Opera Maine in Portland, Maine is set to present a new web series “Opera in ME.” The behind-the-scenes program will be hosted by Robert Mellon and kicks off every Tuesday at 5 p.m. ET. The aim of the showcase is to present audiences with different aspects of the opera world. The opening installment, which will be released on April 7, {…}
Opera Maine will present its new production of “The Magic Flute” on July 24 and 26, 2019. The production will feature maestro Roberto Kalb in his Opera Maine debut. Kalb is the Head of Music and Resident Conductor at the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. The classic Mozart opera will be directed by Dona D. Vaughn, the company’s Artistic Director. {…}
Stephen Lord will not conduct Opera Maine’s production of ‘The Magic Flute.” Opera Maine has release statement noting, “Opera Maine was saddened to learn of allegations of sexual harassment against Maestro Stephen Lord. Opera Maine has never received a complaint of sexual harassment against Maestro Lord. In the best interests of Opera Maine, we have come to the mutual agreement that {…}
Attention singers: Opera Maine has announced auditions for its July 2019 mainstage production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.” The production will be sung in German with English dialogue. Local singers are invited to participate in a live audition for the chorus and comprimario roles on Friday, Feb. 1 between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm at Williston Immanuel United Church. Auditions {…}
Opera Maine has announced that it will showcase a new production of “Le Nozze di Figaro” in July. The production will open on July 25 with an additional showcase on July 27. All performances will be presented at the Merrill Auditorium. The famed Mozart opera will directed by Stephen Lord with a cast that includes Keith Phares, Maeve Höglundas, Robert Brubaker, {…}
Opera Maine has just announced that it will receive a $2,500 grant from Macy’s for a new initiative, “Opera for All!” Per a press release, the grant will see the company underwrite tickets for those usually unable to attend professional opera performances. Macy’s support will give 100 tickets to nonprofit agencies throughout Maine so that they can, in turn, provide {…}
Opera America has announced the recipients for the 2018 National Opera Trustee Recognition. The recipients are “Carol F. Henry, Los Angeles Opera; R. Jamison Williams, Michigan Opera Theatre; Henry Fogel, Chicago Opera Theater; and John Serrage, Opera Maine.” The award is in its 11th year and its intention is to honor “U.S. opera companies for their exemplary leadership, generosity and audience-building efforts on behalf of their respective {…}
It will be another busy opera weekend as we enter the home stretch of the summer season. But this one is special because it will feature the first fully staged production of an opera by a beloved Czech Composer. Dvorak’s “Dimitrij” will make its first staged production in the US as part of the Bard Summerscape with performances on Friday {…}