Music of Remembrance has announced that it will present special new productions of two works by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer. First up will be “For a Look or a Touch,” a work that addresses the Nazi persecution of members of the gay community. The production will be directed by Erich Parce and will star Jarrett Ott and Curt Branom. {…}
Vocal Arts DC has announced that it will be presenting bass-baritone, Rod Gilfry in recital. The showcase, which will see the opera star alongside pianist, Peter Walsh, will be available for streaming from Feb. 26 through March 9, 2021. The duo will perform a wide of repertory including Poulenc’s “Le bestaire,” Ravel’s “Don Quichotte a Dulcinée,” Lauridsen’s “Two Songs on {…}
Those who want a major dose of operatic classics will not be disappointed by this week’s list. And what’s more, the slate is full of opera’s major superstars in these prominent works. But there is also a special performance this week, courtesy of the Houston Grand Opera. So without further ado, here are the top 10 operas to stream this {…}
Fort Worth Opera (FWO) has announced an expansion of its 2021 spring lineup that comprises a film festival in partnership with the Metropolitan Opera, a virtual celebration of Black History Month, a collaboration with Opera San José, drive-in events, and more. For the first time in FWO’s 74-year history, the company will collaborate with the Metropolitan Opera to create an {…}
(Photo: Karen Almond/Houston Grand Opera) Jake Heggie’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” serves as an operatic successor to the beloved 1946 Frank Capra film of the same name. The libretto, written by Gene Scheer, tells the familiar holiday story of George Bailey’s life crisis and redemption as based on the original text, a short story called “The Greatest Gift” by Philip {…}
West Edge Opera has announced multiple performance options slated for March 2021. “Snapshot” is a collaboration project between West Edge Opera and Earplay dedicated to presenting new operas from West Coast composers and librettists. The 2021 Edition of Snapshot will feature works from Nathaniel Stookey, Mark Campbell, Anne LeBaron, Noah Fram, Guang Yang, Paula Cizmar, Marella Martin Koch, Tyler J. {…}
On Dec. 3, 2020, Opera San José will present an innovative fully staged production of Jake Heggie’s vibrant modern opera, “Three Decembers” via streaming. The production will include Maya Kherani, Efraín Solís, and Susan Graham and was filmed at Opera San José’s Heiman Digital Studio following all safety regulations. At the head of the production was General Director Khor Dastoor, {…}
Cincinnati Song Initiative has announced its 2020-21 season which will feature all-digital performances. The season will feature mainstage projects including “A World of Song,” “Winter Song Festival,” and “Let it Be New.” A World of Song The main slate will kick off with “For the Dream Unfinished” starring Jasmine Habersham, Nicole Heaston, Nicholas Newton, Blair Salter, and Rolando Salazar. The {…}
In honor of Pride Month, this week’s word search is dedicated to major opera artists from the LGBTQIA+ community both past and present. Instructions: You are free to solve the word search directly on your mobile or desktop device; just click the first and last letter of each word for it to appear on the screen. For those using a {…}
San Francisco Performances has announced its “Sanctuary Series,” which will stream for free online between June 25-July 16, 2020. The series will consist of four concert showcases. “Throughout many periods of challenge and change in human history, we have sought refuge and retreat. From cloisters and cathedrals to mountain tops and forests, we look for places to find sanctuary from {…}
Star mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton has announced her new album entitled “Unexpected Shadows.” The new album includes a recital of songs by Jake Heggie, with the composer at the piano. The album is a celebration in words and music of powerful, exceptional women and contains four song cycles, a standalone art song, and an opera aria. Among the song cycles included {…}
