Alaysha Fox & Nathan Granner Headline MUSE/IQUE’s ‘Indivisible: The Glory of Lincoln’s Musical Soul’

Los Angeles-based MUSE/IQUE is set to present “Indivisible: The Glory of Lincoln’s Musical Soul.” “Audiences will thrill to hear ‘The Battle Cry of Freedom,’ songs from contemporary operettas, traditional spirituals, along with the folk-inspired works of Stephen Foster and traditional Scottish ballads, including excerpts from Lincoln’s many speeches, letters and documents,” says an official press release for the event. The {…}

Mar 4, 2024

Jamie Chamberlin Granner, Nathan Granner, & Colin Ramsey Lead Verdi Chorus’ ‘Star Crossed!’

Soloist Jamie Chamberlin Granner, Nathan Granner, and Colin Ramsey perform in the Verdi Chorus’ 40th Anniversary season finale concert “Star Crossed!” The Verdi Chorus presents selections from Mozart’s “Idomeneo” and “Don Giovanni,” Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor,” Gounod’s “Romeo et Juliette,” and Lehar’s “The Merry Widow,” with guest soloists soprano Jamie Chamberlin Granner, tenor Nathan Granner, and bass Colin Ramsey. Artistic {…}

Mar 9, 2023

Opera Parallèle to Present a Benefit Evening, ‘A Night at The Overlook Hotel….No Work-All Play’

San Francisco’s Opera Parallèle will present a benefit evening entitled, “A Night at The Overlook Hotel….No Work-All Play” at the Lodge at the Regency on April 26, 2023. Inspired by the upcoming opera performance of Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell‘s opera, “The Shining,” the event will transport guests to the theatrical excess and luxury of the Gilded Age. The opera {…}

Sep 23, 2022

Anna Pirozzi, Ian Bostridge, Lars Vogt & Krassimira Stoyanova Lead New CD/DVD Releases

This week audiences will get to hear the final recording of one of the greatest pianists of his generation, a rare verismo opera, an original version of a Verdi opera, and modern works. Here is a look! Zingari Opera Rara releases its recording of Leoncavallo’s “Zingari” internationally via Warner Classics. Artistic Director Carlo Rizzi conducts the restored original version of {…}

May 12, 2022

Charles Castronovo, Ekaterina Siurina & Sarah Coburn Headline New York City Opera’s Park Series

New York City Opera is set to present a season of four free, live shows for its Park Series in Bryant Park’s Picnic Performances. The company will present one-night-only operas accompanied by live music including “The Barber of Seville,” “La traviata,” “Lucia di Lammermoor,” and a special Pride in the Park performance. The first showcase will be held on May {…}

Apr 1, 2021

Alexandra LoBianco, Nathan Granner, Cree Carrico Headline Portland Opera’s 2021-22 Season

Portland Opera has announced its 2021-22 season. The company revealed that it will be performing three opera productions in addition to several community, digital, and educational programs. “We’ve spent the past year digging deep into our identity, and listening to community members,” said Sue Dixon, General Director in a press release. “The core of our work is to share stories {…}

Nov 7, 2020

Briana Hunter, Jorge Parodi & Michael Kelly Lead Opera Orlando’s 2020-21 Season

Opera Orlando has announced the 2020-21 season, working closely with the Dr. Phillips Center and other venues to ensure safety protocols for the company’s live performances. “In addition to getting input from fellow opera and theater companies who have started to re-open, we are incorporating CDC recommendations, local official guidance, and input from our Company partner Orlando Health in preparing {…}

Oct 3, 2020

Ashley Faatoalia, Jamie Chamberlin, Nathan Granner Headline LAO At Home Slate

Los Angeles Opera has announced its streaming slate for performances during the week of Oct. 5, 2020. The first event will be another edition of “Opera Family Time” featuring soprano Jamie Chamberlin and tenor Nathan Granner. The duo will celebrate the autumn baking season. Streaming Date: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 at 2 p.m. PDT Tenor Ashley Faatoalia will perform alongside {…}

Sep 19, 2020

Sarah Vautour, Jamie Chamberlin, Nathan Granner, Nicholas Brownlee Headline LAO At Home Next Week

The Los Angeles Opera has announced its online events for the week of Sept. 21, 2020. Things will kick off with another edition of “Opera Family Time,” this time starring soprano Jamie Chamberlin and tenor Nathan Granner as they show that music can express a feeling on its own without text. Streaming Date: Sept. 22, 2020 at 2 p.m. PDT Next {…}

Sep 4, 2020

Christabel Nunoo, Michael Mayes Among Stars of Opera Parallèle’s 2020-21 Season

Opera Parallèle has unveiled its 2020-21 season, which will feature a mix of live and virtual performances. First up will be the “No Boundaries” virtual gala honoring the Horizons Foundation. The showcase will feature performances by Christabel Nunoo and Michael Mayes. There will also be a performance of a “graphic novel” opera by Joby Talbot and Gene Scheer, starring Nikola {…}

Aug 10, 2020

Roberto Alagna, Aleksandra Kurzak, Lise Davidsen, Damien Geter, Lead Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

We are deep into the summer, but opera has not stopped. We are getting live performances throughout Europe and still getting full slates of online opera offerings. So for this week’s recommendations, we are looking at a wide range of options, including a few classic works, a recital from two major opera stars, and a lot of new operas. As {…}