Opera Colorado is set to present Saint-Saëns’ “Samson and Delilah.” The opera will be presented on May 4, 7, 10, and 12 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. The production will be directed by Keturah Stickann, who directed Opera Colorado’s 2022 production of “Carmen.” The opera will star tenor Rafael Davila and mezzo-soprano Katharine Goeldner. , making her Opera Colorado {…}
Opera Colorado has announced its 2023-24 Season featuring three productions. “Our 41st season offers something for opera lovers and the opera curious alike, including perennial favorites, epic tales, and evocative music,” said Greg Carpenter, The Ellie Caulkins General & Artistic Director. “I am thrilled to bring Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman to life for the first time since 1997 with a {…}
The Tulsa Opera will premiere a new production of “Salome” on April 29 and May 1, 2022 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. The cast of this production stars Julia Mintzer, Wayne Tigges, Jay Hunter Morris, Katharine Goeldner, César Delgado, Kevin Thompson, Ryan Belongie, Kevin Thompson, Spencer Hamlin, Ashraf Sewailam, Pavel Suliandziga, Makudupanyane Senaoana, Marc Molomot, Jason Ferrante, and Joe {…}
(Credit: Kristin Hoebermann) The Bard College Conservatory of Music is set to present Strauss’ “Salome.” Adapted from Oscar Wilde’s one-act play, “Salome” depicts the biblical story of Salome, the Judean princess who demanded, and obtained, the head of St. John the Baptist. Bard Visiting Associate Professor of Music Peter Laki writes that the first performance of “Salome,” given in Dresden {…}
Tulsa Opera has announced its 2021-22 season which includes two Oklahoma premieres and three new productions. First up, the company will present “Gianni Schicchi” and Verdi’s “Greatest Hits” at ONEOK Field. The production will star Rachel Blaustein, Emily Pulley, Julius Ahn, and Danielle Pastin. Conductor Oriol Sans will conduct while James Robinson will direct. Performance Date: Oct. 15, 2021 Next {…}