(Credit: David Allen) Opera San José has announced an extension of its virtual Christmas presentation of Jake Heggie’s chamber opera “Three Decembers” until Jan. 31, 2021. World-renowned mezzo-soprano Susan Graham will lead a cast that is also headlined by soprano Maya Kherani and the baritone Efraín Solis. Pianist and conductor Veronica Agranov-Dafoe and pianist Sunny Yoon join the cast with {…}
Opera San José has announced “The Parting Glass,” an online celebration for music-lovers on New Year’s Eve. The program, which will be set in a pub, will include drinking songs spanning centuries and countries. The program, which was conceived and curated by OSJ Resident Bass-baritone Nathan Stark, will be directed by OSJ Resident Director Tara Branham. Conductor Christoper James Ray, baritone {…}
On Dec. 3, 2020, Opera San José will present an innovative fully staged production of Jake Heggie’s vibrant modern opera, “Three Decembers” via streaming. The production will include Maya Kherani, Efraín Solís, and Susan Graham and was filmed at Opera San José’s Heiman Digital Studio following all safety regulations. At the head of the production was General Director Khor Dastoor, {…}
(Credit: David Allen) Opera San José has announced that it will offer its virtual production of Jake Heggie’s chamber opera, “Three Decembers,” with Spanish and Vietnamese subtitles. The company noted that the Latin and Vietnamese communities are among the largest in San Jose. In a statement, Opera San José said, “the company is dedicated to producing accessible, affordable, world-class performance, {…}
(Credit: Dario Acosta) Opera San José has announced that it will present a fully staged production of Jake Heggie’s chamber opera, “Three Decembers.” The opera will star Susan Graham in the lead role, Maya Kherani and Efraín Solís in a digital production offered via on-demand streaming beginning Dec. 3, 2020. The work is based on the unpublished play “Some Christmas Letters” and will showcase {…}
Opera San Jose has announced its 2020-21 Resident Artists. The artists include baritone Eugene Brancoveanu, mezzo-soprano Ashley Dixon, Soprano Maya Kherani, Resident Conductor Christopher James Ray, tenor Carlos Enrique Santelli, baritone Efraín Solis, and bass-baritone Nathan Stark. Artists will perform in mainstage operas during the company’s 2021 season and will also appear in digital concerts, recitals, and other events. The {…}
Opera San José has announced two new board members to its Board of Directors. The new board members include Pravesh Mehra of Saratoga and Cathy Lazarus of Los Altos. Mehra is a managing partner and global leader of the Business & Professional Services Practice in DHR International’s San Francisco and New York Offices. He has also held leadership positions with {…}
Opera San Jose has announced that it will offer Vietnamese and Spanish translations for its upcoming performance of Schumann’s “Dichterliebe.” The song cycle, which was performed by Eugene Brancoveanu and Christopher James Ray, started to stream on July 11, 2020, via the company’s official website. Those interested in streaming the work will be able to choose between different translations of {…}
(Credit: Opera San José) In their effort to bring high-quality performances to audiences at home, Opera San Jose has announced the creation of the Fred Heiman Digital Media Studio. This new performance space will allow the company to stage and stream full productions of operas, as well as concerts, recitals, master classes, artist meet-and-greets, and more. Opera San Jose will {…}
Opera San José has announced plans to create the Fred Heiman Digital Media Studio, a state-of-the-art performance space housed within Opera San José headquarters in Northern California. The project demonstrates OSJ’s commitment to presenting the first half of its 2020 – 21 season while safeguarding audiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Funded by Opera San José trustee Peggy Heiman in honor {…}
(Credit: Steven Kemp/Johnny Tran/Pat Kirk) Opera San José presented its annual fundraising gala via Zoom on May 16, 2020, launching a fundraising drive to support the company. The event also celebrated the career of General Director Larry Hancock who is retiring from the company. Per a press release, Hancock guided the company through 151 opera productions, 1,056 performances, and over {…}