J’Nai Bridges, Yonghoon Lee, Russell Thomas, Diego Torre, Vanessa Goikoetxea Headline Seattle Opera’s 2024-25 Season

Seattle Opera has announced its 2024-25 season. “The 2024-25 season really offers something for everybody,” said general director Christina Scheppelmann in an official press statement. “We’re bringing in some of our audiences’ all-time favorite operas, like ‘Tosca’ and ‘The Magic Flute,’ in addition to a pair of remarkable new pieces from some of today’s most acclaimed and imaginative creators. And {…}

Aug 1, 2023

Camille Ortiz & Michael J. Hawk Named Resident Artists at Seattle Opera

Seattle Opera has announced that Camille Ortiz and Michael J. Hawk are the company’s new Resident Artists. The Resident Artists positions give singers “salaried, full-season experience with Seattle Opera, where they will receive professional development, performance, and mentorship opportunities along with the stability of a long-term partnership.” “The Resident Artist position offers singers a supportive environment to expand their repertoire {…}

Feb 20, 2023

Kenneth Overton & Camille Ortiz Headline World Premiere of ‘Invocation – a prayer for peace’

The Elsewhere Ensemble will premiere “Invocation – a prayer for peace” starring Kenneth Overton and Camille Ortiz. The world premiere is set for March 3 and 5 at the Aasen-Hull Hall at the University of Oregon while a latter performance on March 7 will take place at The Old Church Hall in Portland. Joining Overton and Ortiz will be violinist {…}

Dec 17, 2022

Soprano Camille Ortiz Among Headliners of Ars Lyrica Houston Gala

Soprano Camille Ortiz is slated to perform at the Ars Lyrica Houston Gala. This year the Ars Lyrica Houston’s gala titled “Gems, Charms, and Treasures” will center around the idea of a musical journey back in time. During the three-course dinner, Ortiz, Artistic Director Matthew Dirst on harpsichord, and an ensemble of Baroque instrumentalists will perform a preview of Händel’s {…}

Apr 26, 2022

Camille Ortiz, Tyler Nelson, Kathryn Bowden, Carlos Enrique Santelli Headline Opera Orlando’s 2022-23 Season

Opera Orlando has unveiled its 2022-23 season which includes three operas. First up will be “The Magic Flute” in a production by Grant Preisser and choreography by Maxine Montilus. Chaowen Ting, in her company debut, conducts a cast starring Tyler Nelson, Kathryn Bowden, Brian James Myer, and Magdalena Kuzma. Performance Dates: Oct. 28 & 30, 2022 “All is Calm: The {…}

Mar 13, 2022

Anthony Roth Costanzo & Daniela Mack Lead Boston Baroque’s ‘Amadigi di Gaula’

Boston Baroque is set to perform Händel’s “Amadigi di Gaula.” The performances, which are are to be performed between April 21 and April 24, will be livestreamed on the global streaming platform IDAGIO. Martin Pearlman will conduct the production by Louisa Muller. The opera will star countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, making his role debut as Amadigi, and mezzo-soprano Daniela Mack {…}

Jan 8, 2022

Boston Baroque Announces Spring Concerts

Boston Baroque will conclude its 2021-2022 season with two programs in March and April. The company will first present Vivaldi’s “Gloria” alongside Händel’s stunning Ode for St. Cecilia’s Day. The concert will feature soloists Elena Villalón and Rufus Müller. The concert will be performed on March 19th at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., and on March 20th at 3 p.m. {…}

Jun 10, 2021

Anthony Roth Costanzo, Daniela Mack, Amanda Forsythe, Maya Kherani Headline Boston Baroque’s 2021-22 Season

(Credit: Kathy Wittman) Boston Baroque has announced its 2021-22 season which will include live performances streamed digitally via IDAGIO. “While we continue presenting great music on period instruments, Boston Baroque is embracing technology as a way to reach new audiences, much as we did when we became the first period instrument orchestra in North America to sign a major record {…}