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Handel and Haydn Society to Revive ‘Crossing the Deep’

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Handel and Haydn Society is set to present “Crossing the Deep” on Jan. 17 and 19, 2025. The showcase, which takes place at the New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall, was created in 2023 by Conductor Dr. Anthony Trecek-King and countertenor Reginald Mobley as a response to the revelation that Handel had owned stock in companies involved the in slave trade. {…}

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Odyssey Opera to Present ‘Lysistrata’

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The Odyssey Opera is set to present Mark Adamo’s “Lysistrata” in partnership with the Boston Modern Orchestra Project. The presentation on Feb. 15 will be the Boston premiere at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall. The opera is Mark Adamo’s early-21st century hilarious take on the ancient satire written over 2000 years ago by Greek playwright Aristophanes. Gil Rose leads an international {…}

Business, News

Canadian Opera Company Music Director & Chorus Master Extend Contracts

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The Canadian Opera Company has announced that Music Director Johannes Debus and Chorus Master Sandra Host have renewed their contracts through the 2028-29 season. The company said, “Our audiences know that an opera with Johannes at the podium and our chorus led by Sandra will always be an exceptional musical experience. Many congratulations, Johannes and Sandra! We can’t wait to {…}

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Boston Baroque to Present ‘The Creation with Hera Hyesang Park & Paul Appleby

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(Credit: Frances Marshall ) The Boston Baroque is set to present Music Director Martin Pearlman’s revival of Haydn’s “The Creation.” It will mark the first concert of Pearlman’s final season with the ensemble. The performances will be held on Oct. 4 and 5 at the New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall and GBH’s Calderwood Studio and will feature soprano Hera Hyesang Park, {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q&A: ONEcomposer’s Stephen Spinelli & Tamara Acosta on Florence Price & ‘Beyond the Years’

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Stephen Spinelli and Tamara Acosta, the co-founders of ONEcomposer talked with OperaWire about their research and the importance of documenting the lives and work of underrepresented composers. Specifically they dive into their finding on Florence Price and the creation of the new album, “Beyond the Years,” with Karen Slack and Michelle Cann. “Beyond the Years: Unpublished Songs of Florence Price” {…}

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Odyssey Opera & Boston Modern Orchestra Project Team Up for Gershwin Double Bill

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Odyssey Opera and Boston Modern Orchestra Project will present a double bill of “Of Thee I Sing” and “Let ‘Em Eat Cake” on Oct. 12, 2024. The two works by George and Ira Gershwin, will take the stage at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall and feature Heather Buck, Aaron Engebreth, Abigail Paschke, Neal Ferreira, and Steven Goldstein. Gil Rose conducts {…}

IndieOpera

Errin Brooks to Headline Vashon Opera’s ‘Otello’

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(Image Courtesy of Vashon Opera) Vashon Opera is set to present Verdi’s “Otello” on Sept. 20 and 22, 2024. The production, which will take place at the Vashon Center for the Arts, will star Errin Brooks in the title role alongside Jennifer Krikawa as Desdemona and Chad Armstrong as Iago. Other cast members include Brendan Tuohy, Soon Cho, Zachary Lenox, {…}

Special Features

A Tale of 3 Operas & Their Unique Revival Stories

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(Photo Credit: LA Opera/Cory Weaver) Throughout time, many operas have been written which, due to the nature of things, distracts from their quality, instead leaving them behind for other, newer alternatives. However, thanks to opera’s dedicated fanbase, including everyone from laymen to academics to performers and beyond, many operas which didn’t get their fair shot are given new life after {…}