Long Beach Opera has announced the inaugural LBO Film Festival, which will take place on July 16-17, 2022 at the Art Theatre in Long Beach CA 90814. The festival is co-curated by Bradford Nordeen of Dirty Looks and LBO Artistic Director James Darrah. Programming will include a variety of artists with live performances presenting the projects of filmmakers, dancers, composers {…}
Long Beach Opera is set to present Händel’s “Giustino” starting on May 21, 2022. The penultimate production in the company’s 2021-22 season will be directed by James Darrah and will be conducted by Christopher Rountree. The cast will star Anna Schubert, Orson Van Gay, Luke Elmer, Dante Mireles, Marlaina Owens, Sharon Chohi Kim, Amanda Lynn Bottoms, and Douglas Williams. For this {…}
The Long Beach Opera in California has announced the cancellation of all performances of its production of “STIMMUNG.” The work, which was slated to be performed between March 19 and 27, 2022, was canceled after three LBO staff members resigned, expressing concern about the organization’s internal communications, work environment, and issues related to equity and diversity. According to a press {…}
Long Beach Opera is set to present “Stimmung” starting on March 19, 2022. The acapella choral work features music by Karlheinz Stockhauser and will be directed by Alexander Gedeon under the musical direction of Fahad Siadat and David Harras. Soloists include Kelci Hahn, Joanna Lynn-Jacobs, Kasper, Charlie Kim, David Castillo, and Paul An. “The word ‘Stimmung’ actually means ‘mood’, ‘atmosphere’, {…}
Long Beach Opera in California, has announced its 2022 season which will include four operas and is set to begin in March 2022. First up will be Stockhausen’s “Stimmung.” The new production will be directed by Alexander Gedeon and conducted by Jenny Wong. Performance Dates: March 19 – 27, 2022 Next up will be a video production and live production {…}
The Long Beach Opera in California has announced the appointment of Christopher Rountree as the new Music Director. Rountree is the founder and Artistic Director of Wild Up and is a well-known conductor who has made a name for himself in contemporary music and opera. He has conducted in Los Angeles, New York City, and Paris. He has also collaborated {…}
Long Beach Opera in California has announced a revised 2021 season, which will include three productions in total. Two of the productions have been adapted to be presented as outdoor showcases. The season kicks off with Philip Glass’ “Les Enfants Terribles” directed by James Darrah and conducted by Christopher Rountree. This opera will be presented as an immersive drive-in opera {…}
(photo credit: Simona Kessler) Long Beach Opera has announced that James Darrah will be the organization’s next Artistic Director and Chief Creative Officer. Darrah, who will make his company debut directing “Les Enfant Terribles” this May, will begin his tenure immediately. He is set to remain in his position until at least 2024. Darrah has worked with a wide range {…}
Long Beach Opera has announced that Alexander Gedeon will be joining its artistic staff, filling the organization’s newly-created role of Minister of Culture. He will assist in developing projects for future seasons with an emphasis on cultural inclusion, researching and creating opportunities for diversity in creative design teams, and producing and performing in his original podcast “Towards a New Opera!” {…}
Long Beach Opera has announced the “2020 Songbook,” which will premiere on Nov. 15 and features 20 commissioned world premieres. The showcase, which will be hosted by countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, will include music by composers selected and mentored by Anthony Davis, Annie Gosfield, David Lang, George Lewis, and Du Yun. These composers include Anahita Abbasi, Leila Adu, Benjamin Beckman, {…}
Long Beach Opera has announced three programs for its fall 2020 season. All performances and events will be presented virtually. First up will be “2020 Songbook,” a fundraiser in which sponsors will commission a new piece of music by an emerging composer, who have been selected by a panel of composers including Anthony Davis, Annie Gosfield, David Lang, George Lewis, {…}