The Royal College of Music Opera Studio will give the UK premiere of Libby Larsen’s “Barnum’s Bird” on June 28. Grammy Award-winning composer Libby Larsen’s chamber opera “Barnum’s Bird” tells the true story of PT Barnum and his star opera singer, Swedish soprano Jenny Lind. In two acts Larsen tells the story of the famous tour of America in 1850 {…}
New Camerata Opera is set to present Libby Larsen and Bridget Carpenter’s “Barnum’s Bird” at (Le) Poisson Rouge in New York City this May. The production, which is to take the stage on May 7, 8, 14, and 15, will feature Erik Bagger, Victor Khododad, and Samina Aslam with Nell Flanders leading performers from The Muse. The production will be {…}
The New Camerata Opera has announced its 2019-20 season. The company will open with its traditional Black & White Gala at Open Jar Studios in Time Square. The event will feature performances from the company’s co-founders with Pianist Eric Sedgwick as music director. Performance Date: Sept. 24, 2019 The company will then showcase the zarzuela “El Barbero de Sevilla” at {…}