Opera San Jose Announces Resident Artists for 2020-21

Opera San Jose has announced its 2020-21 Resident Artists. The artists include baritone Eugene Brancoveanu, mezzo-soprano Ashley Dixon, Soprano Maya Kherani, Resident Conductor Christopher James Ray, tenor Carlos Enrique Santelli, baritone Efraín Solis, and bass-baritone Nathan Stark. Artists will perform in mainstage operas during the company’s 2021 season and will also appear in digital concerts, recitals, and other events. The {…}

Opera San Jose Offers ‘Dichterliebe’ in Spanish & Vietnamese Translations

Opera San Jose has announced that it will offer Vietnamese and Spanish translations for its upcoming performance of Schumann’s “Dichterliebe.” The song cycle, which was performed by Eugene Brancoveanu and Christopher James Ray, started to stream on July 11, 2020, via the company’s official website. Those interested in streaming the work will be able to choose between different translations of {…}

Opera San José Announces New Digital Performance Space to Stream Fully-Produced Opera

Opera San José has announced plans to create the Fred Heiman Digital Media Studio, a state-of-the-art performance space housed within Opera San José headquarters in Northern California. The project demonstrates OSJ’s commitment to presenting the first half of its 2020 – 21 season while safeguarding audiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Funded by Opera San José trustee Peggy Heiman in honor {…}