(Photo credit: H. Paul Moon) Opera Essentia and Zen Violence Films have released a new opera film of Händel’s “Admeto.” The film stars Hans Tashjian, Jeffrey Mandelbaum, Kristin Renee Young, Nicole Besa, and Melisa Bonetti. The cast also includes a Baroque orchestra playing on period instruments. “Admeto” was filmed at the Campos Community Garden in New York City during a {…}
New Camerata Opera’s 2023 Gala features performances by Erik Bagger, Scott Lindroth, Kristin Renee Young, on Sept. 13. Other soloists include Victor Khodadad, Stan Lacy, Eva Parr, Barbara Porto, Jaclyn Randazzo, and Julia Tang. Also on on the program is the premiere of Hilary Purrington and librettist Hannah McDermott’s animated children’s opera “One Train.” Violetta Zabbi conducts. New Camerata Opera produced {…}
Brandon Vermont’s BARN OPERA has announced a new production of R. Strauss’ comedic opera, “Ariadne auf Naxos,” set to be staged on Sept. 16 and 17, 2022, at The BARN OPERA House in Brandon, Vermont. The show marks the return of live performances for the company. Artistic Director Joshua Collier’s innovative production keeps with the company’s inventive takes on opera {…}