Sony Classical has announced the release of Aleksandra Kurzak’s new album “Desire.” The new album, which is slated to be released on May 29, 2020, will be the soprano’s first solo album with the company. The new album will feature Kurzak alongside the Morphing Chamber Orchestra led by Frédéric Chaslin. The new album will feature the Polish soprano in five languages {…}
(Credit: Kyle Dorosz) The Miller Theatre in New York City will present the world premiere of composer Hannah Lash and librettist Cori Ellison’s “Desire” on Oct. 16 and 17, 2019. The opera, which is written for three singers and string quartet takes on themes of personal struggle of trusting oneself in the midst of doubt. This is the second opera {…}
Miller Theatre of Columbia University’s School of the Arts has announced its 2019-20 season, which includes a new chamber opera. For the purposes of this article, we will include only vocal performances in the lineup. Director Rachel Dickstein and Music Director Daniela Candillari will lead the world premiere of Cori Ellison and Hannah Lash’s chamber opera “Desire,” with Kirsten Sollek, Daniel Moody, Christopher {…}