The Minnesota Opera has announced its 2021 season which will include both live opera and digital offerings, as well as a major directorial debut of an iconic artist. The season kicks off with “Opera in the Outfield” as the company presents operatic favorites at CHS Field. David Radamés Toro directs with Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducting. Performance Date: Sept. 24, 2021 The {…}
On February 27, 2021, Minnesota Opera will present a celebration of music as a transformative power with its virtual benefit concert, featuring the world premiere of “Art is a Verb.” Organized into five sections, the upcoming piece was created in collaboration with the singers involved, with them lending their own words to the subjects of art, opera, social justice, and {…}
On November 14, 2020 Minnesota Opera will present Wagner’s “Das Rheingold” in a new, 3D format which will be available to stream online. This digital experience adapts the company’s 2016 production with the help of production company Sweet Sadie. “The sheer size and scope of ‘Das Rheingold’ presents a massive challenge for any opera company,” said President and General Director {…}
Minnesota Opera, ADA Artist Management, Austin Opera, Berkshire Opera Festival, Opera Colorado, and San Diego Opera are teaming up to present the world premiere of “The Trial of Susan B. Anthony” on Oct. 26, 2020. The song cycle by Steven Mark Kohn will star mezzo-soprano Adriana Zabala in multiple roles accompanied by pianist Myra Juang. “We find ourselves at a {…}
(Credit: Minnesota Opera official website) Minnesota Opera has announced the appointment of Lee Bynum as the new Vice President of Impact. In this newly created position, Bynum will lead a team of seven members that receives feedback from the community in order to create mutually beneficial and lasting relationships through the power of opera. Furthermore, Bynum will oversee Minnesota Opera’s {…}
Minnesota Opera has announced that it will be reducing its annual budget from $12.7 million to $8.5 million. In a press release announcing the company’s new season, the organization revealed that the new budget reflected a reduction in staff and a 33 percent decrease in anticipated revenues. Additionally, the organization noted that 11 percent of full-time employees across all departments {…}
Minnesota Opera has officially announced updates for its 2020-21 season. First off, the company has canceled all productions previously announced as part of the 2020-21 season. “There are so many in our opera family—artists, creatives, staff, audience, students and community members—who rely on our artmaking as a source of inspiration, income, healing and security,” said President and General Director Ryan {…}
(Credit: Cory Weaver) Minnesota Opera has announced an all-new 2020 Digital Opera Series in partnership with the Classical Minnesota Public Radio. Starting on May 14, the company will present radio broadcasts and other audio streams of operas it has presented with a new title released weekly. The series is set to run through June 11. It all kicks off with {…}
(Credit: Michal Daniel) Minnesota Opera has made its production of “Doubt” available to stream. Audiences can check out the work by composer Douglas Cuomo and playwright John Patrick Shanley on PBS until June 22. “Doubt” was directed by Kevin Newbury with a cast that featured Christine Brewer as Sister Aloysius, Adriana Zabala as Sister James, Matthew Worth as Father Flynn {…}
The Minnesota Opera has announced its 2020-21 season featuring five productions with a number of important rising stars. The season opens with Mozart’s “The Abduction from the Seraglio” starring Claudia Boyle as Konstanze, Andrew Stenson as Belmonte, and Kenneth Kellogg as Osmin. Omer Ben Seadia directs James Robinson’s original production. Performance Dates: Sept. 26- Oct. 4, 2020 Corinne Winters andJohn Moore star in {…}
Puccini will likely be the composer that you will get a chance to associate yourself with this weekend if you check out any of our recommendations. However, there are also a few unique experiences to be had that steer clear from the standard repertory as well. Among those experiences is a family-friendly performed geared toward helping those in need. Pagliacci {…}