Opera Orlando to Discuss Female Leadership in the Arts in ‘Having a Voice – OnStage and at the Table’ Discussion

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 {…}

Jul 18, 2021

Cecilia Violetta López, Kristen Chambers, Victor Ryan Robinson Headline Opera Orlando’s Summer Concert Series

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 {…}

Jun 13, 2021

Q & A: Cecilia Violetta López on Opera Colorado, Latin Music & ‘Mi Camino’

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 {…}

May 31, 2021

Anna Netrebko, Joyce El-Khoury, Benjamin Appl, Cecilia Violetta López, Jonathan Tetelman Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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 {…}

May 25, 2021

Cecilia Violetta López, Kirsten Chambers, Kyaunnee Richardson, SeungHyeon Baek Headline Opera Orlando’s 2021-22 Season

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 & {…}

May 8, 2021

Cecilia Violetta López & Joshua Dennis Highlight Opera Idaho’s 2021-22 Season

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 {…}

Apr 26, 2021

Jonas Kaufmann, Luciano Pavarotti, Angel Blue & Juan Diego Flórez Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream this Week

Opera’s biggest superstars (past and present) are featuring in this week’s edition. There are some new works, recitals, and some classical masterpieces on offer. And a notable Latin American composer, Daniel Catán, also gets his due. Here are the top 10 operas to stream this week. La Hija de Rappaccini – Chicago Opera Theater (Streaming Now) We did note that {…}

Apr 23, 2021

Ana María Martinez, Ramón Vargas Headline Opera America’s ‘Celebration of Daniel Catán’

Opera America will present “A Celebration of Daniel Catán” on April 30, 2021. The stream will feature a one-hour and 15-minute concert with performances by such artists as Ana María Martinez, Cecilia Violetta López, Richard Troxell, and Ramón Vargas. There will also be appearances by artists from the Ópera de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. The event will also feature {…}

Apr 8, 2021

Cecilia Violetta López Leads Opera Colorado’s Canciones de Nuestras Tierras

Opera Colorado has announced its first live program since September 2020. The program, entitled “Canciones de Nuestras Tierras,” will be performed on May 14, 2021 at Denver Botanic Gardens, and will explore the rich tapestry of Latinx music and culture at Denver Botanic Gardens through performances of opera, works by Latinx composers, mariachi, and baile folklórico. The concert will be {…}

May 15, 2020

Ailyn Pérez, Matthew Polenzani Among 100 Singers Join Forces for Campbell & Moravec’s ‘Light Shall Lift Us’

Over 100 singers came together for a video performance of “Light Shall Lift Us,” a work by librettist Mark Campbell and composer Paul Moravec. The duo, which has worked together on “The Shining” proposed the idea to Marc Scorca of Opera America, who embraced the idea and helped put together the 107 artists who would eventually record their individual parts {…}

Jan 31, 2020

Matthew Aucoin, Tamara Wilson, Cecilia Violetta López Headline Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – North America

(Credit: Claire McAdams / Vanessa Preziose) Most people recognize that there is a major world premiere taking place this weekend. But the reality is that there are two. The weekend is also full of appetizing offerings and this weekend’s selections come down to a mix of classics with star casts as well as a Spanish-language masterpiece that undeniably deserves greater {…}