MasterVoices is set to present the final chapter of its theatrical song cycle “Myths and Hymns” on May 26, 2021. This final segment, entitled “Faith” features four six short films entitled “There’s a Land,” “There’s a Shout,” “Awaiting You,” “Saturn Returns: the Return,” “Light After Darkness,” and “The Great Highway.” “The Great Highway” stars Ailyn Pérez, Anthony Roth Costanzo, and {…}
If you’ve been reading OperaWire over the past few weeks, you’ll have noticed a clearcut uptick in the number of announced seasons as companies gear up for a return to in-person performances. But that hasn’t dampened the desire for streaming showcases, as evidenced in this week’s 10 selections, all diverse in their structures and style. Additionally, you’ll notice that many {…}
The New York Choral Society is set to bring its 2021 season to an end with a special gala and the premiere of a new work in two back-to-back virtual events on May 11, 2021. First up will be “Celebrating Our Voices,” which will feature soprano Gabriella Reyes (who will be live from the stage of the Metropolitan Opera), counter-tenor {…}
The New York Choral Society has announced that Gabriella Reyes will join Anthony Roth Costanzo and Brandon Cedel for a concert on May 11, 2021. The virtual concert will showcase the premiere of “Invitation to Love” by Jennifer Higdon. The choral work is based on the poem by Paul Laurence Dunbar in collaboration with sculptor and performance maker Gordon Hall. {…}
The pre-recorded 16th Annual OPERA NEWS Awards Gala streamed on Sunday, April 18, 2021, and the Met Opera Guild and OPERA NEWS deserve kudos for the online event, but let’s face reality, after a year of virtual everything, it’s all wearing thin—especially given that many of us are suffering serious Zoom fatigue. Do we want to plop down in front {…}
Live performances return at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, starting Friday, March 19. The reduced-capacity performances are part of New York State’s “Safely Bring Back the Arts” pilot program. Two concurrent series of performances produced by Works & Progress are scheduled to take place in the Guggenheim’s iconic Frank Lloyd Wright-designed rotunda. Evening performances are scheduled for 8:00 P.M, while daytime performances {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced the 53rd straight week of nightly streams, which will feature a program dedicated to viewers’ choice winners. Here is a round-up of the operas that audiences will be able to stream throughout the week. Monday, March 15 – Offenbach’s Les Contes d’Hoffmann Starring Anna Netrebko, Kathleen Kim, Ekaterina Gubanova, Kate Lindsey, Joseph Calleja, and Alan Held, conducted {…}
Broadway and opera star Zachary James is set to host a new, online talk show. Titled “What Happened Was…” the program will feature leading figures in the world of Broadway, opera, dance, film, television, and more. Inspired by shows such as “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” and “Pee-Wee’s Playhouse,” the series comes as part of The Dallas Opera Network, and will air {…}
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the NY PopsUp festival, which is slated to take place across New York between mid-February and through Labor Day. Starting on Feb. 20, artists from across the state will put on a wide range of artistic events led by producers Scott Rudin and Jane Rosenthal in coordination with the New York State Council {…}
Alternative Classical has announced “Humans of Classical Music.” This new video series will feature musicians, actors, comedians, and podcasters from around the world recommending their favorite pieces of classical music in one minute. A new episode will go live weekly, beginning on February 4, joined by a link to the piece on YouTube or Spotify. Among the artists engaged with {…}
The American Opera Project has announced the creation of the AOP Artistic Advisory Council, composed of artists and innovators from the world of opera and beyond. The new advisory council will contribute their time and wise counsel to advance the mission of The American Opera Project. The new council members will offer their unique ideas and personal insight to the {…}