(photo by Philip Groshong) San Francisco’s Opera Parallèle has unveiled its 2023-24 season. The season opens with the world premiere of Kenji Oh and Kelley Rourke’s “The Emissary.” Per the official press announcement, the ”audience will journey through a fractured future, a dystopian satire that addresses the alarming environmental angst of today, and the ever-increasing psychological stress on the younger {…}
Opera Parallèle and The Transgender District have announced that they will present the second annual “Expansive” showcase, featuring transgender and non-binary classical artists. The event, which will take place on August 3 and 4 at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater in San Francisco, aims to celebrate the vibrant and vital transgender community and highlight their stories and artistry. The lineup for this {…}
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 {…}
Opera Parallèle has announced a cast change for “The Shining.” The company said that baritone Robert Wesley Mason will sing the role of Jack Torrance and bass-baritone Kevin Deas will sing the role of Dick Hallorann in the company’s upcoming West Coast premiere. Mason will replace the previously announced singer Edward Parks, who, due to unforeseen changes in his performance schedule, {…}
Opera Parallèle is set to present the West Coast premiere of Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell’s opera “The Shining.” Based on the iconic novel by Stephen King, the opera will be presented from June 2 to 4 in a new production The opera will also be presented in a new chamber orchestration created by the composer, at the Blue Shield {…}
San Francisco-based Opera Parallèle has announced its 2022-23 season. The season kicks off with “Everest: An Immersive Experience.” The Talbot and Scheer opera will be conducted by Nicole Paiement and directed by Brian Staufenbiel. Sasha Cooke, Nathan Granner, Kevin Burdette, Hadleigh Adams, Charlotte Fanvu, Matt Boehler, Shawnette Sulker, Whitney Steele, and Kevin Gino. Performance Dates: Feb. 2-12, 2023 Paul Moravec {…}
Opera Parallèle is set to collaborate with SFJAZZ for Philip Glass’ opera “Beauty and the Beast.” The opera is based on the epic 1946 romantic fantasy film by French poet and filmmaker, Jean Cocteau. The production, which is set to be performed on July 14, 15, 16, and 17 at SFJAZZ, will fuse opera and film. In a statement, Opera {…}
Opera Parallèle and the Transgender District will present “Expansive – A Showcase of Transgender and Agender Classical Artists” on June 17, 2022. The showcase, which will take place at PianoFight in San Francisco, will star Breanna Sinclaré, Rahzé Cheatham, and Reuben Zellman. The artists will perform a variety of repertoire ranging from baroque classics to Puccini as well as the {…}
Opera Parallèle is set to present the west coast premiere of “Sophia’s Forest” this February. The one-act opera by Lembit Beecher and Hannah Moscovitch, will star Maggie Finnegan, Kindra Scharich, Bradley Kynard, Victoria Ko, Samantha Fung-Lee, and actor Charlotte Fanvu. Nicole Paiement will conduct a production directed by Brian Staufenbiel. “Sophia’s Forest” focuses on the trauma experienced by immigrant families {…}
(Credit: Shervin Lainez) The Opera Parallèle has announced details for the company’s upcoming Benefit Celebration “Over the Rainbow,” scheduled for Feb. 2, 2022 at Saint Joseph’s Arts Society in San Francisco. The showcase will make the famed countertenor’s San Francisco debut performance in a varied program spanning opera to pop alongside pianist Keisuke Nakagoshi. “When we selected the theme of {…}
California-based Opera Parallèle has announced its 2021-22 season. The season kicks off with the world premiere of the orchestral version of Marcus Shelby and Roma Olvera’s “Harriet’s Spirit.” The opera will be directed by L. Peter Callender and conducted by Nicole Paiement. The cast will feature Tiffany Austin as Harriet Tubman, Christabel Nunoo as Modesty, Bradley Kynard as “Montgomery,” and {…}