Opera Philadelphia has announced a new series “Pipe Up!” The series aims to utilize the Grand Court inside the historic Wanamaker Building as an operatic space. “Pipe Up!” will see the company join forces with TF Cornerstone to bring major cultural creators and organizations into the spotlight. The series is supported by a $1 million grant from the Wycnote Foundation {…}
(Photo by Erin Patrice O’Brien) Opera Philadelphia has named Nathalie Joachim as its Composer-in-Residence for the 2025-26 season. Joachim, whose “Fanm d’Ayiti” received a Grammy nomination for Best World Music Album, will curate two events during the upcoming season, including an exclusive concert of her own compositions as well as another show that spotlights the artists and composers who have {…}
Opera Philadelphia is set to open its 2025-2026 Season with “Vox Ex Machina,” a 50th Anniversary celebration on Sept. 13, 2025. The anniversary concert will feature opera stars mezzo Stephanie Blythe, soprano Nicole Heaston, baritone Will Liverman, mezzo-soprano Daniela Mack, and the General Director himself, countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo. In a unique synesthetic experience, each singer’s aria will become a {…}
Opera Philadelphia’s 2025-2026 Season, the first curated by General Director and President Anthony Roth Costanzo, will continue to feature tickets for as low as $11 or a higher price of your choosing. This will be the second year the company implements the successful Pick Your Price initiative. In the first year of the program, tickets for Opera Philadelphia’s entire season {…}
Opera Philadelphia has announced a cast change for its production of “Don Giovanni.” The company said that Timothy Murray has withdrawn from the title role due to illness. As a result, Sidney Outlaw will join the cast singing the title role, and his performances will be underwritten by Sheila Kessler. Outlaw first performed the role of Don Giovanni just one year {…}
Opera Philadelphia has announced its 2025-26 season. First up is the 50th anniversary gala “Vox Ex Machina.” It will feature a unique use of technology described as a singer’s aria becoming “a physical painting in real time before the audience’s eyes.” Performance Date: Sept. 13, 2025 Damiano Michieletto will direct “Il Viaggo a Reims” in its Philadelphia premiere. The opera stars {…}
Opera Philadelphia is set to close its 2024-2025 season with Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” The opera will be performed at the historic Academy of Music in a new production led by American stage director Alison Moritz. Jack Mulroney Music Director Corrado Rovaris will lead the Opera Philadelphia Orchestra, with Elizabeth Braden leading the Opera Philadelphia Chorus. In a statement, Moritz said, “Working on this {…}
Opera Philadelphia is gearing up for its production of “The Anonymous Lover” with a series of community events. Prior to the opening of the production on Jan. 31 and Feb. 2, 2025, the company will screen the 2022 film “Chevalier,” which explores the life of Joseph Bologne, the composer of “The Anonymous Lover.” The showcase is set for 7 p.m. {…}
(Photo credit: H. Paul Moon) Opera Essentia and Zen Violence Films have released a new opera film of Händel’s “Admeto.” The film stars Hans Tashjian, Jeffrey Mandelbaum, Kristin Renee Young, Nicole Besa, and Melisa Bonetti. The cast also includes a Baroque orchestra playing on period instruments. “Admeto” was filmed at the Campos Community Garden in New York City during a {…}
Opera Philadelphia returns to the historic Academy of Music in January with the company premiere of Joseph Bologne’s “The Anonymous Lover.” The 1780 opera will be performed on Jan. 31 and Feb. 2, 2025 and is widely known as Bologne’s only surviving opera. This company premiere stars soprano Symone Harcum in her Opera Philadelphia debut as Léontine, tenor Travon D. Walker {…}
(Photo courtesy of Opera Philadelphia) Opera Philadelphia has announced that every seat at every show will be $11 or “Pick Your Price.” The new price is officially available now for all productions throughout the 2024-25 season. In explaining his reason for the strategy, newly minted General Director and President of Opera Philadelphia Anthony Roth Costanzo noted that “price can be a {…}
