Cecilia Violetta López has joined the cast of the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s “The Factotum.” She will take over for Gabriella Reyes, who was originally announced as part of the cast. López recently appeared at the Houston Grand Opera in “La Traviata;” she will reprise the role in May with the same company. She will also perform “Rusalka” at Opera {…}
The Central City Opera in Colorado has announced its 2023 season focusing on Shakespeare. “The 2023 Festival combines some of Shakespeare’s most beloved works with the intimate atmosphere of CCO’s gorgeous jewel-box opera house,” said Pamela A. Pantos, Central City Opera President and CEO. “The company’s return to presenting three mainstage productions this year is an opportunity for CCO’s audience {…}
The Houston Grand Opera has announced its 2022–23 season featuring operatic productions. Here is a look. Verdi’s “La Traviata” opens the season with Angel Blue and Cecilia Violetta López sharing the title role. They are joined by Bryan Hymel, Ricardo Garcia, Andrei Kymach, and Anthony Clark Evans. Matthew Aucoin conducts the production by Arin Arbus. Performance Dates: Oct. 21-Nov. 8, 2022 Dame Ethel Smyth’s {…}
Belgium’s Zomeropera has canceled its upcoming production of “Madama Butterfly” due to COVID-19. The famed Puccini work was set to star Cecilia Violetta Lopez in the title role. “Not all news is good news, unfortunately. COVID strikes again, my friends. I’m saddened to formally announce that my return to Zomeropera to reprise the role of Cio-Cio San in their stunning {…}
(Credits: Virginia Opera) The Virginia Opera has announced its upcoming performances of Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s “Three Decembers.” The work, which opens on Jan. 28, and is set to run through Feb. 13, 2022, is based on the unpublished play, “Some Christmas Letters,” by Terrence McNally. The cast includes Karen Ziemba, Efraín Solís, and Cecilia Violetta López. Adam Turner {…}
On October 22, 2021, Opera Orlando, in partnership with University of Central Florida Burnett Honors College, will present a panel talk titled “Having a Voice – OnStage and at the Table.” The panel will include soprano and arts administrator Cecilia Violetta Lopez, conductor Stephanie Rhodes Russel, Dean of Burnett Honors College Sheila Pineres, and a guest appearance by author/entrepreneur Molly {…}
Opera Orlando has announced its annual Summer Concert Series which is set to take place this August. “We have a really exciting line-up of singers for our annual series, and I think our audiences and fans will be blown away by their talent, their personal stories, and the chance to experience live music in this intimate setting,” artistic director Grant {…}
In 2017 Cecilia Violetta López took audiences by storm when she performed Desdemona with LoftOpera. She was an artist on the rise who had so much to offer with her artistry, and has since become a leading soloist with such companies as Opera Idaho, Austin Opera, Madison Opera, and Opera Orlando. López has also become a huge advocate for Latin {…}
It’s happening. As the opera world starts progressing toward live performances, digital offerings are being tailored back a bit. We will continue this series nonetheless, providing our recommendations for some of the exciting upcoming opera events that you can stream from home in the event that you are not yet ready or able to return to a live performance. This {…}
Opera Orlando has announced its 2021-22 season, which will celebrate iconic composer Giuseppe Verdi. The company will kick things off with a production of “La Traviata” conducted Stephanie Rhodes Russell in her company debut. Cecilia Violetta López will take on the title role alongside Victor Ryan Robertson as Alfredo. Grant Preisser will direct the opera. Performance Dates: Oct. 29 & {…}
Opera Idaho has announced its 2021-22 season featuring four productions from classic and contemporary works. Here is a look: Lehár’s “The Merry Widow” opens the season in a production starring Cecilia Violetta López as Hanna. Performance Dates: Oct. 8 & 9, 2021 Bizet’s “Carmen” returns to Opera Idaho starring Joshua Dennis as Don José. Performance Dates: Jan. 28 & 30, 2022 {…}