On April 11, 2021, Fairfield County Chorale will welcome spring with an innovative performance of Vivaldi’s “Gloria.” This re-imagining of the chorale masterpiece will incorporate new orchestrations for instruments such as the mandolin, bandoneon, and electric guitar. The film will blend elements of music and dance to create a tapestry of sound meant as a celebration of the promise of {…}
Stefanos Koroneos, artistic director of Teatro Grattacielo, and the company’s Board of Directors have announced three major artistic residencies with the company for 2021. The new artists in residence include: Malena Dayen (Argentina) – 2021 Resident Director Sangminin Chae (South Korea) – 2021 Resident Video and Art Director Jon de Gaetano (USA) – 2021 Resident Lighting Designer The three artists {…}
Teatro Grattacielo has announced three cast changes for its upcoming production of Giordano’s “Fedora.” The original cast was set to include two singers from Europe, Csilla Boross and Francesco Anile, for the roles of Fedora and Lloris respectively, with a third, Taehwan Ku, coming over from Japan to interpret Rouvel. However, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, those three cast members {…}
On Friday, April 5, 2019, Bare Opera kicked off their production of Astor Piazzolla’s “Maria de Buenos Aires.” Staged in The Bellewether of New York City, the venue, along with director Malena Dayen’s approach, supported by strong choreography from Troy Ogilvie, resulted in an immersive musical experience. The striking and surreal events of Maria’s dramatic journey are conveyed through movement {…}