The Florida Grand Opera has announced its 2019-20 season, celebrating its 79th anniversary with four productions. Casting has not been announced for the operas but the season does include one Florida premiere. The season opens with Mozart’s “Don Giovanni,” the story of world’s greatest lover. As described by the FGO, “This masterwork is a brilliant combination of an engrossing story {…}
Robert Xavier Rodríguez’s biopic opera “Frida” is set to make its Florida premiere. The opera inspired by about Frida Kahlo is set to star Colombian-American soprano Catalina Cuervo in the title role with bass-baritone Ricardo Herrero as Diego Rivera. The production will mark the company premiere and the third production of Florida Grand Opera’s 78th Season. In a press release Rodríguez {…}
There is a lot more standard repertory this weekend on offer around the United States. So here is a look at the performances to check out (in alphabetical order by company). Così Fan Tutte – Canadian Opera Company Mozart and Da Ponte’s opera will get a performance on Feb. 9 and will feature a cast that includes Kirsten McKinnon, Emily {…}
The Florida Grand Opera has announced that it will celebrate the new year with a BOGO sale. The company announced that if you purchase one full price ticket to Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” or Massenet’s “Werther,” ticket buyers can get another ticket for $20.19. The BOGO sale has already started and is set to expire at midnight on Jan.6, {…}
Soprano Elizabeth Caballero has announced that she will be appearing in Puccini’s “La Bohème” on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. She will be stepping in for soprano Adrienn Miksch, who was originally billed to sing. “Yup, it’s been an exciting morning today. Last time I sang Mimì it was on the Met stage. All kinds of feels are rolling in my {…}
The Florida Grand Opera has announced that Susan T. Danis will remain with the company as its General Director and CEO. Danis had reportedly accepted to join La Jolla Music Society as President and CEO, but has since rescinded the offer. Per a press release, “This decision was reached following the disclosure that a letter defaming her and FGO had {…}
The Florida Grand Opera has announced that single tickets for the company’s 2018-19 season are now on sale. The company noted that single tickets are priced from $12 to $250, and can be purchased online at www.FGO.org, by calling the box office. Patrons will also be able to purchase tickets in person at Florida Grand Opera’s box office, located at {…}
Susan Danis is leaving Florida Grand Opera after six years as CEO and executive director. Danis announced in an exclusive statement to SFCR Monday morning noting, “It is hard to leave FGO after giving six years of your life to the company. It has been quite a ride. Together with some outstanding patrons, staff, and board members, we have created great {…}
The Florida Grand Opera has announced the 2018-19 Season Studio Artists. Known for being one of the most respected and highly competitive studio programs in the nation, the FGO Studio, led by Artistic Directors Diana Soviero and Bernard Uzan, announced that tenor Isaac Frishman, baritone Sean Galligan, mezzo-soprano Zaray Rodriguez would be first year studio artists, while tenor Dominick Corbacio, baritone {…}
The Florida Grand Opera has announced its 2018-19 season, featuring four productions. The season opens with Puccini’s timeless tale “La Bohème.” Performances will be held in Miami and then in Fort Lauderdale with a cast to be announced at a later moment. Performance Dates: Nov. 3-17, 2018 Mozart’s masterpiece “Le Nozze di Figaro” follows with such famous arias as “Voi {…}
This week’s picks are all about debuts. We’re talking about house debuts for artists, house debuts for operas, and in one case a role and house debut all in one. It’s going to be a fun weekend with the biggest challenge likely coming down to where you want to be on Saturday night. Orfeo ed Euridice – Florida Grand Opera {…}