Opera on Tap is set to present “The Singing Cabinet of Mathilde LeBeau.” Soprano Kaileigh Riess and actress Carla Kissane star in the concert which is the first of six installations that total up to the full opera, “The Singing Cabinets.” The story follows an automaton constructed in the likeness of a Mathilde LeBeau, a celebrated opera singer, who mysteriously {…}
On December 3, Chautauqua Opera Company premiered Part One of a new three-part song cycle entitled, “In our Silence.” Part Two is set to premiere on Dec. 10 and Part Three on Dec. 17, with each performance broadcast at 8:00 p.m. EST. The pre-recorded performances will stream on Chautauqua Institution’s CHQ Assembly streaming platform and will be available for on-demand {…}
(Credit: Michael Brosilow) Chicago Opera Theater has announced an extensive digital 2020-21 season, which will feature five full operas. “Like most arts organizations, we’ve had to take stock of our values and strengths to determine how best to approach our season,” said Stefan Edlis and Gael Neeson General Director Ashley Magnus in a press release. “For COT, the priority is {…}