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Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Soprano Kathryn Lewek on the Ravinia Festival, The Queen of the Night & Taking on French Operas She Never Thought She’d Get to Do

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For many, Kathryn Lewek IS the Queen of the Night. She holds the record for most performances of the role at the Metropolitan Opera and has taken her interpretation of the famed villain to opera houses such as the Royal Opera House, the Vienna State Opera, and the Gran Teatre del Liceu, among many, many others. This summer, she will {…}

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The Lyric Opera of Chicago Now Streaming Will Liverman’s ‘The Factotum’ Film

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Photo credit: Cory Weaver The original film of the world-premiere production of “The Factotum” by Grammy award-winning baritone Will Liverman, DJ King Rico, and Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj is now available for free streaming through Sept. 5 on Lyric Opera of Chicago’s YouTube channel. The film version of “The Factotum,” which premiered in the spring of this year, features the full {…}

Business, News

OPERA America Announces Six Recipients of Next Stage Grants Program 2023

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OPERA America has announced the six recipients of its Next Stage Grants program. In sum, the grants total $200,000. Among the winners are Chicago Opera Theater’s production of “Book of Mountains and Seas” by Huang Ruo; Los Angeles Opera’s “Highway 1, USA” by William Grant Still and Verna Arvey; New Orleans Opera’s “Blue” by Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson; Opera {…}

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Opera Festival of Chicago Cancels Ferruccio Furlanetto Recital

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The Opera Festival of Chicago has announced the cancelation of “Ferruccio Furlanetto in Concert” on July 13. The company said, “Due to an extraordinary delay from the U.S. State Department, the Opera Festival of Chicago has been forced to cancel the ‘Ferruccio Furlanetto in Concert’ presentation previously scheduled for Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the Harris Theater.” The company added {…}

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OPERA America Announces 2023 Winner of Campbell Opera Librettist Prize

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OPERA American has announced that Deborah Brevoort has won the Campbell Opera Librettist Prize. She will take home $7,000 for creative development and career advancement. Brevoort is an alum of American Lyric Theater’s Composer Librettist Development Program and has written librettos for nine operas including “The Knock,” Embedded,” “Steal a Pencil for Me,” and “Dinner 4 3.” Her works have {…}

Business, News

Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces Two New Board Members

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The Lyric Opera of Chicago Board of Directors has unanimously elected Samir Mayekar and Nancy Santi to board. “We are thrilled to welcome Samir and Nancy to our Board of Directors,” said Board Chair Sylvia Neil in an official press statement. “Their expertise and commitment to the arts align perfectly with Lyric’s mission to present world-class opera and engage audiences, {…}

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Kangmin Justin Kim Wins Major Award from The Dallas Opera

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Countertenor Kangmin Justin Kim has been honored as the 2023 “Maria Callas Debut Artist of the Year” by The Dallas Opera. The countertenor was recognized for his portrayal of Hansel in Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel.” Chosen exclusively by Dallas Opera subscribers, this annual award recognizes an outstanding company debut by a single performer. Born in South Korea and raised in {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Presidio Theater 2023 Review: ‘Music of Remembrance’

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Credit: Ben VanHouten The grass was pristine. The houses lined up along manicured lawns. The street signs sparkled, and the paths swept to perfection. Around each corner and through the trees, the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge stood. Inside the Presidio Theater, a performance titled “Music of Remembrance (MOR)” featured the works “Another Sunrise” and “For a Look or a Touch” {…}

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Fathom Events to Present Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Falstaff’ through ‘Live in HD’ Series

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On April 1, 2023, Fathom Events will present the Metropolitan Opera’s live transmission of Verdi’s “Falstaff” to movie theaters nationwide. Led by conductor Daniele Rustioni, the production stars baritone Michael Volle in the title role, with soprano Ailyn Perez as Alice Ford, mezzo Jennifer Johnson Cano as Meg Page, among others. Director Robert Carsen’s production first premiered at the Met {…}