(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 {…}
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 {…}
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. {…}
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 {…}
(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 {…}
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. {…}
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 {…}
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. {…}