Baryshnikov Arts is set to present “Jupiter’s Journey to the Earth.” The world premiere work which is created by the little OPERA theatre of ny, will be presented on May 10 – 12, 2024 and features Rufus Müller, Brian Downen, Jennifer Roderer, Paul Wheelan, Gregory Sheppard, Abigail Raiford, and David Morgans. The opera, which is based on “Philemon and Baucis” {…}
The little OPERA theatre of ny is set to give the world premiere of “Jupiter’s Journey to the Earth” with Baryshnikov Arts. “Jupiter’s Journey to the Earth” is a family-friendly chamber opera sung in English. The new work is based on the story of “Philemon and Baucis” from Ovid’s “Metamorphoses” and pulls from Franz Joseph Haydn’s opera “Philemon und Baucis, {…}
The little OPERA theatre of ny and Harlem Opera Theater are set to present “American One Acts” this May. The showcase, which will take place at the Baruch Performing Arts Center, will be produced in association with National Black Theatre. Audiences will see “Highway 1, U.S.A.” by William Grant Still and Verna Arvey as well as Kurt Weill and Arnold {…}
The little OPERA theatre of ny is joining forces with the National Black Theatre and Harlem Opera Theater to present “American One Acts, a preview concert” on June 3, 2022. The showcase, which will take place at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center, will be directed by Philip Shneidman and conducted by Gregory Hopkins. Audiences will highlight from the company’s {…}
The little OPERA theatre of ny is set to present two live streamed concerts in April and June 2021. The April showcase, entitled “Zemlinskys Zimmer” will spotlight the music of Austrian composer Alexander Zemlinsky, including scenes from his opera “Eine Florentinische Tragödie.” The performance will feature soprano Katy Lindhart, baritone Eric McKeever, and tenor Nicholas Simpson. Catherine Miller will act {…}
The little OPERA theatre of ny has announced that it will be presenting “Mozart & Friends,” a live stream pop-up concert on July 9, 2020 at St John’s in the Village. The concert will feature performances from tenor Kameron Ghanavati, tenor Rufus Müller, mezzo-soprano Heather Johnson, music director Elliot Figg, pianist Catherine Miller, violinist Manami Mizumoto, and cellist Syndey ZumMallen {…}
The little OPERA theatre of ny is set to stream several highlights from its past productions. Among the operas that will be spotlighted are “Owen Wingrave,” “Piramo e Tisbe,” “L’Amant Anonyme,” and “Slow Dusk & Markheim.” “Owen Wingrave,” performed in May 2019, features Robert Balonek, Michael Weyandt, Bernard Holcolm, Daniel Curran, Katherin Pracht, Augusta Caso, Daniel Klein, Matthew Curran, Janice {…}
The little OPERA theatre of ny has postponed its upcoming performances of Mozart’s “The Shepherd King (Il re pastore).” The work, which was originally slated for the Baryshnikov Arts Center from May 7-10, 2020, will now be showcased in the fall of 2020. However, those hoping for some snippet of the upcoming production will see a stream this Spring, per {…}
You won’t see many canonical works in this weekend’s recommendations. But every opera listed will provide audience members with unique and fascinating experiences. Here’s our recommendation for an opera-filled Mother’s Day weekend. The Handmaid’s Tale – Boston Lyric Opera On Friday and Sunday, the Boston Lyric Opera will present “The Handmaid’s Tale” two more times as it brings its 2018-19 {…}
The New York Opera Festival 2019 officially launched with a preview concert on Monday, April 29 at The National Opera Center. The event featured a wide range of performances and also took the time to honor a major figure in the opera world as the recipient of the 2019 NYOA Service Award. Things kicked off with a performance of “Udiste?” {…}
Carlisle Floyd’s “Prince of Players” is coming to New York at the little Opera theater of ny (LOTNY) this February at Hunter College. The work follows Edward Kynaston, a famous Shakespearean actor who is know for taking on female roles in the Bard’s plays during the 17th Century. However, when King Charles II allows women to perform and forbids men {…}