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San Diego Opera Cancels ‘The Fall and the Rising’

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The San Diego Opera has canceled its upcoming “The Fall and the Rising” performances. In a statement, the company said, “Originally scheduled for 2020, and delayed because of COVID, ‘The Falling and the Rising’ was co-commissioned by San Diego Opera and we created the production that has been seen at opera houses around the country. San Diego Opera was excited {…}

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Michelle Bradley to Headline ‘Tosca’ at San Diego Opera

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The San Diego Opera will present Puccini‘s “Tosca”  this March. The famed work will star soprano Michelle Bradley, bass-baritone Greer Grimsley, and tenor Marcelo Puente. Other cast members include baritone Michael Sokol, tenor Joel Sorensen, and soprano Abigail Allwein. Valerio Galli conducts. Performances are set for March 25, 28 and 31 and April 2, 2023 at the San Diego Civic Theater. {…}

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San Diego Opera to Showcase Nicolas Reveles’ ‘Ghosts’

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San Diego Opera is set to world premiere Nicolas Reveles’ “Ghosts” on April 14, 2023. The work is comprised of three operas including “Eden,” “Dormir,” and “House.” “Eden,” which is based on a libretto by John de los Santos, is a tribute to Edgar Allan Poe. “Dormir” was written by Michael Vegas Mussman and explores what might happen when Old {…}

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San Diego Opera Names New Artistic Administrator

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San Diego Opera has announced the appointment of Melody Moore as its Artistic Administrator. In her new role, the famed soprano will serve as an advisor to General Director David Bennett in casting decisions. Moore has performed with such companies as Los Angeles Opera, San Francisco Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Seattle Opera, and Washington National Opera, among others. “I am {…}

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San Diego Opera Announces Winners of Opera Hack 3.0

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San Diego Opera has announced the winning bids for Opera Hack 3.0. The three winners include “Baroque Reality: Accessible Augmented Reality Stagecraft,” “Metropolis 3.0,” and “PO(pera)V.” Each team will be awarded $5,000 to move its proposal forward. Per an official press statement “Baroque Reality: Accessible Augmented Reality Stagecraft,” was proposed by Esha Datta, Lindsey Blackhurst, Sarah Hutchings, and Mitchell Hutchings. {…}

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San Diego Opera & La Jolla Music Society to Present Isabel Leonard in Concert

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San Diego Opera and La Jolla Music Society are joining forces to present Isabel Leonard and Pablo Sáinz-Villegas in concert. The showcase, which is set to take place on Dec. 1, 2022, at the Baker-Baum Concert Hall at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, will be the first co-presentation between the two organizations. The concert will spotlight the musical traditions {…}

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Marina Costa-Jackson, Michelle Bradley, Stephanie Blythe, Maria Katzarava, Teresa Alzadon Headline San Diego Opera’s 2022-23 Season

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San Diego Opera has announced its 2022-23 season. Kicking things off will be the world premiere of “El ultimo sueño de Frida y Diego” by Gabriela Lena Frank and Nilo Cruz. The work will star Guadalupe Paz, Maria Katzarava, and Alfredo Daza. Lorena Maza directs while Roberto Kalb conducts. “Frida Kahlo has been a hero since my girlhood. Before I {…}

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San Diego Opera Announces ‘Opera Hack 3.0’

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San Diego Opera has announced “Opera Hack 3.0,” the third installment in its interdisciplinary series which brings theater and tech experts together to explore how technology can improve the production, presentation, and experience of opera. On May 20, 2022, “Opera Hack” will commence with numerous, virtual events featuring panelists, partners, and participants, as they introduce new topics of discussion. There {…}