(Photo credit: Tom Watson) Palm Beach Opera has announced the extension of David Stern’s contract and appointment as Music Director. Maestro Stern made his Palm Beach Opera debut in the 2014 production of “Macbeth.” He became Chief Conductor in 2015, following his leadership in the company’s world premiere of “Enemies, A Love Story” by Ben Moore and Nahma Sandrow. His {…}
(Credit: Olga Rubio Dalmau) Anna Netrebko is returning to the United States for the first time since 2019. The soprano is scheduled to give a recital at the Palm Beach Opera for its gala on Feb. 3, 2025. In a statement to the Associated Press, the diva said “I am honored to be lending my voice to the Palm Beach {…}
Palm Beach Opera has announced that James Barbato will be its new General Director. He assumed the role of Acting General Director in February, during which he helped the company work through last-minute casting changes (he brought in Kathryn Lewek for “The Tales of Hoffmann” and Angela Meade for “Norma”) and took a major part in raising funds for a {…}
Palm Beach Opera’s General Director David Walker is stepping down from his position. The General Director announced his decision on Friday, March 8, and announced that wanted to “pursue other opportunities in the performing arts.” In a statement, he said, “It has been a great honor to work with this incredible organization for nine seasons. I have been humbled by {…}
The Palm Beach Opera has announced its 2024 season featuring three beloved masterworks. In a statement said PBO’s General and Artistic Director David Walker, “After the incredible success of our 2023 Season, which surpassed revenue goals and welcomed many first-time audiences, we are thrilled to follow up with such a powerhouse season. Featuring three of the most illustrious and significant {…}
The Palm Beach Opera is set to present Verdi’s final opera “Falstaff” for the first time in company history. The performances will be performed between March 24 and 26 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts and will star Michael Chioldi in the title role. He will be joined by Amber Wagner who will return as Alice Ford, mezzo-soprano {…}
(Credit: Chris Singer) The Palm Beach Opera is set to open its first mainstage production of the 2023 Season with “Madama Butterfly.” The production opens on Jan. 20, 2023 and runs through Jan. 22. The opera will be conducted by acclaimed Italian conductor Carlo Montanaro and will showcase American stage director Alison Mortiz’s production. Sopranos Jennifer Rowley and Toni Marie {…}
Palm Beach Opera has announced its 2023 Season celebrating its 60th anniversary. PBO’s General and Artistic Director David Walker said, “After the success of our historic 60th anniversary season, we are thrilled to follow up with another extraordinary season of live opera, featuring three timeless operas and artists from around the world. PBO’s 2023 Season offers a unique chance for audiences {…}
The Palm Beach Opera board of directors has announced the extension of David Walker’s contract as General and Artistic Director. Walker will stay in his position through at least May of 2025. David Genser, PBO’s chairman of the board of directors said, “After many successful seasons and as we reflect on the last two years of tenacious planning and perseverance, {…}
Florida-based Palm Beach Opera has announced its 2022 season. It all kicks off with “Dido and Aeneas” in an outdoor performance. The work will be conducted by Gregory Ritchey. Performance Date: Dec. 11, 2021 The first production of the year will be “Carmen” with J’Nai Bridges and Rihab Chaieb sharing the title role. Jonathan Burton and Migran Agadzhanyan will share {…}
(Credit: Merri Cyr) The Palm Beach Opera has announced its 2022 season featuring three mainstage works. The season opens with Bizet’s “Carmen“ celebrating its 60th anniversary. Performance Dates: Jan. 28-30, 2022 PBO will continue its season with Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore,“ one of art form’s most comic works. Performance Dates: Feb. 25-27, 2022 PBO’s final mainstage opera of the season will {…}