Washington National Opera Announces Cast Change For ‘Blue’

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Baritone Gordon Hawkins is set to sing the role of The Reverend in Washington National Opera’s upcoming co-commissioned production of Tazewell Thompson and Jeanine Tesori’s “Blue.” The company announced that Hawkins will replace Lester Lynch, who has withdrawn for personal reasons. Hawkins is a winner of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and the George London Grant recipient. He has {…}

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Russell Thomas, Leah Crocetto and Kathryn Lewek Highlight Washington National Opera’s 2019-20 Season

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Washington National Opera has announced its 2019-20 season! The lineup consists of six main-stage operas: two new productions, three productions new to Washington, and the D.C. premiere of a Zambello-commissioned work by composer Jeanine Tesori and librettist Tazewell Thompson. Additionally, the American Opera Initiative will return for “Three 20-Minute Operas,” which will showcase the work of three new composer-librettist teams during {…}

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Washington National Opera To Celebrate WWI Centennial With ‘Silent Night’

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The Washington National Opera will celebrate the centennial of the WWI Armistice with Kevin Puts’s Pulitzer Prize-winning opera “Silent Night.” The acclaimed work based on the wartime ceasefire depicted in the Oscar-nominated ” Joyeux Noël” will feature current members and alumni from the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program and WNO Chorus. The cast will include Raquel González, Michael Adams, Aleksey Bogdanov, {…}

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Philip Glass to be Guest of Honor at Opera Parallele’s October Gala

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On October 10, 2018, Opera Parallele will be holding its 2018 gala benefit to aid in their ongoing commitment to promote the arts through their education and community outreach programs. The theme of this year’s gala, “Creative Rebels,” will honor such figures as Harvey Milk, Georgia O’Keeffe, Steve Jobs, Julia Child, and Sister Helen Prejean, with a montage opera created {…}

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Opera Parallèle’s 2018-19 Season To Include Philip Glass, Rachel Portman & Laura Kaminsky

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Opera Parallèle has announced its 2018-19 season featuring a world premiere, a continuing relationship with composer Philip Glass, the return of Rachel Portman, a pivotal new production, and the annual Up Close and Parallèle gala. Productions The season opens with Philip Glass’ “In the Penal Colony” in a new production in collaboration with the Day and Nights Festival. Nicole Paiement conducts a new production by Brian Staufenbiel starring {…}

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Kevin Puts, Latonia Moore & Venera Gimadieva Headline Washington National Opera’s 2018-19 Season

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The Washington National Opera has announced its 2018-19 season showcasing five productions and a number of vocal events. Main Stage The season opens with Verdi’s “La Traviata” starring Venera Gimadieva in her WNO debut and Jacqueline Echols sharing the role. Joshua Guerrero and Mario Chang share the role of Alfredo, both making company debuts. Lucas Meachem also makes his debut {…}

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Opera Parallèle Kicks Off Season with ‘The Little Prince’

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Opera Parallèle will kick off its season with “The Little Prince.” The performances will take place between Dec. 1 through 3 at the Cowell Theater in Sa Francisco. The production will be led by Director/conductor Nicole Paiement and Creative Director Brian Staufenbiel, while illustrations and media design will be created by Matt Kish and David Murakami, respectively. Christine Cook will create the costumes. The production {…}

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Kaileigh Riess Stars in ‘The Singing Cabinet of Mathilde LeBeau’

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Opera on Tap is set to present “The Singing Cabinet of Mathilde LeBeau.” Soprano Kaileigh Riess and actress Carla Kissane star in the concert which is the first of six installations that total up to the full opera, “The Singing Cabinets.” The story follows an automaton constructed in the likeness of a Mathilde LeBeau, a celebrated opera singer, who mysteriously {…}

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Schmidt Vocal Arts Announces 2025-26 Programming

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Schmidt Vocal Arts has announced its full schedule for 2025-26. The organization, led by Executive Director Linda McAlister, is committed to supporting and creating opportunities for early-career classical singers. This season’s schedule includes online offerings, master classes, webinars, and a Q&A session about its competitions for high school and undergraduate singers. Attendance at is open to all, but registration is {…}

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Washington National Opera Announces Cast Change For ‘Blue’

Russell Thomas, Leah Crocetto and Kathryn Lewek Highlight Washington National Opera’s 2019-20 Season

Washington National Opera To Celebrate WWI Centennial With ‘Silent Night’

Philip Glass to be Guest of Honor at Opera Parallele’s October Gala

Opera Parallèle’s 2018-19 Season To Include Philip Glass, Rachel Portman & Laura Kaminsky

Kevin Puts, Latonia Moore & Venera Gimadieva Headline Washington National Opera’s 2018-19 Season

Opera Parallèle Kicks Off Season with ‘The Little Prince’

Kaileigh Riess Stars in ‘The Singing Cabinet of Mathilde LeBeau’

Schmidt Vocal Arts Announces 2025-26 Programming