Hudson Hall has announced the next two productions in its “Handel on the Hudson series” for 2027. The company will kick off the series with Händel’s final opera “Deidamia.” The cast for “Deidamia” features soprano Emily Richter in the title role, countertenor Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen as Ulisse, soprano Sophia Hunt as Achille, soprano Meredith Wohlgemuth as Nerea, bass-baritone William Socolof {…}
Adam Weinert has been named the Executive Director of Hudson Hall. Weinert, a cultural leader and renowned choreographer, takes over for Tambra Dillon, who is stepping down after 13 years at the helm. He takes over in the fall full time. “My relationship with Hudson Hall began over ten years ago, and it’s remained a creative home ever since,” said {…}
Hudson Hall is set to present “No Cowards in Our Band,” an operatic retelling of the story of Frederick Douglass. The work, which will take the stage on Nov. 2, 2024, features a libretto by Anthony Knight, Jr. and features Negro Spirituals and arrangements by Orrin Evans. It will be presented in a semi-staged production by Michael Hoffmann and stars {…}
Hudson Hall in New York is set to present Händel’s “Giulio Cesare” in April 2025. The opera will be directed by opera director and Hudson resident R.B. Schlather and will reunite him with the early music band Ruckus. The production will star American countertenor Randall Scotting as Cesare and rising star Song Hee Lee as Cleopatra. They will be joined by Meridian {…}
Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House in New York will present Händel’s “Rodelinda” this October. The production, which will be directed by R.B. Schlather, will star soprano Keely Futterer, mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce, tenor Karim Sulayman, mezzo-soprano Teresa Buchholz, bass-baritone Douglas Williams, and countertenor Brennan Hall. The opera will be presented in a re-orchestration by Schlather and features the {…}