Voices of the Valiant will present “A Summer Solstice Serenade” on June 21, 2024. The showcase will feature mezzo-soprano Madison Marie McIntosh and pianist Yinyi Li and includes the world premieres of Manne Von M and Armando Maysonet’s “Letting Him Go” and Walter Seyfartha nd Liche Ariza’s “A las once de la noche.” There will also be a number of {…}
On June 30, 2023, Trinity Presbyterian Church will present a concert of sacred music in support of those affected by Hurricane Ian. The program will include selections from composers such as Garrett Brown, Fiona Frank, Akihiro Masuda, and Man-Ching Donald Yu. There will also be world premiere of works by Trevor Maloney, Patricia Molina, Harrison Scheckler, and Stephane Tesan. Artists {…}
Arnold Saltzman’s “Geniza: Hidden Fragments” is set for its second performance on April 23, 2023, at the Adas Israel Congregation in Washington, D.C. The opera, which premiered on Oct. 13, 2022, at the University of DC Theater of the Arts, will feature Janice Meyerson, Richard Crawley, Claire Galloway, Faith Snyderman, Madison Marie McIntosh, Derrick Miller, Nathan Letourneau, and Melanie Ashkar. {…}
On December 31, 2022, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church will present their holiday benefit concert “In The Spirit.” The program features a number of new and familiar sacred works, such as Cesar Franck’s “Panis Angelicus,” Theodore Christman’s “Ave Maria,” and the premiere of Myron Silberstein’s “I had no time to hate.” The concert will also see the premiere of five {…}
On July 22, 2021, Manhattan’s historic social club, The Players, played host to a concert of opera and musical theatre selections, performed by mezzo-soprano Madison Marie McIntosh and pianist Keith Chambers. The recital featured the premiere of songs from two new musicals by composer Jeff Shankley, “Brooklyn to Broadway,” and “Casanova.” A veteran of the stage and screen, Shankley has {…}
Teatro Grattacielo has announced its 2021 season featuring three productions. The company will present Mascagni’s “L’Amico Fritz” at La MaMa’s Ellen Stewart Theatre. The work was last performed in New York City in 1987and will star Won Whi Choi, Alexandra Razskazoff, and Marcus Deloach. Israel Gursky heads the Queens Symphony Orchestra with Malena Dayen and Stefanos Koroneos directing. Performance Date: {…}
(Photo Credit: Christman Opera Company) The Christman Opera Company has announced “A Concert to Benefit The American Prize.” The concert will star mezzo-soprano Madison Marie McIntosh with Maestro Gregory Ritchey at the piano. The duo will be premiering works by Theodore Christman, Antonio Covello, Ted Ganger, Michael Polo, Kevin Scott, Amy Scurria, Myron Silberstein, and Webster Young. The American Prize {…}
This week’s offerings feature not only a lot of repertory favorites, but performances by some of the greatest opera stars in the world. So without further ado, here is a breakdown of our top 10 operas to stream this week. Die Walküre – Vienna State Opera (Jan. 25) The Vienna State Opera will kick off its week with the second {…}
On September 25, 2020, Christman Opera Company will hold its annual benefit concert, titled “An Evening of Music.” Proceeds will go towards supporting the nonprofit organization HaitiChildren in efforts to bring shelter, food, and education to impoverished children in the island nation. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the concert will be held virtually through Zoom. The program will feature mezzo-soprano {…}
With opera companies returning in full force digitally, this week’s selections will highlight a mix of repertory staples with some unique and experimental new works. Before we kick off our list, don’t forget to check out important discussions taking place regarding issues of race and equality in opera with such programs as Karen Slack’s “KikiKonversations,” Kenneth Overton’s “Black Opera Live,” and Mark {…}
Teatro Nuovo has announced the release of Bel Canto in Thirty Minutes, premiering Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. on YouTube Live. The new video production is set to feature the first-ever complete recording of Nicola Vaccai’s “Practical Method of Italian Singing,” a delicious collection of miniature arias that has been a cornerstone of Bel Canto training for nearly two centuries. {…}