New Music USA has announced its 2023 Organization Fund Awardees to 85 creators across the nation. The fund, totaling $620,750, goes to outstanding organizations the work and support the development of music creators and artists that offer a crucial resource to their community. Over 500 entities expressed interest during this year’s grant application process. Those awarded are notable for their {…}
Pittsburgh Opera has announced its 2023-24 Resident Artists. The artists include baritone Brandon Bell, soprano Julia Swan Laird, tenor Fran Daniel Laucerica, bass-baritone Evan Lazdowski, mezzo-soprano Jazmine Olwalia, soprano Emily Richter, and stage director Haley Stamats. As part of the program, the singers will take part in master classes with opera legends, develop their vocal skills, expand their repertory, and {…}
Robert and Christine Pietrandrea have pledged to make a $500,000 donation to the Pittsburgh Opera to help fund multiple productions. Their donation will support productions of “The Barber of Seville,” which will be presented at the Benedum Center in October 2023, and “La Traviata,” which will also be presented at the Benedum Center in March 2024. The Rossini opera will {…}
Pittsburgh Opera is set to present two modern operas this May. The company will kick things off with “Denis & Katya” starting on May 6, 2023. The production, which will run through May 14 at the Bitz Opera Factory, will feature Jazmine Olwalia and Brandon Bell in the title roles with Haley Stamats directing Ted Huffman’s original production. The opera {…}
The Pittsburgh Opera has announced its 2023-24 season. Opera Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” opens the season with Lunga Eric Hallam, John McCullough, Stephanie Lauricella, and Musa Nqungwana. Antony Walker conducts the production by Crystal Manich. Performance Dates: October 14, 17, 20, 22, 2023 Kyle Albertson, Marjorie Owens, Daniel O’Hearn, and Leah Heater lead Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman.” Antony Walker {…}
Pittsburgh Opera is set to present the fashion show “Laced / Unlaced” on Feb. 13, 2023. The event, which will take place at the Bitz Opera Factory in the Strip District, will feature the company’s own Resident Artists performing and walking the runway. They wear opera costumes from the company’s vault which are selected based on the themes. There will {…}
Pittsburgh Opera continues the 2022-23 season with a performance of Händel’s baroque opera “Ariodante” in association with Chatham Baroque. The showcase, which is scheduled for Jan. 21-29, 2023, will take place at the CAPA Theater in Pittsburgh. Taking on the title role will be Jazmine Olwalia, with Emily Richter as Ginerva. Polinesso will be interpreted by Chuanyuan Liu with Daniel {…}
Pittsburgh’s Resonance Works has announced its programming for December, including holiday classics and a world premiere. The company will present “Amahl and the Night Visitors” after a two-year hiatus. The work is a beloved tale of hope and generosity that tells the story of a young boy, Amahl, his Mother, and their life-changing encounter with three mysterious strangers on their {…}
Pittsburgh Opera is set to launch its inaugural Summer Camp. Bravo Academy, which is set to run between July 10 and 21, 2023, will be designed for high school students who are interested in opera and other performing arts. The camp will allow participants to receive invaluable hands-on experience with leading industry professionals and performers. Each instructor is a specialist in {…}
The Pittsburgh Opera is set to present “The Marriage of Figaro” in a revival production. The opera, which is set to take the stage between Nov. 5 and 13, will star Natasha Te Rupe Wilson, Michael Sumuel, Nicole Cabell, Jarrett Ott, Ricardo Lugo, Daniel O’Hearn, and Jazmine Olwalia. Antony Walker conducts the revival production by Stephanie Havey, which is jointly owned {…}
Jonnet Solomon has been named to Pittsburgh Opera’s Board of Directors. Solomon is a founding member and the Executive Director of National Opera House, “a nonprofit organization working to restore and maintain the historic headquarters of the National Negro Opera Company (NNOC), the first African-American opera company in the United States.” She holds an Accounting degree from Duquesne University and {…}