Opera Philadelphia to Celebrate David B. Devan

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(Photo credit: Gene Smirnov) Opera Philadelphia is set to hold “Toi Toi Toi,” a fundraising event celebrating David B. Devan’s contributions to the company. Devan, the company’s General Director and President since 2011 has announced the end of his tenure. During his time leading Opera Philadelphia, the opera company has been described as “a hotbed of operatic innovation” by the {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Composer David T. Little on Creating ‘BLACK LODGE’

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Called “one of the most promising stars on the 21st opera scene” by WQXR/Q2’s Olivia Giovetti, David T. Little has made his mark on the art form in quite a few ways. He has six operas to his name of his “Dog Days” was commissioned by Carnegie Hall and Beth Morrison Projects and has received performances not only at the {…}

Special Features

Trekking Through American Opera (Part One)

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(Photo Credit: Scott Suchman) Throughout this new series, we will be looking at the history of American opera beginning in the 2000s to the present through a revisit of certain iconic works of the decade and OperaWire’s coverage of them throughout the 21st century. In this first part, we will look at the development of American opera during the 2000s, {…}

IndieOpera

New Camerata Opera to Present ‘Flesh & Stone’ This November

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New Camerata Opera will present “Flesh & Stone” this November. The triple-bill of song cycles by Matthew Recio, Britten, and Heggie will be directed by John de los Santos with musical direction by Jason Wirth. Barbara Porto and Kristin Renee Young will present Recio’s “Statues in London” while Chris Carr and Victor Khodadad will sing Britten’s “Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo.” {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Royal Opera House 2023-24 Review: La Forza del Destino

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(Credit: Royal Opera) I suppose anything with “Destiny” in the title will always be a bit profound. In fact, “La Forza” is about as profound and gloomy, if not downright dark as it gets, even by Verdi’s standards. At around four and a half hours, it’s also his longest work. It’s a story of love, death, and revenge. Mainly revenge. {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Latonia Moore on ‘Dead Man Walking, ‘Fire Shut Up in My Bones’ & Taking Her Career into Her Own Hands

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This past week Latonia Moore opened the Metropolitan Opera season for the third time in her career, singing the role of Sister Rose in “Dead Man Walking.” Moore has become one of the most acclaimed Met stars in the past years following powerful turns in “Porgy and Bess,” “Fire Shut Up in My Bones” and “Aida.” She has been praised {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Opera de Oviedo 2023-24 Review: Manon

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Ópera de Oviedo commemorated their 75th season by presenting Massenet’s “Manon,” a new coproduction between opera de Oviedo, Teatro Municipal Santiago de Chile and Auditorio de Tenerife. All performances were dedicated to the great Spanish soprano Victoria de los Angeles who performed 75 years ago at the Oviedo coliseum. Emilio Sagi’s Beautiful Labyrinth The veteran and admired stage director Emilio Sagi {…}

News

Rhiannon Giddens & Silkroad Announce Debut Tour of ‘American Railroad’

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Photo credit: Adam Gurczak Silkroad announced its debut tour of “American Railroad.” Beginning Nov. 5, Grammy Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning Rhiannon Giddens and the Grammy Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble will embark on a multi-city U.S. tour. The program includes three new commissions by Cécile McLorin Salvant, Suzanne Kite, and Silkroad artist Wu Man, as well as re-envisioned arrangements by Giddens and {…}