Opera Parallèle To Celebrate Multiple Anniversaries with ‘Harvey Milk’

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Opera Parallèle is set to present Stewart Wallace and Michael Korie’s “Harvey Milk” on May 15-17, 2020 at YBCA in San Francisco. The performance marks the 25th anniversary of the world premiere of the opera, which will be showcased in an all-new version as part of Opera Parallèle’s 10th anniversary. Moreover, the performances will also celebrate the 90th birthday of {…}

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Isabel Leonard, Christine Goerke & Arturo Chacón-Cruz Highlight Houston Grand Opera’s 2020-2021 Season

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The Houston Grand Opera has announced its 2020-21 season featuring a number of established as well as rising stars. Here is a detailed look at the upcoming productions: The season opens with Bizet’s “Carmen” with a cast that includes Isabel Leonard and Carolyn Sproule alternating in the role of Carmen, Andrea Caré and Frederick Ballentine alternating as Don José, Anita {…}

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Opéra de Montréal To Present ‘Written on Skin’

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The Opéra de Montréal is set to present the Canadian premiere of George Benjamin’s “Written on Skin” starting on Jan. 25, 2020. The opera, which will run for a total of four performances, will star Magali Simard-Galdès, Daniel Okulitch, Luigi Schifano, Florence Bourget, and Jean-Michel Richet. It will be conducted by Nicole Paiement with Alain Gauthier conducting the production. In {…}

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Catherine Cook To Star in Opera Parallèle’s ‘Bon Appétit!’

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Opera Parallèle is set to showcase “Bon Appétit!” on Feb. 16 and 17, 2020. The one-woman show will star Catherine Cook as Julia Child. While singing, Cook will create a Child’s iconic French chocolate cake. She will be directed by Brian Staufenbiel. The performance will also be preceded by cocktails and a multi-course seasonal dinner with performances by soprano Taylor {…}

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Patricia Racette, Susan Graham, Amy Shoremount Headline Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – North America

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As November gets started, we look at a weekend packed with repertory that you don’t get a chance to see every day. So without further ado, here are top five operas to see this weekend. La Serva Padrona – The Lighthouse Opera Company, Bronx, NY The Bronx-based opera company will showcase the rare Pergolesi opera at Opera America with a {…}

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Frederica Von Stade, Catherine Cook Star in Opera Parallèle’s 2019-20 Srason

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Opera Parallèle has announced its 2019-20 season. It all kicks off with “Bill and Flicka: Generous Spirits,” a performance featuring legendary artists William Burden and Frederica Von Stade. They will also perform alongside Christabel Nunoo with Keisuke Nakagoshi at the piano. Performance Date: Sept. 19, 2020 A “Because of You” annual benefit gala will be held at the San Francisco {…}

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Major Themes For Opera Conference 2019 Unveiled

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Opera America has announced the major themes of its Opera Conference 2019. The major annual event will take place between June 12-16 in San Francisco and will feature more than 700 opera administrators, trustees, and artists who will discuss three overlying themes: Examining Traditions, Exploring Business Innovation and Deepening Civic Practice. “Examining Traditions” will be led by Philip Kennicott of {…}

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The Dallas Opera Announces Participants For 2019 Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors

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The Dallas Opera has announced the names of the 12 distinguished professionals (six conductors, three administrators, and four American observers) selected to participate in the fifth annual residency of the Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors at The Dallas Opera. The six conductors selected include Tiffany Chang (USA), Jiannan Cheng (China), Tamara Dworetz (USA), Marta Kluczyńska (Poland), Madeline {…}

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Opera Parallèle Announces Performances For Children’s Opera

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Opera Parallèle is set to present the children’s opera “Xochitl and the Flowers” as part of its “Hands-on-Opera” program. The performances are set for May 18 and 19 at the Community Music Center Mission Brance in San Francisco. Admission is free. The opera, which is composed by the company’s composer-in-residence Chris Pratorius Gómez, is based on a children’ book by {…}

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Opera Parallèle To Celebrate Multiple Anniversaries with ‘Harvey Milk’

Isabel Leonard, Christine Goerke & Arturo Chacón-Cruz Highlight Houston Grand Opera’s 2020-2021 Season

Opéra de Montréal To Present ‘Written on Skin’

Catherine Cook To Star in Opera Parallèle’s ‘Bon Appétit!’

Patricia Racette, Susan Graham, Amy Shoremount Headline Top 5 Operas To See This Weekend – North America

Frederica Von Stade, Catherine Cook Star in Opera Parallèle’s 2019-20 Srason

Major Themes For Opera Conference 2019 Unveiled

The Dallas Opera Announces Participants For 2019 Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors

Opera Parallèle Announces Performances For Children’s Opera