There are a lot of unique experiences to be had via streaming in the opera world this week and we’re excited to share our top 10 choices. A star soprano. Rising opera stars. The future of opera. A new work filmed in a major museum. Lots of Verdi and Mozart. All of these and more are on offer. So let’s {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced the next two weeks of its streaming slate. One week will be dedicated to iconic productions of director Franco Zeffirelli with the second week dedicated to baritone Dmitri Hvorostovsky who passed away back in 2017, leaving behind a legacy of Met HD recordings. Week 49– Franco Zeffirelli Week Monday, February 15 – Puccini’s La Bohème Starring {…}
San Francisco Opera will present Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor” on Oct. 25, 2020 at Fort Mason Flix Drive-In. This one-night-only opportunity to witness opera on the 40’ X 20’ LED screen at the Marina District drive-in and enjoy snacks from Off the Grid food trucks will feature the Company’s 2008 performance of Donizetti’s masterpiece. The production starred Natalie Dessay in {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced Week 22 of its nightly streams, which will feature classic works by Puccini, Verdi, Bizet, and Wagner. Here’s a rundown of the operas you can check out all week long. Monday, August 10 – Puccini’s Manon Lescaut Starring Karita Mattila, Marcello Giordani, and Dwayne Croft, conducted by James Levine. From February 16, 2008. Tuesday, August 11 {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced week 16 of its Nightly Streams. This coming week’s streams feature a wide range of options including a showcase starring Beverly Sills, Shostakovich opera, a classic Ring performance, some Bel Canto magic, and a historic performance from the 2018-19 season. Monday, June 29 – Donizetti’s La Fille du Régiment Conducted by Enrique Mazzola; starring Pretty Yende, Stephanie {…}
(Credit: Fay Fox) The Pittsburgh Opera season is set to close with Bellini’s “Norma.” The masterpiece, written by Felice Romani, returns to Pittsburgh Opera for the first time since 1997. For this historic performance the opera will feature Leah Crocetto in her staged role debut of Norma and Jennifer Johnson Cano as Adalgisa. José Bros will sing the role of {…}
Rossini’s famed “Il Barbiere di Sivilgia” or “The Barber of Seville” returns to the Metropolitan Opera on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 with an all-star cast for a whopping 10 performances through early February. Here is a look at what to expect from the company’s revival of the beloved work. The Performers A few years ago, Peter Mattei made a name {…}
