OrpheusPDX & Multiple Sclerosis Society of Portland Collaborate on ‘Jacqueline’ to Raise Awareness & Support

(Photo credit: Dahlia Katz) OrpheusPDX and the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Portland (MSSP) have joined forces for the upcoming performances Luna Pearl Woolf and Royce Vavrek’s “Jacqueline.” The opera is based on the life of legendary cellist Jacqueline du Prè, whose life and career was dramatically altered by the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS). It explores themes of resilience, the {…}

Jun 2, 2025

TAPA Announces 2025 Dora Mavor Moore Award Nominations

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced all nominations for the 45th Anniversary Dora Mavor Moore Awards presented by the Romano D’Andrea Foundation. This year there were 225 nominations across 43 gender-inclusive award categories within seven divisions reflecting the remarkable artistry of the 2024-25 season. This year’s nominations encompass 81 shows from 59 registered companies. The Awards will {…}

Apr 27, 2023

Cecilia Violetta López, Bernardo Bermudez, Eleni Calenos, Marnie Breckenridge Headline Opera Orlando’s ‘All for Art’ 2023-24 Season

Opera Orlando announced its 2023-24 season, entitled “All for Art.” The season opens with “Tosca” starring Eleni Calenos, Nathan Granner, and Daniel Scofield. Josh Shaw directs and Eiki Isomura conducts. Performance Dates: Oct. 27 & 29, 2023 The season features “Frida” in a production by John de los Santos conducted by Jorge Parodi. The opera stars Cecilia Violetta López and {…}

Sep 18, 2020

American Modern Ensemble Presents Paterson & Cote’s ‘In Real Life’

The American Modern Ensemble will present two song cycles by composer/ librettist team Robert Paterson and David Cote on Oct. 27, 2020. The performance, which will take place at the DiMenna Center for Classical Music in New York City, will feature the world premiere of “In Real Life II,” exploring the humor and heartbreak of online dating. “Almost all of {…}

Jul 14, 2020

Jacqueline – Luna Pearl Woolf Turns Celebrated Cellist’s Story Into an Opera

Credit: Dahlia Katz Composed for only two performers, the first opera written about the life of legendary cellist Jacqueline du Pré received its world premiere this past February in Toronto. Tapestry Opera, the only Canadian company dedicated to the creation, development, and performance of original Canadian operas, presented the first five performances of “Jacqueline” by Luna Pearl Woolf and Pulitzer {…}

May 15, 2020

Ailyn Pérez, Matthew Polenzani Among 100 Singers Join Forces for Campbell & Moravec’s ‘Light Shall Lift Us’

Over 100 singers came together for a video performance of “Light Shall Lift Us,” a work by librettist Mark Campbell and composer Paul Moravec. The duo, which has worked together on “The Shining” proposed the idea to Marc Scorca of Opera America, who embraced the idea and helped put together the 107 artists who would eventually record their individual parts {…}

Mar 2, 2020

Michael Fabiano, Nadine Sierra, Thomas Hampson Headline Festival Napa Valley 2020

(Credit: James Weber/ Merri Cyr) The Festival Napa Valley has announced its 2020 slate which features a wide range of unique musical performances. For the purpose of this article, we will only focus on vocal performances. The opening night showcase will be headlined by baritone Thomas Hampson, who will perform “Song of America.” The concert, which will also feature pianist {…}

Jun 5, 2019

Frederica Von Stade, Catherine Cook Star in Opera Parallèle’s 2019-20 Srason

Opera Parallèle has announced its 2019-20 season. It all kicks off with “Bill and Flicka: Generous Spirits,” a performance featuring legendary artists William Burden and Frederica Von Stade. They will also perform alongside Christabel Nunoo with Keisuke Nakagoshi at the piano. Performance Date: Sept. 19, 2020 A “Because of You” annual benefit gala will be held at the San Francisco {…}

May 7, 2019

Brooklyn Art Song Society Concludes 2018-19 Season With 3 World Premieres

The Brooklyn Art Song Society will finish off its 2018-19 season with three world premieres and three New York premieres. The concert set for June 7 at the Brooklyn Historical Society will feature sopranos Kristina Bachrach and Marnie Breckenridge alongside baritones Edward Park and Jorell Williams; Breckenridge and Park will be making their Brooklyn Art Song Society debuts. Michael Brofman, {…}

Mar 6, 2019

Matthew Worth, Rhoslyn Jones, Frederica Von Stade & Marnie Breckenridge Join Faculty At San Francisco Conservatory Of Music

Four singers have recently joined the voice faculty at San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM). Baritone Matthew Worth has been appointed to SFCM’s voice faculty, and is set to lead a full studio. According to the press release, both SFCM President David H. Stull and Voice Department Chair César Ulloa are thrilled to welcome Worth to the team. “His artistic {…}