On March 14, 2021, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and Opera San Jose will present the virtual world premiere of “Hershey Felder, PUCCINI,” a new work by and starring pianist Hershey Felder. Filmed in Puccini’s birthplace in Lucca, Italy, Felder was joined by guest artists such as baritone Nathan Gunn, soprano Gianna Corbisiero, and tenor Charles Castronovo. The story will see a {…}
Opera San José will extend access to its “Three Decembers” stream. The company announced that due to the support of generous donors it would be able to extend the stream and would be available on a pay-what-you-can basis. In a statement, Opera San José General Director Khori Dastoor, “We are grateful for the generosity of our long-time donors who have {…}
Looking for a unique Valentine’s Day gift? Opera San José will send your special someone a personalized Virtual Valentine’s Day Telegram sung by one of the company’s acclaimed Resident Artists. The Telegram includes a customized greeting. Opera San José is offering a selection of five songs for the music fan in your life: “Til There Was You,” performed by soprano {…}
Fort Worth Opera (FWO) has announced an expansion of its 2021 spring lineup that comprises a film festival in partnership with the Metropolitan Opera, a virtual celebration of Black History Month, a collaboration with Opera San José, drive-in events, and more. For the first time in FWO’s 74-year history, the company will collaborate with the Metropolitan Opera to create an {…}
(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 {…}
