The American Opera Project, in association with BRIC, has brought together the cast of the 2014 world premiere of “Harriet Tubman: When I Crossed That Line to Freedom,” to create a unique video to give hope to all those working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis. “Since this recording, we have seen America reel from one attack on our {…}
American Opera Project has announced that it will host “Hold On: A Vigil for Broken Spirits” on Friday, June 5, 2020. The event, which will take place via zoom, is intended to be a virtual gathering space hosted by soprano Adrienne Danrich in which audiences will get a chance to engage in meaningful discourse on the social injustice taking hold {…}
The American Opera Project will be hosting two concert performances this weekend, which are aimed at raising funds for the AOP 2020 Relief Fund Campaign. The first concert, “Lean on Me,” takes places on May 23, 2020 at 4 p.m. EDT. The performance will feature Lori Laitman and Tom Cipullo as they take on American Song. Fifty percent of proceeds {…}
The American Opera Project has announced that the world premiere performances of three of their past productions have been made available for streaming on the company’s website. The operas include: “As One” – “’As One’ is a chamber opera by composer Laura Kaminsky, librettist Mark Campbell and librettist/filmmaker Kimberly Reed in which two voices—Hannah after (mezzo-soprano) and Hannah before (baritone)—share {…}
The New York Opera Fest has announced its fifth annual showcase, which will feature over 60 performances across New York City’s five boroughs. With such a diverse number of productions, this article will divide up the section to cater to differing operatic tastes. It all kicks off with the traditional NYOA Service Awards, which will honor a special contributor to {…}