Cecilia Violetta López, Bernardo Bermudez, Eleni Calenos, Marnie Breckenridge Headline Opera Orlando’s ‘All for Art’ 2023-24 Season

Opera Orlando announced its 2023-24 season, entitled “All for Art.” The season opens with “Tosca” starring Eleni Calenos, Nathan Granner, and Daniel Scofield. Josh Shaw directs and Eiki Isomura conducts. Performance Dates: Oct. 27 & 29, 2023 The season features “Frida” in a production by John de los Santos conducted by Jorge Parodi. The opera stars Cecilia Violetta López and {…}

Jan 17, 2023

Long Beach Opera to World Premiere Kate Soper’s ‘The Romance of the Rose’

Long Beach Opera is set to present the world premiere of “The Romance of the Rose” on Feb. 18, 2023. The new work by Kate Soper will run for a total of three performances, ending its run on Feb. 25, 2023. Audiences can check it out at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro. Per an official press statement, the {…}

May 12, 2021

Catalina Cuervo, Bernardo Bermudez Headline Portland Opera’s In-Person Performances of ‘Frida’ this June

Portland Opera and Oregon Ballet Theatre have announced a return to live performances this June with events hosted by OMSI at the Jordan Schnitzer CARE Summerstage. Portland Opera is set to take the stage on June 22-27 with a 90-minute version of Robert Xavier Rodríguez’s “Frida;” the showcase will also include a performance by Ballet Folklórico. Catalina Cuervo will star {…}

Sep 30, 2020

Opera Buffs to Present Children’s Opera ‘The Enchanted Tail’

Opera Buffs is set to broadcast “The Enchanted Tail” on Oct. 2, 7, and 16, 2020 as part of its “Stay In, Sing Out” series. The children’s opera was created by tenor Bernardo Bermudez and Victoria Robertson through their company Opera4Kids. “What sets ‘The Enchanted Tail’ apart from other children’s programming is threefold,” Bermudez noted in a press release. “We wrote a {…}

Mar 4, 2020

Catalina Cuervo, Alexandra LoBianco Headline Portland Opera’s 2020-21 Season

(Credit: Elle Logan) The Portland Opera has announced its 2020-21 season, which includes five operas and major concert event. “We are thrilled to announce the lineup of our 2020/21 season and the triumphant return of opera to Portland’s beautiful rainy months,” General Director Sue Dixon stated in a press release. “This past year has been one of reflection and listening. As {…}

Feb 6, 2019

San Diego Opera Returns To Palm Springs For First Time Since 1981

The San Diego Opera has announced that on March 17, 2019 it will be making its first professional appearance in Palm Springs since 1981. The company will showcase “Carmen in the Desert,” a program that includes excerpts from the famed Bizet opera. This showcase will be a prelude to the company’s forthcoming production of the French masterpiece, which kicks off {…}