The cast for the upcoming Francesca Cabrini biopic has been announced and opera fans will be excited by some of the cast members. First up, the film, which is set to star Christiana Dell’Anna (renowned for her turn in the hit series “Gomorra”) in the title role alongside Oscar nominee John Lithgow, Federico Castelluccio, and David Morse, will also feature {…}
The young artists of Teatro Grattacielo, along with special guest star the inimitable Karen Slack, showcased rare gems of verismo arias and art songs at the company’s 2021 Annual Fund Gala presented in collaboration with Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy. Teatro Grattacielo held the gala at the opulent Columbus Citizens Foundation in New York City on Friday evening, June 18. The {…}
This week’s recommendations kick off with a modern work followed by a long line of performances and productions dedicated to some of the repertory favorites. As we head toward the end of the week, the theme shifts to major commemorations of JUNETEENTH. Here’s a look a the Top 10 operas to stream this week. Le Soulier de Satin – Paris {…}
Teatro Grattacielo, in collaboration with Camerata Bardi Vocal Academy, is set to live broadcast its 2021 Annual Fund Gala. The gala will take place on June 18 at 6:00 p.m. EST at the Columbus Citizens Foundation in New York City and will celebrate Teatro Grattacielo’s past and future. The concert will include music by Mascagni, Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Samaras, Pizzetti, Alfano, Cilea, {…}
Composer/pianist Felix Jarrar, along with soprano Caroline Spaeth, mezzo-soprano Eugenia Forteza, and La Cuarta Productions is set to premiere “Change Comes in Full Glory” on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. The program features a cantata entitled “The Unsleeping Ones,” as well as two additional pieces penned by Jarrar. The concert will stream on the Sparrow Live platform. {…}
Canto Latino Cyberchallenge 2021 has announced the winners of this year’s competition. The winner for Best Performance went to Asael Cuesta, while Best Singer was awarded to Elena Villalón. Sishel Claverie took home Best Video, and Jean Bernard Cerin won Best Performance of a Folk Song. In the Best Performance Art Song category, Ricardo López was the winner. Martín Samuel {…}
On April 11, 2021, Fairfield County Chorale will welcome spring with an innovative performance of Vivaldi’s “Gloria.” This re-imagining of the chorale masterpiece will incorporate new orchestrations for instruments such as the mandolin, bandoneon, and electric guitar. The film will blend elements of music and dance to create a tapestry of sound meant as a celebration of the promise of {…}
Canto Latino Cyberchallenge has announced the finalists for its 2021 competition. The organization announced its finalists across several categories including Best Singer, Best Performance, Best Video, Best Pianist, Best Performance Art Song, Best Performance Ecuadorian Song, Best Performance of a Folk Song, and the Casa de la Música Debut Recital Prize. Best Video nominees include Asael Cuesta, Kevin Guzman, Eugenia {…}
New York-based company Teatro Grattacielo has announced that it will be kicking off 2021 with a presentation of Umberto Giordano’s “Fedora” on Jan. 3, 2021. The showcase, which will be presented via the company’s official website and YouTube channel, will be free to the public for 24 hours. As part of the streaming showcase, audiences will be able to enjoy {…}
OperUs has announced a New Year’s Eve Concert featuring a number of artists from around the world. The showcase will be streamed via OperUs’s official Facebook page starting at 8 p.m. GMT and will be feature Italian mezzo-sopranos Fiorenza Badila Constantini, Caterina Dellaere, and Alessandra Gambino; British soprano Miriam Endersby; Chilean bass-baritone Arturo Espinosa; French-Argentine mezzo-soprano Eugenia Forteza; Italian baritone {…}
Spotlight Artists Management has released its Christmas Concert 2020 for online viewing via the company’s official YouTube channel. The performance which took place on Dec. 12, featured performances by soprano Zoya Gramagin, soprano Dilara Unsal, soprano Nozomi Yoshuda, mezzo-soprano Eugenia Forteza, baritone Billy Huyler, and pianist Alexander Chaplinsky. The showcase included music by Puccini, Rachmaninoff, Ravel, Tchaikovsky, and a number {…}