On Site Opera Announces ‘What Lies Beneath’

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On Site Opera has announced that it would return to live performances this fall with “What Lies Beneath.” The showcase, which will take place between August 28- Sept. 2 at the ship Wavertree, is a vignette featuring music by such composers as Anthony Davis, Juliana Hall, Damien Geter, Benjamin Britten, E.M. Forester, John Ireland, and Ralph Vaughan Williams. Performers include {…}

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Des Moines Opera Announces Extended Version of ‘American Apollo’

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Des Moines Opera has announced the commission of an expanded version of Damien Geter and Lila Palmer’s opera “American Apollo.” Originally commissioned by Washington National Opera for its 2020-21 season, the full-length work will see its world premiere in 2024, where it will be presented in partnership with Pyramid Theatre Company and the Des Moines Art Center. The opera centers {…}

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Elīna Garanča, Michelle Johnson, Saioa Hernandez, Benjamin Bernheim, Marina Rebeka Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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There are a lot of unique experiences to be had via streaming in the opera world this week and we’re excited to share our top 10 choices. A star soprano. Rising opera stars. The future of opera. A new work filmed in a major museum. Lots of Verdi and Mozart. All of these and more are on offer. So let’s {…}

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Washington National Opera to Present American Opera Initiative

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The Washington National Opera is set to present the ninth season of its acclaimed American Opera Initiative. The upcoming season will present three world premieres on the Kennedy Center’s streaming platform, Digital Stage+ on Saturday, May 1. the performance will be directed by Amanda Consol and will feature works by librettist-composer teams Laura Fuentes and Ben Morris, Rebecca Hart and {…}

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Seattle Opera to Stream ‘Flight’ from Museum of Flight

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The Seattle Opera has announced it will stream Jonathan Dove’s “Flight.” The production, which will stream from April 23 to 25, will star Randall Scotting, Sharleen Joynt, Joshua Kohl, Karen Vuong, Margaret Gawrysiak, Sarah Larsen, Joseph Lattanzi, Aubrey Allicock, Karin Mushegain, and Damien Geter. Viswa Subbaraman conducts the work in a production by Brian Staufenbiel. Kyle Seago will direct “Flight” {…}

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Portland Opera to Explore Black Experience in ‘Journeys to Justice’ Concert

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On April 16, 2021, Portland Opera will present “Journeys to Justice,” a virtual concert featuring art songs, opera, and short pieces that focus on love, justice, and the experiences of Black Americans. Curated by PO Artistic Advisor Damien Geter, the concert will be directed by Associate Artistic Director for Portland Center Stage Chip Miller. Lance Inouye conducts a roster of {…}

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Kenneth Overton Leads On Site Opera’s Musical Tour through Black History with ‘The Road We Came’

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Later this year, On Site Opera will take audiences on an immersive, musical tour through parts of New York City with “The Road We Came.” Set to run from May 1 through July 31, 2021, the guided tour will feature filmed musical performances and spoken narration that shed light on the history of its locations through Harlem, Midtown, and Lower {…}

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West Edge Opera Announces Finalists for Aperture Online Residency

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West Edge Opera has announced the finalists for its Aperture Online Residency. Out of a total of 22 semi-finalists, a total of eight proposals by composer/librettist teams were selected to move on to the final round. This final round includes two “Sprints,” in which four creative teams will develop their projects and submit weekly videos to update subscribers on their {…}

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Karine Babajanyan, Daniel Okulitch & Lucio Gallo Lead Seattle Opera’s Spring Digital Season

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The Seattle Opera has announced its Spring digital series after canceling its originally planned 2020-21 season. Andrew Stenson presents a recital on YouTube Streaming Date: Jan. 29, 2021 Jasmine Habersham and WIll Thomas in Recital will perform a new recital. Streaming Dates: Feb. 19-March 12, 2021 Randall Scotting, Jeni Houser, Joshua Kohl, Karen Vuong, Maya Gour, Margaret Gawrysiak, Joseph Lattanzi, {…}

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On Site Opera Announces ‘What Lies Beneath’

Des Moines Opera Announces Extended Version of ‘American Apollo’

Elīna Garanča, Michelle Johnson, Saioa Hernandez, Benjamin Bernheim, Marina Rebeka Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

Washington National Opera to Present American Opera Initiative

Seattle Opera to Stream ‘Flight’ from Museum of Flight

Portland Opera to Explore Black Experience in ‘Journeys to Justice’ Concert

Kenneth Overton Leads On Site Opera’s Musical Tour through Black History with ‘The Road We Came’

West Edge Opera Announces Finalists for Aperture Online Residency

Karine Babajanyan, Daniel Okulitch & Lucio Gallo Lead Seattle Opera’s Spring Digital Season