OPERA America has announced the recipients of $180,000 in Civic Practice Grants. The awards went to eight Professional Company Members that were selected by industry leaders from a pool of 38 applications. The grantees are Anchorage Opera, Baltimore Concert Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Los Angeles Opera, Opera Cultura (San Jose, CA), Opera Parallèle (San Francisco, CA), Opera Saratoga, and White Snake {…}
Opera Parallèle has announced that it will present Joby Talbot and Gene Scheer’s opera “Everest” in a graphic novel opera film. The concept will showcase the singers integrated into an animated environment creating a one-of-a-kind operatic experience. The world premiere of this film is set for summer 2021, and will be available for on-demand streaming for home viewing. The upcoming {…}
Opera Parallèle has announced a monthly series of free, online streamed recitals. The recitals will begin in March and run through June. These “Close-Up” performances will combine music and stories celebrating spring themes and will feature artists from OP’s 10-year history of innovative contemporary opera. The series will premiere on March 25 with a recital celebrating the Spring Equinox featuring Shawnette {…}
Opera Parallèle has announced that Executive Director Debbie Chinn will be stepping down from her position at the end of October. She will begin a two-year project as Managing Director of Anna Deavere Smith’s “The Pipeline Project: Girls.” Chinn has held the role for the last four years, and has lead OP through a period of significant growth and financial {…}
Opera Parallèle will team up with SFJAZZ to present an online broadcast of Terence Blanchard’s “Champion” on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. The broadcast presents the 2016 staging of the opera at SFJAZZ with a cast featuring baritone Arthur Woodley as Old Emile Griffith, mezzo-soprano Karen Slack as Emelda Griffith, Emile’s mother; baritone Robert Orth as Howie Albert, Emile’s trainer; and {…}
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 {…}
Opera Parallèle is set to present Stewart Wallace and Michael Korie’s “Harvey Milk” on May 15-17, 2020 at YBCA in San Francisco. The performance marks the 25th anniversary of the world premiere of the opera, which will be showcased in an all-new version as part of Opera Parallèle’s 10th anniversary. Moreover, the performances will also celebrate the 90th birthday of {…}
Opera Parallèle is set to showcase “Bon Appétit!” on Feb. 16 and 17, 2020. The one-woman show will star Catherine Cook as Julia Child. While singing, Cook will create a Child’s iconic French chocolate cake. She will be directed by Brian Staufenbiel. The performance will also be preceded by cocktails and a multi-course seasonal dinner with performances by soprano Taylor {…}
Opera Parallèle is set to celebrate its 10th season gala on Oct. 2, 2019 at the War Memorial Green Room in San Francisco. The gala, entitled “Because of You,” will feature performances from such artists as Marnie Breckenridge, Catherine Cook, Bojan Knezevic, Matthew Worth, and pianist Keisuke Nakagoshi. The Opera Parallèle Gala Chorus will also perform with all proceeds heading {…}
Opera Parallèle has announced that Nancy E. Petrisko will be the new board president starting on August 1, 2019. She was elected by the company’s Board of Directors. Petrisko has been in the world of arts management for over 35 years. She is the current director of development at the Mondavi Center for Performing Arts, UC Davis, she has also {…}
Opera Parallèle has announced its 2019-20 season. It all kicks off with “Bill and Flicka: Generous Spirits,” a performance featuring legendary artists William Burden and Frederica Von Stade. They will also perform alongside Christabel Nunoo with Keisuke Nakagoshi at the piano. Performance Date: Sept. 19, 2020 A “Because of You” annual benefit gala will be held at the San Francisco {…}