(Credit: Cory Weaver) The Pittsburgh Opera is set to present Bizet’s “Carmen.” The production by Garnett Bruce is set to star Aleks Romano in the title role in her Pittsburgh debut and Scott Quinn as Don José. The cast is rounded out by Michael Todd Simpson as Escamillo and Danielle Pastin as Micaëla. Timothy Myers conducts the opera, which NPR {…}
The Maryland Lyric Opera has unveiled its 2019-20 season which currently features three productions. The company will kick things off with the season with a concert performance of “Il Tabarro” and “Cavalleria Rusticana.” The double bill will feature Mark Delavan, Jill Gardner, Susan Bullock, and Jonathan Burton will headlining in both works. Louis Salemno conducts. Performance Dates: Sept. 14, 15, {…}
The North Carolina Opera’s 2018-19 season has been announced, featuring three operas and one recital. The season will showcase many rising stars and some of today’s biggest international artists. The season with a concert performance of Bellini’s “Norma” in a concert performance. Leah Crocetto sings the title role alongside Elizabeth DeShong and Chad Shelton. Anthony Walker conducts the performance at {…}
It’s no surprise that most of Donizetti’s output is rarely performed, with many operas becoming obscure to many audiences. Only a few of his works have actually had a chance to make their way into the repertoire and remain there consistently. But this is not the case with “L’Assedio di Calais” which premiered in 1836 and has since been performed {…}