Ruggero Leoncavallo, born on April 23, 1857, is renowned today because of the success of his very first opera. The composer showed great abilities as a pianist from a young age and spent some time in Egypt as a pianist and teacher. However, he quickly departed to Paris when revolts broke out. In France’s capital city, Leoncavallo secured work as {…}
“Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment will take a look {…}
On March 23, 2019, the Vienna State Opera will showcase the double bill of “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci.” Audiences who are unable to go to the theater will still get a chance to see the opera via the Vienna State Opera’s live stream service. The cast of “Cavalleria Rusticana” will feature Elina Garanca, Yonghoon Lee, and Paolo Rumetz. In “Pagliacci,” {…}
Boston Lyric Opera has announced its 2019-20 season, featuring productions that span three centuries of opera. The upcoming season will mark General & Artistic Director Esther Nelson’s 10th season with the company. According to the press release, BLO aims to focus on works that “reflect the highs and lows of power and politics,” while “bringing passionate opera installations to new neighborhoods, and {…}
Opera Colorado has announced its 2019-20 season featuring three classic operas. The season includes rising stars in the business as well as veterans. Here is a look at what to expect. The season opens with Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” with Megan Marino and Andrew Stenson headlining the cast. Bruno Taddia sings the title role, while Stefano De Peppo and Harold Wilson {…}
San Francisco Opera’s double bill of “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci” is fully set in the same neighborhood of La Boca in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It opens with women shaking bedding from the windows, waiters straightening up the chairs from last night’s wine, lovers snatching their last kiss. The characters then emerged from it and sang the story; at the end, {…}
San Francisco opera Guild has announced that it will inaugurate its 2018-19 season with Opera Ball 2018: ¡Viva la Noche! And BRAVO! Club Opening Night Gala. The event, scheduled for Sept. 7, 2018, is set to benefit to raise funds for the Company’s education and outreach programs. The BRAVO! Club Opening Night Gala is scheduled for the company’s opening night {…}
“Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment will look at “Marguerite.” {…}
As fate would have it, “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci” are more famously known as “CavPag.” The two works both premiered in middle May, two years apart (“Cavalleria Rusticana” premiered on May 17, 1890 and “Pagliacci” arrived in theaters on May 21, 1892) and have become virtually inseparable. A quick look at their corresponding histories shows many uncanny similarities and differences. {…}
“Opera Meets Film” is a feature dedicated to exploring the way that opera has been employed in cinema. We will select a section or a film in its entirety, highlighting the impact that utilizing the operatic form or sections from an opera can alter our perception of a film that we are viewing. This week’s installment we will take a {…}
The Scottish Opera has announced the 2018-19 season. The season will feature five staged productions and a number of concert opera performances. Let’s dive in. The season kicks off with Verdi’s “Rigoletto,” which will get its opening night performance on Oct. 18, 2018. Aris Argiris stars in the title role with Lina Johnson as Gilda and Adam Smith as the Duke {…}