As we enter the final month of the year, opera companies and streams are coming in full force. This week’s selections undeniably favor lovers of the standard repertory and star power. There are a number of galas and recital showcases to look forward to as well. Here is a rundown of our top 10 operas to stream this week. Die {…}
This week climaxes in World Opera Day on Oct. 25. So in leading up to that momentous celebration (which will feature half of the entries on this list), our recommendations will spotlight diversity in the opera world, offering up audiences a chance to check out works by and featuring BIPOC composers and performers as well as unique performance experiences that {…}
One brand new opera with three endings. A 20th-century work from a noted Czech composer. Two gala performances. A recital of new songs. A Shakespeare / Verdi / Ring Mashup. Beethoven. And three Italian operas with some of opera’s biggest stars for those looking for more standard repertory. That eclectic list comprises our top 10 operas to stream this week. {…}
The Eurasia Festival has announced the “Six Feet Under” series, which will kick off on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 at 6 p.m. The event, which will be presented via Zoom starting at 6 p.m. EDT, will star several major opera singers in performance live from the Eurasia Cultural Center in New York City. Pianist and Eurasia Festival Artistic Director Aza {…}
Una Voz Un Mundo is partnering with The United Nations Association of El Salvador to launch “Homenaje a Carlos Guastavino y sus Flores” on Oct. 16, 2020 at 7 p.m. EDT in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The concert performance will feature performances by mezzo-soprano Eugenia Forteza, baritone Hector Cisneros, tenor Mario Arevalo, and soprano Clara Iranzo. Pianists on the {…}
Spotlight Artists Management and Production will present “The Vaccine” on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. The event will bring together several musical and visual artists for a unique experience in New York City. Visual artist Kate Goltseva will join forces with Zoya Gramagin (who is also artistic director of Spotlight Artists Management and a co-producer on the project), Sara Pearson, Eugenia {…}
The Atelier d’Excellence, a career consulting organization for opera singers, is set to launch the Accademia d’Opera Italiana between Oct. 5-20. The Accademia will feature a faculty of U.S. and European mentors including conductors, opera singers, stage directors, theater managers, and vocal coaches. The program will climax with an online Opera Gala with exceptional singers awarded the “Prix Atelier d’Excellence” {…}
(Credit: Shawn Blair / Shanan Balian) The Online Music Guild and 360 ° of Opera are joining forces to bring an ongoing series of #StayHome Online concerts. This partnership provides musicians with a platform and built-in network so they can make the most out of their performances, stream them for a worldwide audience, as well as monetize their concerts. Upcoming {…}
This week there will be a mix of live streams with older performances also shown on various streaming platforms. And just a reminder to not forget to check out important discussions taking place regarding issues of race and equality in opera. We continue to recommend checking out several online shows such as Karen Slack’s “KikiKonversations,” Kenneth Overton’s “Black Opera Live,” “The {…}
Spotlight Artists Management has announced that several of its artists will be appearing on RTVi throughout the week. Starting on June 29 and running through July 7, 2020 audiences will get a chance to see several singers performing on weekdays at 5:30 p.m. The performances can be viewed as part of RTVi’s “New York Watch” broadcast across 10 countries on {…}
The Barcelona Festival of Song has announced the program for the 16th edition of the event, which will take place online. The event will feature seven concerts, including a global presentation capping the week-long showcase. For this article, the focus will be on vocal performances. All performances can be viewed on the company’s official website, Facebook, and YouTube pages. It {…}