Q & A: Composer Mark Grey On His Vision For ‘Frankenstein’ & Its World Premiere At La Monnaie

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Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” is one of the most iconic novels ever written, its meditation on men’s relationship with technology always appealing to people across generations. Film adaptations of the legendary work have been a major fixture of 20th century popular culture and in recent years, there have been a number of composers who have tried to put their own touches {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Niloufar Talebi on ‘Abraham in Flames’ & Being a Multi-Faceted Creator

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Niloufar Talebi is an author, award-winning translator, multi-disciplinary artist, and producer. She has received commissions from Carnegie Hall, Cal Performances, and the Atlanta Symphony, and her work has been featured at Stanford Live, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Kennedy Center, World Literature Today, PBS Frontline, ArteEast, Bidoun, Poetry International, Rattapalax, and Mother Jones Magazine. {…}

Artist of the Week, News

Artist of The Week: Catalina Cuervo

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Catalina Cuervo has become synonymous with one role; “Maria de Buenos Aria.” The role has brought her much acclaim around the United States as she has brought the opera to major companies in Arizona, New Orleans, Florida, Cincinnati, and Atlanta. To date, she is also the soprano who has performed the role more than any other singer and as OperaWire noted, she {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Interview: Soprano Meghan Picerno’s Balancing Act

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Throughout history, many opera stars have managed to make the crossover to Broadway and musical theatre, enjoying successful careers in both. Most recently, Renée Fleming earned raves for her work in “Carousel” on Broadway. Paolo Szot is another in recent years who has also managed a successful development in both arenas as well. Coloratura soprano Meghan Picerno is another taking {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Los Angeles Philharmonic 2018 Review – Otello

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Last year, rising Verdi star Russell Thomas spoke to OperaWire about his strategy for easing into such a titanic role the title role in Verdi’s “Otello.” “I always thought if I would try to take on such a monumental task, the first outing would have to be in concert so I can focus only on the singing and not have to {…}

Artist of the Week, News

Artist Of The Week: Daniel Okulitch Returns To ‘Brokeback Mountain’

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The New York City Opera celebrates Pride Month for the second year, continuing its initiative to diversify and represent diverse cultures. This season it will present the American premiere of “Brokeback Mountain” starring Daniel Okulitch, who created the opera role of Ennis del Mar at the Teatro Real de Madrid. When Okulitch sang the first production in 2014, he earned rave {…}

News

Mezzo Victoria Livengood To Receive Honorary Doctorate From Boston Conservatory At Berklee

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Opera star Victoria Livengood will be presented with an honorary doctorate by the Boston Conservatory at Berklee at this year’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 12, 2018. She will be honored alongside Tony-winning performer Billy Porter. “It is a pleasure to honor two artistic luminaries at our commencement ceremony this year,” said Cathy Young, the Executive Director of Boston Conservatory {…}

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Inna Dukach To Make Her Met Debut As ‘Madama Butterfly’ Tuesday

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Ermonela Jaho has canceled tonight’s performance of “Madama Butterfly.” The Metropolitan Opera announced via Twitter that due to illness Jaho would not be able to perform. As a result, Inna Dukach will sing the role of Cio-Cio-San, making her Met debut. Dukach, who has been covering “Madama Butterfly” since the fall, sang the role of Cio-Cio-San in Anchorage and Atlanta. {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Embracing Tradition & Moving Beyond It – Tenor Russell Thomas On ‘Don Carlo,’ ‘Otello,’ & How To Learn From Artists & Audiences Of The Present & Past

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This Saturday, March 3, 2018, the Washington National Opera will be staging a four-act version of “Don Carlo” with a superstar cast. While many might turn to the likes of Leah Crocetto, Jamie Barton, or Eric Owens, for the star power, tenor Russell Thomas is poised to have a big night in his Washington National Opera debut. Thomas recently spoke {…}

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Q & A: Composer Mark Grey On His Vision For ‘Frankenstein’ & Its World Premiere At La Monnaie

Q & A: Niloufar Talebi on ‘Abraham in Flames’ & Being a Multi-Faceted Creator

Artist of The Week: Catalina Cuervo

Interview: Soprano Meghan Picerno’s Balancing Act

Los Angeles Philharmonic 2018 Review – Otello

Artist Of The Week: Daniel Okulitch Returns To ‘Brokeback Mountain’

Mezzo Victoria Livengood To Receive Honorary Doctorate From Boston Conservatory At Berklee

Inna Dukach To Make Her Met Debut As ‘Madama Butterfly’ Tuesday

Embracing Tradition & Moving Beyond It – Tenor Russell Thomas On ‘Don Carlo,’ ‘Otello,’ & How To Learn From Artists & Audiences Of The Present & Past