Works & Process is set to present “The Many Deaths of Laila Starr,” a performance from the Minnesota Opera by Kamala Sankaram and Minita Gandhi. The event will take place on Oct. 12, 2026 at the Peter B. Lewis Theater. The opera, which is based on the acclaimed graphic novel “The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V. and {…}
Works and Process has announced its 2026 season. The Metropolitan Opera’s “Lincoln in the Bardo” by Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek will be previewed with Metropolitan Opera general manager Peter Gelb moderating a discussion with the composer and librettist. Artists from the all-star cast will also perform highlights from the score. All are invited to continue the conversation at a reception {…}
The Minnesota Orchestra has announced its 2026-27 season. Here are the vocal performances. Jonathan Taylor Rush conducts John Holiday in music by Montgomery, Simon, Hahn, and Bizet. Performance Dates: August 7, 2026 Jonathan Taylor Rush conducts the American Songbook with John Holiday, Jearlyn Steele, and Jevetta Steele. Performance Dates: August 8, 2026 Jane Glover conducts Handel’s “Messiah” with Lauren Snouffer, Clara Osowski, Eric Ferring, and Michael {…}
The Minnesota Opera has announced its 2026-27 season. The season opens with Kamala Sankaram and Minita Gandhi’s “The Many Deaths of Laila Starr” which was commissioned and developed through Minnesota Opera’s New Works Initiative. Christopher Franklin conducts the production by Mary Birnbaum. The cast includes Leela Subramaniam, Omar Najimi, Efraín Solís, Mariam Mouawad, Ashraf Sewailam, and Emily Finke. Performance Dates: Oct. 31-Nov. 8, 2026 Händel’s {…}
Following the murder of Alex Pretti, the Minnesota Opera has released a statement in solidarity with the community. President and General Director, Ryan Taylor said, “As Minnesota Opera prepares for the world premiere of ‘My Name is Florence,’ we know we will be gathering in what is a moment of beauty and heartbreak in our community. We stand with our {…}
The Schubert Club announces its lineup for the Courtroom Concert series and free Lunchtime Concerts at Westminster Hall for 2025-26. This article only features classical vocal performances. All programs last approximately one hour and are free. Courtroom Concert Series Baritone Mark Billy performs with cellist Kiegan Ryan and pianist Josh Wang. Performance Date: October 9, 2025 Mezzo-soprano Clara Osowski performs {…}
Minnesota Opera has announced that it will extend Principal Conductor Christopher Franklin’s contract for an additional three seasons. Franklin will remain through the 2028-2029 season. In a statement, President and General Director Ryan Taylor said, “When we appointed Christopher in 2023, our goal was to deepen our commitment to a dynamic, sustainable, and inclusive future for the art of opera,” {…}
The Minnesota Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. Kylie Kreucher, Kara Morgan, Ángel Vargas, David Wolfe, John Mburu, and Lindsay Ohse star in Mozart’s “Così fan tutte.” Christopher Franklin conducts the production by Doug Scholz-Carlson. Performance Dates: Nov. 1-9, 2026 B.E. Boykin and Harrison David Rivers’ “My Name is Florence” is set to make its world premiere starring Renée Richardson, {…}
The Minnesota Opera has announced its 2024-25 season. Monét X Change, Jasmine Habersham, Ellie Dehn, Symone Harcum, Adriana Zabala, and Catherine Martin star “Glam Jam: A Star-Studded Benefit Concert.” Christopher Franklin conducts. Performance Date: Sept. 28, 2024 Christopher Franklin conducts Gounod’s “Romeo and Juliet” with Evan Leroy Johnson, Jasmine Habersham, Adam Lau, Charles H. Eaton, John Mburu, Ángel Vargas, Kara Morgan, Victoria Vargas, and David Wolfe. Performance Dates: Nov. 2-10, 2024 {…}
The Minnesota Opera has announced the appointment of Christopher Franklin as its new Principal Conductor. Franklin will be responsible for guiding the MN Opera Orchestra in its artistic growth, developing the musical standard in its performance of inherited repertoire, and contributing to the development of new work. He will also contribute to season planning as a member of the company’s {…}
The Minnesota Opera has announced its 2023-24 season featuring four productions. David Radamés Toro directs “Cruzar la Cara de la Luna” with a cast that includes Octavio Moreno, Cecilia Duarte, Vanessa Alonzo, Efraín Solís, Zulimar López-Hernández, Efraín Corralejo, and Daniel Montenegro. Performance Dates: Nov. 4–12, 2023 Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” is set to star Vanessa Becerra, Andrew Stenson, Joseph Lattanzi and Stefano de Peppo. Daniel Ellis directs. Performance Dates: Jan. 27–Feb. 4, {…}