Opera Saratoga Announces 2026 Festival Season

Opera Saratoga announces its 2026 Festival Season taking place during its 65th anniversary. Ana Karneža performs in Weill, Brecht, and Hauptmann’s “Happy End.” Robert Ainsley serves as musical director with Mary Birnbaum directing. Performance Dates: May 28 & 30, 2026 “The Elixir of Love” by Donizetti and Romani stars the company’s young artist and a community chorus. John Giampietro directs {…}

May 10, 2024

Ana Karneža Takes Home First Prize at 2024 Lotte Lenya Competition

The Kurt Weill Foundation has announced the winners for the 2024 Lotte Lenya Competition. Taking home first prize and $25,000 was Ana Karneža of Slovenia. Christian Mark Gibbs and Jason Zacher were the recipients of $20,000 each and second prize. Joseph Sacchi was the winner of Outstanding Vocal Achievement while Queen Hezumuryango was the winner of Outstanding Performance of a {…}