The Light Opera of New Jersey has unveiled its 2022-23 season which will feature two operas. First up will be a semi-staged version of Bernstein’s “Candide.” Executive Director, Jason Tramm will lead the Light Opera of New Jersey Orchestra and a cast of over 60 singers in the production. Soloists include both opera and Broadway performers such as Victor Starsky {…}
(Photo: Opera Company of Middlebury) Opera Company of Middlebury’s utterly delightful streaming production of Leonard Bernstein’s “Candide,” originally broadcast in June 2021, is back for a few more days, and viewable on OCM’s YouTube channel through Mar. 1, 2022. Don’t miss it. The pandemic was the mother of innovation. And OCM created the best of all possible worlds (wink, wink) {…}
The Opera Company of Middlebury is now streaming its video production of “Candide.” The work stars Joshua Jeremiah as Pangloss, Quinn bernegger as Candide, Cree Carrico as Cunegonde, Blake Jennings as Maximilian, Heather Jones as Paquette, and Tara Curtis as the Old Lady. Other cast members include Joshua Collier, Kian Kreitas, Jim Douglas, Victoria Drew, Allison Steinmetz, Melissa Chesnut-Tangerman, Linda {…}
“Page to Opera Stage” looks at stories – real-life or fiction, old and new – that have inspired operas, and the ways these narratives have been edited and dramatized to fit a new medium. This month, we look at Voltaire’s 18th century satirical novel “Candide”, which inspired Leonard Bernstein’s 20th century masterpiece. The prolific output of French historian, philosopher, satirist, {…}
(Credit: Erica Furgiuele) The Opera Company of Middlebury (OCM) in Vermont has announced a cinematic reimagining of Leonard Bernstein’s comic operetta “Candide.” The production will stream online as a ticketed event from June 15 to June 30 on the company’s YouTube channel. OCM’s retelling, which includes narration by former Vermont Governor Jim Douglas, employs traditional theatrical elements alongside modern technology, {…}
The Knights Orchestra is set to stream “Candide” on August 25, 2020, in celebration of Leonard Bernstein’s 102 birthday. The production was directed by Alison Moritz and starred Miles Mykkanen in the title role with Sharleen Joynt as Cunegonde, Margaret Gawrsyak as the Old Lady, and Evan Jones as Pangloss, Voltaire, and Cacambo. Other cast members include Alexander Elliot, Alex {…}
Edmonton Opera is set to open a production of Bernstein’s “Candide” starting on March 14, 2020 at the Jubilee Auditorium. Joel Ivany will direct the company premiere of the famed work with Peter Dala conducting. In the title role, audiences will see Adam Fisher. He will be joined by Caitlin Wood as Cunegonde, John Ullyatt as Dr. Pangloss and the {…}
(Photo: Martynas Aleksa) The Lithuanian National Opera opened its 100th season with a stunning premiere — Leonard Bernstein’s “Candide,” in a fully staged production for the first time in Lithuania. Directed by Vincent Boussard with Sesto Quatrini, Ričardas Šumila, and Lochlan Brown in the pit, this production will be shown during three runs before Christmas. During the September showcase, two casts change {…}
For any fans who still believe classical music is confined to opulent concert halls, only to be enjoyed by the pillars of society, meet The Knights. Founded by brothers Colin and Eric Jacobsen, this adventurous 40-member chamber orchestra performs everything from Beethoven to Jimi Hendrix. Born into a musical family, with a father who played in the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, {…}
Throughout history, many opera stars have managed to make the crossover to Broadway and musical theatre, enjoying successful careers in both. Most recently, Renée Fleming earned raves for her work in “Carousel” on Broadway. Paolo Szot is another in recent years who has also managed a successful development in both arenas as well. Coloratura soprano Meghan Picerno is another taking {…}
Leonard Bernstein is the composer’s seminal theatrical work, a work that has suddenly become ever-present around the United States. Almost every major company or concert hall has mounted some iteration of the work in the last year or so to celebrate the composer’s centennial birthday. And this was the case at the legendary Carnegi Hall, which held a benefit concert {…}