Jonathan Woody and John Holiday Headline Trinity Church Wall Street’s ‘Comfort at One’ Series

(Credit: Fay Fox) Trinity Church Wall Street has announced the launch of a new, concert-streaming series, titled “Comfort at One.” The series will draw upon past performances in the venue, professionally filmed in HD, as well as new home-based performances. Mondays and Thursdays will feature “Bach + One” choral concerts and “Pipes at One” organ recitals, respectively. Tuesdays and Wednesdays {…}

Matthew Aucoin, Tamara Wilson, Cecilia Violetta López Headline Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – North America

(Credit: Claire McAdams / Vanessa Preziose) Most people recognize that there is a major world premiere taking place this weekend. But the reality is that there are two. The weekend is also full of appetizing offerings and this weekend’s selections come down to a mix of classics with star casts as well as a Spanish-language masterpiece that undeniably deserves greater {…}

MasterVoices Opens Seasons At Carnegie Hall With Handel’s ‘Israel In Egypt’

Handel’s oratorio “Israel in Egypt” will open MasterVoices’ 77th season on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at Carnegie Hall. The performance, led by the ensemble’s Artistic Director Ted Sperling will feature the New York premiere of a multi-media version of the Handel piece. The performances on the evening will include Mikaela Bennett, Jessica Niles, John Holiday, Gregory Feldmann, Andrew Stenson, and {…}

Des Moines Metro Opera Announces Casting For 46TH Summer Festival Season

The Des Moines Metro Opera has announced its casting for the 2017-18 season. In a press release, the company noted, “Our reputation for exceptional casting, remarkable production values, and thoughtfully selected repertory continues to expand. Audiences in Des Moines and around the broader industry increasingly discover for themselves Iowa’s operatic oasis.” As previously noted, the company will present three works. {…}