Opera San José has unveiled its complete cast for the company’s upcoming production of “Die Fledermaus.” The opera will open on Sept. 14, 2019 at the California Theatre, marking the start of the company’s new season. It will feature Michael Morgan, the music director of Festival Opera in Walnut Creek in his company debut with a cast that includes Eugene {…}
Opera San José is inviting qualified candidates to apply for two open positions: Director of Artistic and Music Administration, and Artistic and Music Coordinator. The Director of Artistic and Music Administration is a year-round, full-time position that functions as “a strategic partner to the executive team in the expansion of the company’s residency program and innovation initiatives as the operatic art {…}
Opera San José has announced its Resident Artists for the 2019-20 season. The roster will include Conductor / Chorus Master / Principal Coach Christopher James Ray, Sopranos Kerriann Otaño and Elena Galván, mezzo-soprano Stephanie Sanchez, and baritone Eugene Brancoveanu. They will join tenor Mason Gates. James will be returning to the company after having led “Pagliacci” and “Moby Dick” during {…}
With the Easter weekend upon us, many opera companies have taken a break from performances. This week’s installment, as a result, will be a bit more limited. Don Giovanni – Houston Grand Opera Mozart’s masterpiece opens on Saturday at the Houston Grand Opera with an impressive cast that includes Ryan McKinny, Paolo Bordogna, Ailyn Pérez, Melody Moore, Ben Bliss, Dorothy {…}
Opera San José has announced that after 36 years, Larry Hancock will retire as general director on June 30, 2020. The company announced that although he is retiring Hancock will be part of the company’s advisory position. With the announcement, the company also stated that the Board of Directors have selected Khori Dastoor as Opera San José’s next general director; she {…}
Opera San Jose has announced its 2019-20 season which includes four of the most popular operas in the repertoire. The company has yet to announce casting for its productions. The season kicks off with Strauss’ “Die Fledermaus” with Michael Morgan, Music Director of Festival Opera in Walnut Creek conducting the operetta. Marc Jacobs will return to direct this production. Performance Dates: {…}
Opera San José will conclude its 35th season with Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly,” directed by Brad Dalton. The production, which features set design by Kent Dorsey and costumes by Alyssa Oania, will run for six performances at the California Theatre in downtown San José. Maria Natale will star in the role of Cio-Cio-san, alongside Dane Suarez and Derek Taylor, who will {…}
There is a lot more standard repertory this weekend on offer around the United States. So here is a look at the performances to check out (in alphabetical order by company). Così Fan Tutte – Canadian Opera Company Mozart and Da Ponte’s opera will get a performance on Feb. 9 and will feature a cast that includes Kirsten McKinnon, Emily {…}
When the calendar turns to December, opera starts to wind down a bit. But no worries, there are still plenty of works to enjoy this weekend in North America. Prism – LA Opera / Beth Morrison Projects Seeing Beth Morrison Projects, one of opera’s most innovative companies teaming up with a big name like the LA Opera is always a {…}
The opera season is starting to get back into business in North America, making for a lot of interesting productions set to take the stage. This week’s installment features works by Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, and Floyd. Here we go (ranked in alphabetical order). “La Bohème” – Indianapolis Opera Puccini’s beloved masterwork kickstarts the Indianapolis opera’s 2018-19 season with three performances {…}
Opera San Jose has announced its 2018-19 season, presenting two company premieres and four productions in total. The season begins with the company premiere of Mozart’s “The Abduction from the Seraglio.” The comic gem will be directed by Michael Shell in a new production that will be conducted by Donato Cabrera. Performance Dates: Sept. 15-30, 2018 Mozart’s comedy will be followed by {…}