In childhood soprano Emily Michiko Jensen performed as a “super” for San Diego Opera’s production of “Madama Butterfly,” along with her sister. Now, she will star as Cio-Cio San in Opera San José’s “Madama Butterfly”, which opens on Nov. 16 and runs through the 30th. Jensen, a Japanese-American San Diego native who draws from her rich heritage as a woman {…}
GBH Music has partnered with Boston Lyric Opera and New England Conservatory of Music to explore and demystify opera through the new digital video series, “Getting into Opera.” The video series follows emerging vocalists in a masterclass led by guest artists. Episodes already released include “Davóne Tines and Morgan Mastrangelo,” “Susan Graham and Mary Kray,” “Patricia Racette and Emily Michiko {…}
Opera San José (OSJ) is set to present Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” The opera is set to be directed by Michelle Ainna Cuizon and conducted by Joseph Marcheso. OSJ Artist-in-Resident Emily Michiko Jensen will take on the lead role of Cio-Cio-San alongside César Delgado as Pinkerton. The cast will be rounded out by OSJ regular Eugene Brancoveanu as Sharpless. “Madama Butterfly” {…}
MassOpera heads to City Winery on May 10 to present “The Mirror Cabaret.” The showcase will feature a showdown between opera classics and their musical theater counterparts. To that effect, audiences will hear back-to-back showcases from such works as “Aida” (and “Aida”); “Rusalka” and “The Little Mermaid;” “Madama Butterfly” and “Miss Saigon;” “Little Women” and “Little Women;” “Cendrillon” and “Into the {…}
The Boston Lyric Opera has announced its 2023-24 emerging artists roster. The company selected seven rising artists, five who are new to the program and who two are in their second year. The new artists include soprano Sarah Joyce Cooper, soprano Emily Michiko Jensen, tenor Philippe L’Esperance, mezzo-soprano Alexis Peart, and soprano Angela Yam. Returning to the program for a {…}
