Headline Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ 2020-21 Season

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Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has announced its 2020-21 season, which will feature a wide range of unique experiences. The company’s digital season will see the Sally S. Levy Opera Center transformed into a filming studio and the company will not only create film versions of major classics, but also three world premieres of 20-minute operas. The company will also {…}

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Joyce El-Khoury & René Barbera Lead Dallas Opera’s ‘The Pearl Fisher’

Opera San José Unveils 2022-23 Season

Opera San Jose Brings Back Irene Dalis Vocal Competition

Michael Fabiano, Julia Bullock, Karah Son, Pretty Yende, Nina Stemme Headline San Francisco Opera’s Centennial 2022-23 Season

Opera San José Names New General Director

Artist of the Week: Alfred Walker

Ailyn Pérez Headlines San Francisco Opera’s Opening Night ‘Tosca’

Talise Trevigne, Marina Costa-Jackson, Wei Wu & John Moore Lead Lyric Opera of Kansas City’s 2021-22 Season

Nicole Cabell, Daniela Mack, Will Liverman Headline Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ 2020-21 Season