Opera San José Releases Documentary on Making of ‘Three Decembers’

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Opera San José has released a documentary that details the making of “Three Decembers.” The opera will be released via streaming on Dec. 3, 2020 and stars Susan Graham, Maya Kherani, and Efraín Solís. “To be back doing what I do, it’s a miracle,” Susan Graham states in the film. “I’m so proud of this company and its resourcefulness and {…}

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Q & A: Khori Dastoor on Opera San Jose’s ‘Three Decembers’ & the World of Opera Streaming

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On Dec. 3, 2020, Opera San José will present an innovative fully staged production of Jake Heggie’s vibrant modern opera, “Three Decembers” via streaming. The production will include Maya Kherani, Efraín Solís, and Susan Graham and was filmed at Opera San José’s Heiman Digital Studio following all safety regulations. At the head of the production was General Director Khor Dastoor, {…}

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Opera San José Announces Spanish & Vietnamese Subtitles for ‘Three Decembers’

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(Credit: David Allen) Opera San José has announced that it will offer its virtual production of Jake Heggie’s chamber opera, “Three Decembers,” with Spanish and Vietnamese subtitles. The company noted that the Latin and Vietnamese communities are among the largest in San Jose. In a statement, Opera San José said, “the company is dedicated to producing accessible, affordable, world-class performance, {…}

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Jayme Burzette Launches Muse Artists International

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Artist manager Jayme Burzette has created Muse Artists International, a new agency where he will be Managing Director. Burzette kicked off his career in marketing and development research at the Minnesota Orchestra and The Santa Fe Opera before heading to New York City to work for Columbia Artists Management. He eventually joined IMG Artists in 2016 and worked with such {…}

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Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Anna Netrebko, Leontyne Price, Renée Fleming & Jonas Kaufmann Headline Weeks 34, 35, 36, 37 & 38 of Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced the next five weeks of its streaming slate which will focus on Baroque to the present, followed by a week of productions conducted by Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, a Family Drama Week, and a Stars in Signature Roles week All Nightly Met Opera Streams begin at 7:30pm and remain available via metopera.org for 23 {…}

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Sondra Radvanovsky & Keri Alkema Release Save the Arts Video

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The “Screaming Divas” have released a new video entitled “Save the Arts.” The video showcases Sondra Radvanovsky performing alongside Rachael Kerr from Koerner Hall as images of empty theaters, newspaper headlines, and hopeful messages appear on the screen. Soprano Keri Alkema edited the video. In a message from Radvanovsky and Alkema, the sopranos noted they posted the video “in the {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Angel Blue, Joyce DiDonato, Anna Netrebko, Eric Owens Headline Weeks 25 & 26 of Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams

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(Credit: Met Opera / Ken Howard / Marty Sohl) The Met Opera has unveiled its 25 and 26th weeks of streaming, continuing its theme-based streaming options. For week 25, the company will focus on 20th-century classics, while the ensuing week of streams will place an emphasis on French operas. Monday, August 31 – R. Strauss’s Elektra Starring Nina Stemme, Adrianne Pieczonka, Waltraud {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Stars Live in Concert Review: Renée Fleming in Washington D.C.

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As Renée Fleming, “America’s Diva,” introduced the third to last piece in a program that ranged from Handel to Cantaloube to Harold Arlen, the beloved singer sighed deeply. It was a testament to the magic and beauty she had spun singing one of the standout numbers of her concert, “O mio babbino caro” from Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi.” She sang the {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Renée Fleming, Anna Netrebko, Lawrence Brownlee, Mirella Freni Headline Week 19 of Met Opera Nightly Streams

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The Metropolitan Opera has announced its schedule for Week 20 of nightly streams. The company will present a slew of major superstars in this latest edition, including Anna Netrebko, Roberto Alagna, Jonas Kaufmann, Mirella Freni, and Renée Fleming, among others. Here is the full breakdown. Monday, July 20 –Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” Starring Isabel Leonard, Lawrence Brownlee, Christopher Maltman, {…}

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Opera San José Releases Documentary on Making of ‘Three Decembers’

Q & A: Khori Dastoor on Opera San Jose’s ‘Three Decembers’ & the World of Opera Streaming

Opera San José Announces Spanish & Vietnamese Subtitles for ‘Three Decembers’

Jayme Burzette Launches Muse Artists International

Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Anna Netrebko, Leontyne Price, Renée Fleming & Jonas Kaufmann Headline Weeks 34, 35, 36, 37 & 38 of Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams

Sondra Radvanovsky & Keri Alkema Release Save the Arts Video

Jonas Kaufmann, Angel Blue, Joyce DiDonato, Anna Netrebko, Eric Owens Headline Weeks 25 & 26 of Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams

Metropolitan Opera Stars Live in Concert Review: Renée Fleming in Washington D.C.

Jonas Kaufmann, Renée Fleming, Anna Netrebko, Lawrence Brownlee, Mirella Freni Headline Week 19 of Met Opera Nightly Streams