Johnathan McCullough & Christopher Allen Announces Formation of Fourth Wall Ensemble

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Executive Director Johnathan McCullough and Artistic and Creative Director Christopher Allen have announced the formation of “Fourth Wall Ensemble,” a 12-person vocal group “committed to the transformative power of storytelling through sound and movement.” Per an official press release, the group is founded on four core tenets: “A focus on creating an environment that fosters inclusivity; pay above the standard {…}

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Artist of the Week: Armando Contreras

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(Credit: Philip Grosbong) This week the Cincinnati Opera is set to present the world premiere staging of the opera “The Knock.” The opera explores what must be endured by the loved ones of those who serve. Based on years of interviews with real spouses of American soldiers, this new opera tells dramatic stories of heroism that often go unheard, tragedies {…}

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Artist of the Week: Vanessa Vasquez

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The Santa Fe Opera is set to open this week with a new production of “Le Nozze di Figaro” featuring a cast of rising stars. Among them will be Vanessa Vasquez who returns to the company after her debut in 2019. This season she will add the role of the Countess to her repertoire. The Colombian-American soprano first stepped onto {…}

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Artist of the Week: Laura Karpman, Steven Mackey & Damien Sneed

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With live performances returning to the stage, OperaWire will continue its weekly artist of the week series highlighting some of the world’s greatest artists as they reach milestones in their careers. And this week will be an exciting one at the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis as the company will world premiere the News Works Bold Voices Lab featuring three {…}

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Michael Christie to Accompany Finalists of BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition 2021

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The BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition has announced that Michael Christie will lead the Welsh National Opera Orchestra during the event. Christie will accompany contestants during the final of the main prize competition which is set for June 19, 2021. “I am thrilled to be conducting for the BBC Singer of the World Competition this, of all complicated {…}

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Karen Slack to Headline Film Adaptation of ‘dwb (driving while black)’

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The creators behind the opera “dwb (driving while black)” have announced that on April 23, they will premiere a film adaptation of the work, presented by UrbanArias. This production of the opera by Susan Kander and Roberta Gumbel will showcase a cast featuring soprano Karen Slack, directed by Du’Bois and Camry A’Keen of A’KEEN Brand. The film will blend elements {…}

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Etta Fung & Samantha Chong Headline Istituto Italiano di Cultura Hong Kong’s New Year’s Recital

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The Istituto Italiano di Cultura Hong Kong is set to showcase a New Year’s Recital on Jan. 1, 2021. The showcase will feature soprano Etta Fung, mezzo-soprano Samantha Chong, and piano Wei-en Hsu as they take on solos and duets from opera, song, and film by Scarlatti, Caccini, Bellini, Donizetti, Tosti, Morricone, Rota and Piovani. Chong is a Malaysian-born mezzo {…}

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Artist Of The Week: Kathryn Lewek

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(Credit: Kathryn Lewek Official Facebook) Kathryn Lewek is the reigning Queen of the Night. She has performed the role in every major theater including the Metropolitan Opera, the Deutsche Oper Berlin, Bregenzer Festspiele, Houston Grand Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Washington National Opera, Wiener Staatsoper, Teatro Real in Madrid, Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, Festival Castell de Peralada, Opera Leipzig, Opera de Toulon, English {…}

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Interview: Baritone Lucia Lucas On Making Historic U.S. Debut In ‘Don Giovanni’

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On May 3, 2019 the Tulsa Opera will host an American first. According to a carefully worded press release, it will be “the first time a trans woman has performed a principal role on the operatic stage in the US.” Baritone Lucia Lucas will make her American main-stage debut in the title role of Mozart and da Ponte’s “Don Giovanni.” {…}

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Johnathan McCullough & Christopher Allen Announces Formation of Fourth Wall Ensemble

Artist of the Week: Armando Contreras

Artist of the Week: Vanessa Vasquez

Artist of the Week: Laura Karpman, Steven Mackey & Damien Sneed

Michael Christie to Accompany Finalists of BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition 2021

Karen Slack to Headline Film Adaptation of ‘dwb (driving while black)’

Etta Fung & Samantha Chong Headline Istituto Italiano di Cultura Hong Kong’s New Year’s Recital

Artist Of The Week: Kathryn Lewek

Interview: Baritone Lucia Lucas On Making Historic U.S. Debut In ‘Don Giovanni’