https://operawire.com/vancouver-opera-forced-to-make-pay-cuts/
The Vancouver Opera’s staff and contractors have been asked to take pay cuts in order for the opera company officials to work toward financial stability. The staff was told about the proposed measure last week and offered various options for cuts, first at a meeting and later in an online poll. Among the options that were offered included unpaid days {…}
https://operawire.com/artist-of-the-week-leah-crocetto-dispatches-vocal-fireworks-in-the-siege-of-calais/
Leah Crocetto is known for her work in Verdi’s spinto roles as well as her interpretation of my Puccini operas. She has garnered acclaim in this repertoire and is among the rising stars in the opera world. However, this weekend she steps out of these boundaries and moves into the realm of Bel Canto for her role debut as Eleonora {…}
https://operawire.com/carmen-giannattasio-martina-serafin-lead-63rd-festival-puccini/
The 63rd Festival Puccini kicks off later this week and will showcase five great operas from the legendary composer. The opening of the festival is currently slated for July 14 with a production of Puccini’s final work, “Turandot,” which will star Martina Serafin and Irina Rindzuner in the lead role, Stefano La Colla and Amadi Lagha sharing the character of {…}
https://operawire.com/social-media-beat-630-76-how-are-great-singers-enjoying-the-summer/
The opera world is in the midst of festival season. But that doesn’t mean singers can’t enjoy the gorgeous summer weather. Check what some singers did this week! Leah Crocetto showed off pictures of Coopertown as she enjoys her time off from rehearsals. This crew though. #independanceday #ggf2017 #ggfamily #summer2017 #happybirthdayamerica #opera #festival #love #soprano #ggfsiege #glimmerglass #singers #singersontheloose A {…}
https://operawire.com/weekend-preview-international-77-9-michael-fabiano-paul-appleby-anja-harteros-headline-productions/
The weekend is on the lighter side as many of the big company’s have closed their season. However, the festival season is beginning with Aix- en-Provence in full swing. Check it out. Austria The Prague Summer Nights Festival moves to Vienna to perform at the Mozarteum. The festival closes out with a performance of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” on Friday and {…}
https://operawire.com/weekend-preview-usa-77-9-glimmerglass-festival-opens-with-porgy-and-bess/
The summer continues its torrid pace with a number of major companies showcasing production premieres. The Glimmerglass Festival kicks off its 2017 season on Friday with “Porgy and Bess,” which stars Musa Ngqungwana. The same goes for the Pittsburgh Festival Opera, which debuts that same night with “Sweeney Todd,” which also plays on Sunday. Meanwhile, Des Moines Metro Opera showcases {…}
https://operawire.com/carmen-giannattasio-announces-injury-will-not-cancel-upcoming-performances/
Carmen Giannattasio has announced that despite an injury, she will continue performing throughout the summer. The Italian diva took to Facebook to reveal that she has broken her meniscus during this recent run of “Pagliacci” at Semperopera, but that she is going to fight through the pain to make everything work. “Hello Friends, unfortunately, my knee is again under pain.I’ {…}
https://operawire.com/watch-andrea-bocelli-live-from-florence-on-pbs-tonight/
Today, Andrea Bocelli will make an appearance at the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, a live performance that will be showcased on PBS at 10 p.m. EDT. The concert is part of the Great Performances series and will be hosted by Chad Smith, the drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who will conduct one-on-one interviews with the artists showcased in {…}
https://operawire.com/weekend-preview-630-72-usa-operarox-showcases-ny-premiere-of-sweets-by-kate-at-stonewall-inn/
As we get deeper into the summer, the opera world starts to slow down ever so slightly in North America. But there are still some major events taking place over the weekend, including a historic one. San Francisco Opera closes out its run of “Don Giovanni” which features a stellar cast that includes Ildebrando d’Arcangelo and Ana María Martinez among {…}
