The Garsington Opera has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of “Der Rosenkavalier.” The British festival announced that Madison Leonard will take over the role of Sophie in “Der Rosenkavalier” this summer; Soraya Mafi, who was originally cast in the role, is expecting her first child later this year and will be unable to perform. Leonard is a {…}
We are now entering the final weeks of summer, which means that opera companies in Europe will be in full swing while many opera companies in North America will start to test the waters with their brand new digital seasons. Nonetheless, the streaming has continued at a steady clip with another set of unique offerings coming your way this week. {…}
Two New York City-based opera coaches, Rachelle Jonck and Derrick Goff have launched Bel Canto Boot Camp, a space for singers who had their performances canceled and have no access to in-person rehearsals, lessons, or coaching. Bel Canto Boot Camp originated as The Vaccai Project, a program started in March 2020, that serves as an online practice diary akin to {…}
(Image Provided by Shumann Associates) Tulsa Opera is set to put Tobias Picker’s “Emmeline” front and center as part of its streaming options online. Starting on Monday, April 20 the company will dedicate three separate performances to the new opera, which was set to premiere in a new production on May 1, 2020. It has since been moved to the {…}
The Lyric Opera of Kansas City has announced its 2020-21 season featuring four unique productions. Vanessa Vasquez headlines opening night in a production of Verdi and Piave’s “La Traviata” by Francesca Zambello. Timothy Myers conducts the masterpiece with Matthew White as Alfredo and Weston Hurt as Germont. Performance Dates: Sept. 26-Oct. 4, 2020 Eric Greene, Talise Trevigne, Donovan Singletary, Jermaine Smith and Indra {…}
The Austin Opera has announced its 2020-21 season featuring three main stage productions and an Opera ATX production. Here is a look at the new season: The season opens with Opera ATX, which is now in its third season. Sarah Kirkland Snider’s “Penelope” will be presented at The North Door, an iconic performance space on Austin’s East Side. This production, {…}
(Credit: Cory Weaver/The Dallas Opera) The Dallas Opera has announced its 2020-21 season celebrating its 64th season. This season will showcase five main stage productions and a number of concerts. Here is a look. Main Stage The season opens with Mozart and Da Ponte’s “Le Nozze di Figaro.” Emmanuel Villaume conducts a new production by Kyle Lang. The production is set to {…}
The Seattle Opera has announces its 2020-21 season featuring an all-star lineup and some ambitious productions. Here is a look: The season opens with the double bill of “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci” with Gregory Kunde headlining both productions in a rare U.S. appearance. He will share the run with Arsen Soghomonyan. Melody Moore and Marcy Stonikas will share the role {…}
(Credit Sunny Martini) Right from the start of Seattle Opera’s “Rigoletto,” stage director Lindy Hume signaled not to expect the evening to adhere too closely to operatic convention. The curtain went up suddenly with the house lights still on, showing us, in silence, a man dressed as a waiter or Maitre D’ sitting on a deluxe leather sofa in a {…}
Four productions will headline the North Carolina Opera’s 2019-20 season. The company will open its 2019-20 season opens with a concert performance of the third act of Wagner’s “Siegfried.” Timothy Myers returns to conduct the NCO Orchestra with a stellar cast featuring Richard Cox in the title role and soprano Alexandra LoBianco as Brünnhilde. Performance Dates: Nov. 10, 2019 Carl Tanner leads {…}
The Tulsa Opera has announced its 2019-20 season featuring three productions. In a press statement Ken McConnell said, “We are pleased to present a season of three operas that showcase fiercely determined and strong female central characters, including Emmeline composed by our own Artistic Director Tobias Picker. Tulsa’s opera audience continues to grow and our community engagement is stronger than ever. {…}