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Bare Opera 2022 Review: Thomas Cabaniss’ ‘FireSongs’

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In February 2022, OperaWire got a sneak peek at Thomas Cabaniss’ new song cycle, “FireSongs” at Bare Opera’s season opening gala. Cabaniss took to the stage himself and sang a few selections, and in doing so, brought the audience inside of his creative process. Cabaniss, in a June 2022 interview with OperaWire, stated, “I spend a lot of time speaking, {…}
Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Composer Thomas Cabaniss & Director Malena Dayen on Bringing ‘Firesongs’ to Life

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On June 18, 2022, the National Sawdust and Chelsea Factory will present Bare Opera’s production of Thomas Cabaniss’ “Firesongs.” Cabaniss, a South Carolina Native, was an initiator of The Lullaby Project and The Somewhere Project, both at Carnegie Hall, and was the host and composer-in-residence for Carnegie Hall’s Link Up program between 2010-2020. In addition to the dozens of works {…}
IndieOpera

Lucas Bouk to Headline in ChamberQUEER’s Pride Festival

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ChamberQUEER will celebrate NYC’s Pride Week with its pride festival titled, “Part of The Future Is…” Events will take place on June 10 and 12 and be held at National Sawdust. Both ChamberQUEER and National Sawdust strive to highlight historically underrepresented LGBTQ+ people in western classical music by collaborating with today’s queer artists. The works to be presented are written, {…}
DVD and CD Releases, News

Ileana Cotrubas, Juan Diego Flórez, Nicole Cabell & Rafael Rojas Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences are in for a number of world premiere recordings, archival performances, and leading stars. Here is a look at what audiences can expect. Mỹ Lai The Kronos Quartet releases the world premiere recording of “Mỹ Lai,” the acclaimed opera composed by Jonathan Berger with libretto by Harriet Scott Chessman, on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings. “Mỹ Lai” features vocalist {…}
IndieOpera

American Lyric Theater & Metropolitan Opera Lindemann Artists to Present ‘InsightALT: Opera in Eden’ Concert

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On May 17, 2022, American Lyric Theater will present “InsightALT: Opera in Eden,” at National Sawdust in Brooklyn. This performance will feature three, new one-act operas based on themes of temptation, and developed by Resident Artists in the company’s Composer Librettist Development Program. This season marks the first collaboration between ALT and the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, {…}
IndieOpera

Bare Opera Holds its Season Opening Gala Concert with Selections from Thomas Cabaniss’ ‘FireSongs’ and Opera Favorites

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Photo: Gustavo Mirabile New York City-based alternative opera company, Bare Opera, opened its 2022 season with a gala at The Green Room 42 in Manhattan on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. This small, plucky company is making waves as it creates immersive opera experiences for all audiences; 360° of Opera honored Bare Opera by naming it Best Independent Opera Company of {…}
IndieOpera

New York Artists to Present ‘Vexations in Time’ in Times Square

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On October 22, 2021, Times Square will host a performance of “Vexations in Time.” This interdisciplinary performance piece is draws from Erik Satie’s “Vexations,” and is co-produced by local classical musicians Sydney Anderson, Slavina Zhelezova, and Heather Jones. This re-imagining comes as a reflection on the re-opening of New York City amid the ongoing pandemic, with the piece to be {…}
IndieOpera

Beth Morrison Projects Announces 2021-22 Season & New Logo

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Beth Morrison Projects has announced a new look to go with its 2021-22 season. First up, the new logo: As for the season, the company will present performances in New York, LA, and even internationally. Here’s the breakdown. New York First up will be the 21C Liederabend at the National Sawdust, curated by Beth Morrison and Paola Prestini. The showcases {…}
News

Death of Classical to Preview Paola Prestini’s ‘Houses of Zodiac’ Album

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(Credit: Caroline Tompkins) On September 9, 2021, Death of Classical will present composer Paola Prestini in concert with her husband, cellist Jeffrey Zeigler. The performance will be held at National Sawdust in Brooklyn, in what will be the venue’s first in-person event since the pandemic. The program, titled “Houses of Zodiac,” will give a first look at Prestini and Zeigler’s {…}

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