John Holiday and Vivica Genaux to Headline US Premiere of Riccardo Broschi’s Idaspe

Pittsburgh’s experimental Quantum Theatre, in collaboration with Chatham Baroque, will stage the US premiere of Riccardo Broschi’s “Idaspe” at Pittsburgh’s Byham Theater from Oct. 7-15, 2022. Headlining the show is countertenor John Holiday in the title role and mezzo-soprano Vivica Genaux as Dario. The all-star cast includes Grammy Award-winning Karim Sulayman (Artaserse), Pascale Beaudin (Berenice), Zoie Reams (Mandane), Shannon Delijani {…}

Feb 7, 2022

Tenor Karim Sulayman Headlines Preview of ‘What Belongs to You’

(Photo: Wojciech Wandzel) On February 11, 2022, tenor Karim Sulayman and Alarm Will Sound are set to preview “What Belongs to You,” a new opera-in-progress by David T. Little, at Washington University in Saint Louis. The work is based on Garth Greenwell’s acclaimed novel that is divided into three parts as it explores desire, identity, and formative trauma. “Its vulnerable, {…}

Aug 18, 2020

Amanda Majeski, Jonathan Johnson, Karim Sulayman Headline Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago 10th Anniversary Season

Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago is set to celebrate its tenth anniversary season with digital programming that includes recitals, workshops, and the company’s annual Collaborative Works Festival. This year’s Collaborative Works Festival will exclusively feature women composers, as they commemorate the 100th anniversary since the ratification of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women the right to {…}

May 21, 2020

Lori Laitman, Sasha Cooke, Kelly Markgraf Headline The American Opera Project’s Weekend Performances

The American Opera Project will be hosting two concert performances this weekend, which are aimed at raising funds for the AOP 2020 Relief Fund Campaign. The first concert, “Lean on Me,” takes places on May 23, 2020 at 4 p.m. EDT. The performance will feature Lori Laitman and Tom Cipullo as they take on American Song. Fifty percent of proceeds {…}

Feb 10, 2019

‘The (R)evolution Of Steve Jobs’ Wins The Grammy

The Grammy awards announced its annual accolades on Feb. 10, 2019 awarding numerous producers and opera singers. The Best Opera recording award went to Bates’ “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.” Among the winners were composer Mason Bates, librettist Mark Campbell, the Santa Fe Opera, conductor Michael Christie, and the cast, which included Sasha Cooke, Jessica E. Jones, Edward Parks, Garrett {…}