Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced a cast change for its final performance of Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos.” The company noted that the role of the Composer will be sung by Olivia Vote replacing Isabel Leonard. Vote joined the roster of the Metropolitan Opera in the 2018-19 season for the first time for productions of “Die Walküre,” “Suor Angelica,” and her debut as {…}

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Nationale Opera & Ballet Makes Cast Change for ‘Tosca’

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The Nationale Opera & Ballet in Amsterdam has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of “Tosca.” The company announced that Federico De Michelis will be stepping into the role of Il Sagrestano. De Michelis was originally set to appear in the title of Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” at Virginia Opera; he has now been replaced with Erik {…}

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Center for Contemporary Opera Adds Kenneth Overton to Board

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The Center for Contemporary Opera has announced the appointment of Kenneth Overton to its Board. Overton is Grammy Award-winner who has performed with such companies as the Met Opera, Opéra de Montréal, Palacio Bellas Artes, New York City Opera, Opera Memphis, Nashville Opera, Utah Festival Opera, Opera Carolina, Toledo Opera, Opera Idaho, Opera Grand Rapids, San Francisco Opera, Deutsche Oper {…}

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Houston Grand Opera Announces Concert to Commemorate Carlisle Floyd

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The Houston Grand Opera is set to celebrate composer Carlisle Floyd in a memorial concert on February 11, 2022. The showcase, which will also be live streamed via HGO Digital, will feature selections from some of his most notable operas including “Susannah,” “Of Mice and Men,” and “Cold Sassy Tree.” Patrick Summers will conduct the performance, which will include the {…}

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Greensboro Opera Review: Porgy and Bess

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(Credit: Luke Jamroz) The long-awaited Greensboro Opera production of George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” starring Rhiannon Giddens, Thomas Cannon, and Sidney Outlaw was performed on Jan. 21 and 23, 2022 at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts. Originally the opera was scheduled to take place in 2020 but was postponed due to the start of the pandemic. The wait {…}

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OPERA America Announces 2022 Opera Hall of Fame Inductees and National Opera Trustee Recognition Award Recipients

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OPERA America has announced “OPERA America Salutes,” a celebration of opera’s outstanding leaders and the organization’s next 50 years. The March 4, 2022 event honoring artists, producers, and champions of the art form, will take place at The University Club of New York, and be hosted by mezzo-soprano, Denyce Graves. OPERA America will funnel the proceeds for the event into {…}

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National Opera Association Announces Winners of 2020-21 Opera Production Competition

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The National Opera Association has announced the winners for its 2020-21 Opera Production Competition. This year’s competition was divided into eight divisions based on Undergraduate and Graduate levels. A total of 12 awards were given. There was a tie for first place in Division I. Winners include Moores School of Music – University of Houston’s production of “A Hand of {…}

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Spoleto Festival Announces 2022 Operas

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The Spoleto Festival USA has announced its 2022 season featuring three New Operas. The company will world premiere “Omar” by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels. Kaneza Schaal will direct the opera with John Kennedy conducting. The cast will include Jamez McCorkle in the title role, Cheryse McLeod Lewis as Omar’s mother, and Laquita Mitchell as Julie. Opening in Senegal, the opera’s {…}

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Obituary: American Opera Composer Carlisle Floyd Dies at 95

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Famed composer Carlisle Floyd, who was considered one of the greatest American opera composers in history, has died at the age of 95. Born on June 11, 1926, in Latta, South Carolina, he was the son of a Methodist minister. He began his musical studies in 1943 when he entered Converse College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and studied piano under {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’

Nationale Opera & Ballet Makes Cast Change for ‘Tosca’

Center for Contemporary Opera Adds Kenneth Overton to Board

Houston Grand Opera Announces Concert to Commemorate Carlisle Floyd

Greensboro Opera Review: Porgy and Bess

OPERA America Announces 2022 Opera Hall of Fame Inductees and National Opera Trustee Recognition Award Recipients

National Opera Association Announces Winners of 2020-21 Opera Production Competition

Spoleto Festival Announces 2022 Operas

Obituary: American Opera Composer Carlisle Floyd Dies at 95