The Park Avenue Armory in New York will present the North American premiere of Dutch composer, film and stage director, and librettist Michel van der Aa’s new opera “Upload.” The premiere comes after the work’s acclaimed run at the Dutch National Opera in fall 2021 and features music, theater, film, and state-of-the-art motion capture technology. The work, which will star {…}
(Credit: © Camilla Greenwell, ROH 2022) A much-publicized intimacy director; bold text warnings about sexual violence and “terrorist themes.” There was a certain gung-ho mood amongst the audience going into Katie Mitchell’s new production of Handel’s tragic oratorio “Theodora” at the Royal Opera House this week. The first performance of the work in Covent Garden for 272 years, in fact. {…}
On Jan. 31, the Royal Opera House is set to present a new production of Händel’s Oratorio “Theodora.” The work has not been heard in the Covent Garden since its 1750 premiere and this season audiences will get to see a feminist light on the story with an all-star cast and conductor. Leading the cast is Julia Bullock who is {…}
The Tanglewood Festival has announced its 2022 season, which will be its first full schedule since 2019. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal and operatic performances. Tenor Paul Appleby will team up with Emanuel Ax for a recital in Ozawa Hall featuring music by Janacek and Dvorak. The performance will also feature the Lorelei {…}
San Francisco Opera has announced its 2022-23 season, which represents the 100th anniversary of the organization. To that effect, the company will aim to honor its history as just the third American opera company to ever reach the centennial milestone. The season will kick off with an “Opera Ball – The Centennial Celebration” which will feature such performers as Nadine {…}
The Ojai Music Festival has announced its 2022 schedule. The festival opens on June 9, and runs through June 12, 2022. For the purpose of this article we will focus on vocal performances only. Opening night features AMOC’s core members. The program will include music by Andy Akiho, Kate Soper, Alban Berg, Celeste Oram, Matthew Aucoin, Iannis Xenakis, and Eric {…}
The Park Avenue Armory has announced its 2022 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances on the season. The new film opera “Upload” by acclaimed Dutch composer, film and stage director, and librettist Michel van der Aa makes its New York debut with soprano Julia Bullock and baritone Roderick Williams. Performance Dates: March 22-30, 2022 Justin Austin and Howard {…}
Arte.TV has announced its 2021-22 season featuring a variety of productions from around the world. Here is a look. The season from the Opéra Comique de Paris with a production of Beethoven’s “Fidelio.” Raphaël Pichon conducts the new production by Cyril Teste which stars Siobhan Stagg, Michael Spyres, Mari Eriksmoen, and Albert Dohmen. Broadcast Date: Oct. 1, 2021 Catalani’s “Edmea” {…}
Ojai Music Festival has announced its initial programming for the 2022 season. The festival, which is set for June 9-12, 2022, will feature a full staging of Messiaen’s song cycle “Harawi” with soprano Julia Bullock and pianist Conor Hanick. Zack Winokur will direct the production, which will feature staging by Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber; Smith and Schraiber will {…}
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Choral are set to present the world premiere of “The No One’s Rose” on August 25-29, 2021 at Stanford University’s Bing Concert Hall. “The No One’s Rose” is a new work of opera, theater, and dance by the American Modern Opera Company which features poetry by Holocaust survivor Paul Celan. The showcase will feature Julia Bullock, {…}
Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale are set to present the world premiere of “The No One’s Rose.” The performance will be at Stanford University’s Bing Concert Hall on August 26–29, 2021 and will showcase a production from American Modern Opera Company that combines music, dance, poetry, and theater. “The No One’s Rose” features a new score by Matthew Aucoin, set {…}