Looking for a unique Valentine’s Day gift? Opera San José will send your special someone a personalized Virtual Valentine’s Day Telegram sung by one of the company’s acclaimed Resident Artists. The Telegram includes a customized greeting. Opera San José is offering a selection of five songs for the music fan in your life: “Til There Was You,” performed by soprano {…}
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 {…}
As Europe shifts into full-on live performance mode, you will notice that many of the streams on offer tend to shift toward U.S.-based companies. Of course, many of those performances on offer are quite exciting and we are going to be continually bringing them the attention they deserve. And speaking of continuing to bring attention to truly deserved streams, we {…}
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 {…}
The state of the 2020-21 season is becoming clearer with each passing week, indicating that opera stream could very well remain at the forefront for the foreseeable future. So here are our top 10 operas to stream this week. And just a reminder to not forget to check out important discussions taking place regarding issues of race and equality in {…}
(Credit: Opera San José) In their effort to bring high-quality performances to audiences at home, Opera San Jose has announced the creation of the Fred Heiman Digital Media Studio. This new performance space will allow the company to stage and stream full productions of operas, as well as concerts, recitals, master classes, artist meet-and-greets, and more. Opera San Jose will {…}
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 {…}
(Credit: Steven Kemp/Johnny Tran/Pat Kirk) Opera San José has announced its 2020-21 season with its new General Director Khori Dastoor leading the company. In a press release Dastoor said, “Our current charge is to elevate the company as a vibrant artistic incubator in the heart of Silicon Valley. In its next chapter, Opera San José is committed to expanding access {…}
Opera San José has unveiled its complete cast for the company’s upcoming production of “Die Fledermaus.” The opera will open on Sept. 14, 2019 at the California Theatre, marking the start of the company’s new season. It will feature Michael Morgan, the music director of Festival Opera in Walnut Creek in his company debut with a cast that includes Eugene {…}
Opera San José has announced its Resident Artists for the 2019-20 season. The roster will include Conductor / Chorus Master / Principal Coach Christopher James Ray, Sopranos Kerriann Otaño and Elena Galván, mezzo-soprano Stephanie Sanchez, and baritone Eugene Brancoveanu. They will join tenor Mason Gates. James will be returning to the company after having led “Pagliacci” and “Moby Dick” during {…}