Obituary: Welsh Baritone Eric Roberts Dies

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Welsh baritone Eric Roberts has died. The baritone began his singing career studying Fine Arts at Manchester University before gaining a scholarship to study singing at the Royal Manchester College of Music. He made his professional debut as Papageno in “The Magic Flute” with the Welsh National Opera and returned as Guglielmo in “Così fan tutte.” He would also perform {…}

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Opera Profile: ‘El Niño,’ John Adams’ Nativity Opera

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Though more famous for works such as “Doctor Atomic” and “Nixon in China,” John Adams also composed the memorable Christmas-themed opera, “El Niño” or “The Baby,” which tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christmas. The opera-oratorio premiered on December 15, 2000 in Paris and has been performed many times since as holiday entertainment. The first performance featured soloists {…}

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Sarai Elizabeth Cole & Rebecca L. Hargrove Discuss the Black Community’s Love-Hate Relationship With ‘Porgy and Bess’

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***Editorial Note: This article has been modified from its original version. (Credit: Ken Howard / Metropolitan Opera) “Porgy and Bess” is arguably America’s most celebrated and beloved opera. Following its premiere in 1935, the opera by George Gershwin about an African-American community in Charleston, South Carolina has become a mainstay of opera houses across the world, receiving major productions at {…}

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Opera Profile: Anthony Davis’ ‘Amistad’

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Anthony Davis’ “Amistad” didn’t have the greatest of premieres. The opera, which first appeared at the Lyric Opera of Chicago in 1997, received middling reviews. The opera, which featured a libretto by Thulani Davis, then underwent a major revision and was then presented at the Spoleto Festival USA in 2008. Of this newer version, Opera Today noted that the work {…}

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The 30 Influential LGBTQIA+ Players In Opera

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Happy Pride! As we continue our pride celebration, we turn to the most influential LGBTQIA+ performers, administrators, directors, and others who have been influential in the opera world in shaping the conversation and boosting visibility. For this list, we honed in on the accomplishments of these individuals and the way they have used their voice to push diversity and education {…}

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5 Groundbreaking Transgender Opera Singers

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It’s Pride Month and in honor of the month that celebrates the LGBT community, OperaWire is putting a spotlight on some of the most important LGBT artists in the opera world. For this list, we have looked at Transgender performers who have become influential voices in the opera community. Lucia Lucas Lucas made history in becoming the first Trans singer {…}

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A Comprehensive List of All Opera Companies Offering Free Streaming Services Right Now

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(Credit: Met Opera) ***UPDATE: Opera America has released a comprehensive database of all streaming options from around the world with more details about schedules and offerings. We highly recommend you check it out here. There are a lot of opera companies currently offering up streaming services for opera lovers around the world. While we have published individual pieces over the {…}

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Updates on Opera Companies & Orchestras Throughout U.S. & North America Canceled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

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***We will update this article as more cancellations are announced. A number of orchestras and opera houses have announced cancellations due to the coronavirus. The Boston Symphony Orchestra announced that it was canceling all performances at Symphony Hall from Friday, March 13 through Saturday, March 28. Meanwhile, the Nashville Opera announced the cancellation of performances of its children’s opera, scheduled {…}

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Gian Carlo Menotti Archive Released on YouTube

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A Gian Carlo Menotti archive has been created on YouTube for fans of the composer’s work. The new channel was created with the purpose of restoring old recordings of unseen performances including rare productions of his operas, chamber music and orchestral pieces. Among the works that have already been uploaded include NBC Theatre productions of “Maria Golovin,” “Labyrinth,” and “Martins {…}

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Obituary: Welsh Baritone Eric Roberts Dies

Opera Profile: ‘El Niño,’ John Adams’ Nativity Opera

Sarai Elizabeth Cole & Rebecca L. Hargrove Discuss the Black Community’s Love-Hate Relationship With ‘Porgy and Bess’

Opera Profile: Anthony Davis’ ‘Amistad’

The 30 Influential LGBTQIA+ Players In Opera

5 Groundbreaking Transgender Opera Singers

A Comprehensive List of All Opera Companies Offering Free Streaming Services Right Now

Updates on Opera Companies & Orchestras Throughout U.S. & North America Canceled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

Gian Carlo Menotti Archive Released on YouTube