Updates on 2020-21 Opera & Concert Seasons in North America Canceled Or Changed Due to Coronavirus

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-We will update this article as more additional Information becomes available- After the coronavirus forced theaters to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 season and all summer festivals in North America, audiences are awaiting information on how the upcoming 2020-21 seasons will be affected. Here is a breakdown of schedule changes in North America (You can find European updates here): {…}

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Karen Slack & Damien Geter Named Artistic Advisors for Portland Opera

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Portland Opera has announced that Karen Slack and Damien Geter have joined the company as Artistic Advisors. Both Slack and Geter will work alongside General Director Su Dixon on matters such as casting, repertoire, public programming, and community outreach. “Karen and Damien represent a new generation of leadership—informed by their individual commitments to social justice and cultural equity in the {…}

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Are Online Concerts the Future of Opera?

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The world has been shifting more and more towards digital forms of entertainment due to the global pandemic. This has resulted in countless online-only events, gigs, and concerts that have taken the place of live, in-person events. In the world of live musical performances, this translates to not just new challenges, but also fresh and exciting possibilities as well. And {…}

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Black Opera – How Jonathan Estabrooks, Miranda Plant & Kenneth Overton Are Telling the Story of a Generation of Legendary Black Artists

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Back in 2018, baritone Jonathan Estabrooks received a call from Lynne Block, the daughter of pre-eminent bass-baritone Simon Estes. She wanted to see if Estabrooks would work with her on a short documentary about her father’s life. Estabrooks, an internationally renowned performer, was also actively involved in the recording industry, creating music-related documentaries, hybrid music videos, and directing a TV {…}

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The 30 Influential LGBTQIA+ Players In Opera

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Happy Pride! As we continue our pride celebration, we turn to the most influential LGBTQIA+ performers, administrators, directors, and others who have been influential in the opera world in shaping the conversation and boosting visibility. For this list, we honed in on the accomplishments of these individuals and the way they have used their voice to push diversity and education {…}

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Obituary: French Opera Director and Manager Nicolas Joel Dies, Aged 67

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The Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse has announced that former General Manager Nicolas Joel has passed away on June 18, 2020; the cause of death is not known. Born in Paris, France, in 1953, Joel started his career in the performing arts at the age of 20, when he became assistant director at the Opéra du Rhin, where he spent {…}

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MCANA Picks Tesori and Thompson’s ‘Blue’ as Winner of Best New Opera Award

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On June 17th, the Music Critics Association of North America (MCANA) announced “Blue” as the winner of its Fourth Annual Award for Best New Opera. “Blue,” composed by Jeanine Tesori with libretto by Tazewell Thompson, premiered at the Glimmerglass Festival in July 2019 and tells the story of an African American couple residing in Harlem, New York City. The couple’s {…}

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MassOpera & OperaHub Join Forces to Re-Imagine New Opera Workshop

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MassOpera and OperaHub are joining forces to re-imagine a New Opera Workshop (NOW) with the intent of producing a new chamber opera. NOW will support the writing and development of new chamber operas with an emphasis on creating diverse roles for women. “When I joined MassOpera as Producing Artistic Director, I knew that developing a space to play, create and {…}

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Updates on Opera Companies & Orchestras Throughout U.S. & North America Canceled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

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***We will update this article as more cancellations are announced. A number of orchestras and opera houses have announced cancellations due to the coronavirus. The Boston Symphony Orchestra announced that it was canceling all performances at Symphony Hall from Friday, March 13 through Saturday, March 28. Meanwhile, the Nashville Opera announced the cancellation of performances of its children’s opera, scheduled {…}

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Updates on 2020-21 Opera & Concert Seasons in North America Canceled Or Changed Due to Coronavirus

Karen Slack & Damien Geter Named Artistic Advisors for Portland Opera

Are Online Concerts the Future of Opera?

Black Opera – How Jonathan Estabrooks, Miranda Plant & Kenneth Overton Are Telling the Story of a Generation of Legendary Black Artists

The 30 Influential LGBTQIA+ Players In Opera

Obituary: French Opera Director and Manager Nicolas Joel Dies, Aged 67

MCANA Picks Tesori and Thompson’s ‘Blue’ as Winner of Best New Opera Award

MassOpera & OperaHub Join Forces to Re-Imagine New Opera Workshop

Updates on Opera Companies & Orchestras Throughout U.S. & North America Canceled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak