Jennifer Zetlan, Sarah Coit, Dane Suarez, & Jonathan Bryan Star in OperaDelaware’s 2026-27 Season

(Photo credits: Cook, Morstein, Oldham) OperaDelaware announces its 2026-27 season. Mainstage Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” is presented in a co-production with Opera Baltimore. Jonathan Bryan performs the titular role of Don Giovanni with Katerina Burton as Donna Anna, Hayden Smith as Don Ottavio, Sarah Coit as Donna Elvira, Dylan Gregg as Leporello, Gerard Moon as Masetto, and Robin Steitz as Zerlina. {…}

Feb 19, 2026

Opera Hispánica to World Premiere Rodolfo Zanetti’s ‘Las Maldiciones’

Opera Hispánica will present the world premiere of “Las Maldiciones” on March 1, 2026. The new chamber opera with lyrics and music by Latin GRAMMY-winning Argentine composer and bandoneon player Rodolfo Zanetti will take place at the National Sawdust in Brooklyn. The performance is part of the company’s Veintiún-OH, 21st Century Chamber Opera Series, and is presented in collaboration with {…}

Dec 23, 2024

Instituto Cervantes to Host Panel Discussion With Pedro Halffter on ‘KLARA’

(Photo credit: National Sawdust) Spanish composer and conductor Pedro Halffter will take part in a panel discussion on his new chamber opera, “KLARA.” Opera Hispánica in collaboration with National Sawdust, Divaria Productions, and the New York City Opera, presents the New York premiere of “KLARA,” in a new production directed and choreographed by choreographer Richard Stafford. “KLARA” features soprano Ashley {…}

Oct 11, 2024

Opera Hispánica Unveils 2024-25 Season

Opera Hispánica has announced its 2024-25 season. The season kicks off on Oct. 10 with the world premiere of “Las Maldiciones,” a monodrama for soprano and bandoneon. The performance features soprano Sasha Gutiérrez alongside composer Rodolfo Zanetti and baritone Fabian Veloz. Performance Date: Oct. 10, 2024 In February, the company presents “Klara,” an opera in four haikus. It is presented in {…}

Apr 14, 2023

Opera Hispanica to Present ‘Fernanda’

Opera Hispánica, the Instituto Cervantes New York, and Opera in Williamsburg are set to present the premiere of “Fernanda.” The work is a new version of the Zarzuela “Luisa Fernanda” by Moreno Torroba and Fernandez Shaw. Arranged by Opera Hispánica’s General and Artistic Director, Jorge Parodi, for vocal quartet, violin, and piano, the production will be Semi-staged with period costumes. {…}

Mar 16, 2022

Veronica Villarroel Headlines Opera Hispánica’s ‘Y Volveré’

Opera Hispánica is set to present “Y Volveré” at El Museo del Barrio in New York City on April 7, 2022. The showcase will be headlined by Chilean soprano Verónica Villarroel who will perform boleros, tangos, and songs from Spain and Latin America. She will also interpret the “Canciones Españoles Antiguas” by Federica Garcia Lorca. The soprano will be accompanied {…}

Nov 15, 2021

Opera Hispánica & Teatro Grattacielo 2021-22 Review: Cuando el Fuego Abrasa

(Credit; Gustavo Mirabile) Opera Hispánica and Teatro Grattacielo opened their respective 2021-22 seasons on Saturday evening with a unique double bill comprising works by Astor Piazzolla and Manuel de Falla jointly called “Cuando el Fuego Abrasa.” The production, the first collaboration between the two companies, was directed by Malena Dayen and conducted by Jorge Parodi, who led members of the {…}

Sep 27, 2021

Nancy Fabiola Herrera, Gustavo Feulien, Verónica Villaroel Headline Opera Hispánica’s 2021-22 Season

New York-based Opera Hispánica has announced its 2021-22 season. The season commences with a “Kick-off Soirée” at the Consulate of Argentina. The showcase will celebrate Piazzolla’s 100th birthday with performances by bandoneón player Rodolfo Zanetti, baritone Gustavo Feulien, and pianist Jorge Parodi. There will also be guest artists from Opera Hispánica Elenco, the organization’s young artist program. Performance Date: Nov. {…}

Sep 18, 2021

Sing for Hope & Opera Hispánica to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Virtual Performance

On Sept. 20, 2021, Sing for Hope is set to partner with Opera Hispánica for a special event in New York City to honor Hispanic Heritage Month. The showcase, which will be streamed via Sing for Hope’s Open Arts platform, will be led by Opera Hispánica Artistic Director Jorge Parodi and Sing for Hope Co-Founder and soprano Camille Zamora as {…}

Nov 23, 2020

Opera Hispánica Announces Jorge Parodi’s Appointment & First Virtual Event

Opera Hispánica has announced that Jorge Parodi will be its new General and Artist Director. Parodi has conducted opera around the world and is the Artistic Director of the Tokyo International Vocal Arts Academy, the Music Director of Senior Opera Theater at the Manhattan School of Music, of Opera in Williamsburg, and of the International Summer Opera Festival of Morelia. {…}

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