Alexandra LoBianco & Kyle Ketelsen Star in Madison Symphony Orchestra’s ‘A Madison Symphony Christmas’

(Photo credit: Elle Logan) The Madison Symphony Orchestra is set to celebrate the holiday season with “A Madison Symphony Christmas.” Music Director John DeMain leads the Orchestra in his 32nd and final season as Music Director, joined by soloists soprano Alexandra LoBianco and bass-baritone Kyle Ketelsen. Returning are the Madison Symphony Chorus under the direction of Beverly Taylor, the Madison {…}

Sep 15, 2025

Norman Garrett & Alexandra LoBianco Lead Boston Lyric Opera’s ‘Macbeth’

The Boston Lyric Opera is set to open its 49th Season with a new production of Verdi’s “Macbeth.” The production will star Norman Garrett in the title role alongside Alexandra LoBianco as Lady Macbeth. They will be joined by David Junghoon Kim as Macduff, Zaikuan Song as Banquo, Omar Najmi as Malcolm, and Vera Savage as Lady in Waiting. Léon {…}

Apr 13, 2025

Opera Colorado to Perform ‘Il Trovatore’ in Concert

Opera Colorado is set to present “Il Trovatore” in Concert on April 26 and May 4. The company will showcase the Verdi masterpiece in a ninety-minute adaptation and will be semi-staged concert with narration. The streamlined version will deliver all the intensity and musical richness of the original in a fast-paced, action-packed format. The cast will include Alexandra LoBianco as {…}

Mar 27, 2025

Chicago Summer Opera Announces 2025 Season

The lineup for Chicago Summer Opera has been released. The program is split into two sessions. Each group of students will participate in role preparation, vocal technique, dramatic preparation, audition technique, and stage movement, and more. Each singer either receives a full role or cover role. All productions are staged and performed with an orchestra. This year’s vocal faculty includes {…}

Mar 22, 2024

Alexandra LoBianco Stars in North Carolina Opera’s ‘Golden West Gala’

(Photo credit: IMG Artists) North Carolina Opera announced its “Golden West Gala,” scheduled to take place on April 6, at The Pavilion at The Angus Barn. The annual Opera Gala serves as a cornerstone fundraising event in North Carolina Opera, bringing together patrons, sponsors, artists, and community members. This year’s co-chairs are Rae and Jim Gulick, Paul Fomberg, and Roy {…}

Mar 15, 2023

Alexandra LoBianco & Katie Van Kooten Lead Seattle Symphony’s 2023-24 Season

The Seattle Symphony has announced its 2023-24 season featuring a number of vocal performances. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Ludovic-Morlot conducts Alexandra LoBianco in the opening night concert featuring music by Jules Massenet, Arthur Honegger, Franz Schubert, and Richard Wagner. Performance Dates: Sept. 21 & 23, 2023 Sunny Xia conducts Harold Blake’s The “Snowman” with the Northwest {…}

Jun 28, 2022

Megan Marino, Alexandra LoBianco, Michael Mayes Headline Creede Musical Arts Collective’s 2022 Festival

Opera stars Megan Marino and Michael Mayes have launched Creede Musical Arts Collective, which will have its inaugural season in 2022. The festival was founded by the duo following their 2021 residency with the Midnight Cricket Club at the Creede Hotel & Restaurant. “The Musical Arts Collective is a great opportunity to attract high-caliber artists from all over the country {…}

Feb 8, 2022

Luca Pisaroni, J’Nai Bridges & Mané Galoyan Lead Seattle Opera’s 2022-23 Season

The Seattle Opera has announced its 2022-23 season featuring a number of debuts, new productions, and a world premiere. Salome Jicia and Amitati Pati star in Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” with Rodion Pogossov and Luca Pisaroni. Stephen Lawless directs the production with Giampaolo Bisanti conducting. Performance Dates: August 6-20, 2022 Stefan Vinke, May Elizabeth Williams, and Alexandra LoBianco take on the {…}

Dec 18, 2021

Arturo Chacón-Cruz, Elaine Alvarez & Morris Robinson Headlines Maryland Lyric Opera’s 2022 Season

The Maryland Lyric Opera has announced its return to live performance following the pandemic, with two full-scale productions of classic Italian operas. Both operas will be presented at the North Bethesda’s The Music Center at Strathmore. The company has also announced a free digital streaming series featuring intimate recitals starring MDLO favorites, recorded live at the company’s new state-of-the-art headquarters. The {…}

Nov 4, 2021

Isabel Leonard, Michael Fabiano, Quinn Kelsey, Kangmin Justin Kim, Jamie Barton Headline Santa Fe Opera’s 2022 Season

Santa Fe Opera has announced its 2022 festival, which will run between July 1 through August 27, 2022. The season will include five new productions, 38 performances, one world premiere, one company premiere, and an international co-production. In sum, there will be 26 artists making their debuts and another 29 returning to the company. It all kicks off with “Carmen,” {…}

Jun 21, 2021

Russell Thomas, Joyce DiDonato, J’Nai Bridges, Pene Pati, Brenda Rae Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

Operatic masterpieces make up half of the recommendations this week. But there are several unique competitions, recitals, modern operas, and the like on offer. Let’s jump into it. (***Some of these performances may be region-blocked (only accessible to people connected to a network in a specific country). But you can gain access by using a VPN. For find out more, click here. {…}

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