On March 3, Indiana University is set to present the world premiere of “Anne Frank” by an all-Jewish team comprising composer Shulamit Ran, librettist Charles Kondek, and conductor Arthur Fagen. Fagen is a professor of music and chair of the Jacobs School of Music Department of Orchestral Conducting and the son of Holocaust survivors. His mother, Rena, was a prisoner in Auschwitz {…}
Indiana University is set to present the world premiere of “Anne Frank.” The opera, which was commissioned by the Jacobs School of Music, was created by an all-Jewish team comprised of composer Shulamit Ran, librettist Charles Kondek, and conductor Arthur Fagen. Fagen, who is a professor of music and chair of the Jacobs School of Music Department of Orchestral Conducting, {…}
On Nov. 13, 2019, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music staged the second performance of its production of Richard Wagner’s “Parsifal.” This epic work was brought to life through a fascinating mixture of traditional and modern techniques, both styles supporting each other and lending a wealth of meaning to the unfolding story. Given the vocal demands of the primary roles, {…}
It was revealed recently that Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Opera would be putting on Wagner’s “Parsifal” as part of its upcoming season. The Institution noted that it regularly performed the work between 1949 and 1976 and that this was a revival of a major tradition. The institution also revealed that it would feature star tenor Chris Lysack, who {…}
As February, gets underway, more and more opera companies are opening their doors. This week’s offerings feature numerous modern works, but also have their fair share of classic repertoire. Here is the list (in alphabetical order by company). Dead Man Walking – Atlanta Opera Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally’s famed opera will get a major showcase in Atlanta in a {…}
Like last week’s list, you’ll see a lot of classic works up for recommendation. But you’ll also see a showcase featuring brand new vocal works. Let’s dig in (in alphabetical order by company). Modularis – Experiments in Opera On Friday and Saturday, this unique company will showcase four new works for voice and modular synthesizer. Even if modern opera isn’t {…}
