Chicago Opera Theater to World Premiere ‘Quamino’s Map’

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Chicago Opera Theater is set to world premiere “Quamino’s Map” on April 23, 2022. The opera, which was composed by Errollyn Wallen and written by Deborah Brevoort, is inspired by S.I. Martin’s “Incomparable World.” The work tells the story of Juba Freeman who arrives in London after winning his freedom after fighting in the Revolutionary War. He meets Amelia Alumond, {…}

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Jamie Barton & Stephanie Blythe Lead Chicago Opera Theater’s ‘Carmen’

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The Chicago Opera Theater is set to open its season with Bizet’s “Carmen.” The semi-staged production will give audiences a rare opportunity to hear two world-class dramatic mezzo-sopranos debut new roles opposite one another. Jamie Barton will make her role debut in the title role while Blythely Oratonio, the tenor alter ego of the legendary Stephanie Blythe, will sing his {…}

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Stephanie Blythe, Jamie Barton & Damien Geter Lead Chicago Opera Theater’s 2021-22 Season

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The Chicago Opera Theater has announced its 2021-22 season which will see a return to in-person performances. The season opens with a concert performance of Bizet’s “Carmen” with a COT twist. Jamie Barton will make her role debut opposite Stephanie Blythe in the tenor role of Don José as her tenor alter ego Blythely Oratonio. The performance will also star {…}

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Roundtable With the Creators & Performers of Chicago Opera Theater’s ‘The Puppy Episode’

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Four characters across generations come to terms with their identities as a major coming-out story was playing out on television. That is at the core of “The Puppy Episode,” a new work set to be showcased by Chicago Opera Theater as part of its Vanguard Emerging Opera Composer Residency. The work was composed by Matthew Recio in collaboration with librettist {…}

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Chicago Opera Theater to Present ‘The Puppy Episode’

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(Credit: Sean Su) Chicago Opera Theater (COT) will present “The Puppy Episode,” with music by Matthew Recio, a COT Vanguard Emerging Opera Composer. The premiere is scheduled for Saturday, March 20 at 7:30 P.M. Tickets are available for purchase until 7:30 P.M. the following day, and ticket-holders will have 24 hours to stream the opera. The Vanguard Emerging Opera Composer {…}

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Chicago Opera Theater to Stream ‘La Hija de Rappaccini’

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The Chicago Opera Theater has announced an update to its digital production slated for April 24, 2021. The company announced that instead of the previously announced Daniel Catán’s “Il Postino,” COT will perform the Chicago premiere of “La Hija de Rappaccini,” also by Catán. The staged Spanish-language opera will feature native Spanish speakers in principal roles and will be directed {…}

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Chicago Opera Theater Announces Digital 2020-21 Season

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(Credit: Michael Brosilow) Chicago Opera Theater has announced an extensive digital 2020-21 season, which will feature five full operas. “Like most arts organizations, we’ve had to take stock of our values and strengths to determine how best to approach our season,” said Stefan Edlis and Gael Neeson General Director Ashley Magnus in a press release. “For COT, the priority is {…}

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Raquel González, David Lomelí, Michael Mayes, Alexandra Loutsion Headline Chicago Opera Theater’s 2020-21 Season

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The Chicago Opera Theater has announced its 2020-21 season, which will feature three Chicago premieres. “The 21st century has redefined American opera through an exceptional creative surge,” said Music Director Lidiya Yankovskaya, who was at the forefront for programming for the season. “COT is quickly establishing our place at the vanguard of this movement. In our 2020-21 season, we uphold {…}

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Chicago Opera Theater Shows Support for Contracted Artists in Uncertain Time

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The Chicago Opera Theater, despite being forced to cancel several performances due to Coronavirus, will still honor its agreed upon fees, regardless of the Force Majeure clause. Per The Middle-Class Artist, “despite the financial hardship, Chicago Opera Theatre is ignoring the #Forcemajeure clause and paying its artist the full fee. One singer involved told me, she’s ‘grateful they’re in a {…}

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Chicago Opera Theater to World Premiere ‘Quamino’s Map’

Jamie Barton & Stephanie Blythe Lead Chicago Opera Theater’s ‘Carmen’

Stephanie Blythe, Jamie Barton & Damien Geter Lead Chicago Opera Theater’s 2021-22 Season

Roundtable With the Creators & Performers of Chicago Opera Theater’s ‘The Puppy Episode’

Chicago Opera Theater to Present ‘The Puppy Episode’

Chicago Opera Theater to Stream ‘La Hija de Rappaccini’

Chicago Opera Theater Announces Digital 2020-21 Season

Raquel González, David Lomelí, Michael Mayes, Alexandra Loutsion Headline Chicago Opera Theater’s 2020-21 Season

Chicago Opera Theater Shows Support for Contracted Artists in Uncertain Time