Luciano Pavarotti, Renée Fleming, Leona Mitchell, Shirley Verrett Headline Next Month of Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams

The Metropolitan Opera has announced the next month of nightly streams which focus on a number of unique themes including operas in English, holiday works, and even an entire work dedicated to one of the most iconic artists of all time. Week 39– In Plain English Monday, December 7 – Thomas Adès’s The Tempest Starring Audrey Luna, Isabel Leonard, Iestyn Davies, Alek Shrader, {…}

Nov 26, 2020

Renée Fleming, Isabel Leonard Headline Sing for Hope’s Inaugural Holiday Gift Catalog

Sing for Hope has announced the launch of its new holiday initiative of gifts that give back featuring unique and entertaining live online arts. The events will feature Broadway and opera stars such as world-renowned soprano and arts advocate Renée Fleming, Tony winner Lea Salonga, who has voiced Disney princesses Jasmine and Mulan, and five-time Emmy Award nominee Tituss Burgess. Headlining {…}

Nov 23, 2020

Anna Netrebko, Leontyne Price, Jonas Kaufmann & Renée Fleming Highlight Metropolitan Opera Matinee Broadcasts

The Metropolitan Opera has announced the 2020-21 season encore radio broadcast. The company will broadcast encore recordings starting Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. with Mary Jo Heath hosting and Ira Siff as a commentator for the broadcasts. The broadcasts will also include dynamic intermission features, live backstage interviews with artists, and the ever-popular Opera Quiz. The broadcasts begin with Prokofiev’s “War {…}

Nov 19, 2020

Renée Fleming, Russell Thomas, Javier Camarena, Latonia Moore Headline LA Opera’s 2021-22 Season

The Los Angeles Opera has announced changes to the remainder of its 2020-21 season and officially announced its 2021-22 season. Due to ongoing concerns over the spread of COVID-19, the company will refrain from any indoor performances until, at the earliest, the 2021-22 season. The new season will kick off with a production of “Il Trovatore” starring Guanqun Yu will {…}

Nov 17, 2020

Renée Fleming Headlines Lang Lang International Music Foundation’s ‘Reaching Dreams Through Music’ Concert

December 12, 2020, will see the first virtual concert presented by the Lang Lang International Music Foundation. Entitled “Reaching Dreams Through Music,” the concert will be available on Lang’s YouTube channel and distributed by global media partners. Among the artists featured in the performance will be Lang and his wife, pianist Gina Alice, as well as soprano Renée Fleming and {…}

Nov 13, 2020

Anna Netrebko, Renée Fleming Headline Sarasota Opera’s ‘HD at the Opera House’ Series

Sarasota Opera has announced additional showcases as part of its “HD at the Opera House.” The series allows audiences to watch past performances from major international organizations right in the Sarasota Opera theater. Audiences are required to wear face masks throughout and all seating will be socially distanced. All showcases start at 1:30 p.m. The company will present Strauss’ “Arabella” {…}

Nov 3, 2020

Christine Goerke, Karen Slack, Lawrence Brownlee, Jamie Barton Among Opera Stars Calling On Fans to Vote for 2020 Presidential Election

With election day in full swing, opera singers have also added their voices advocating for Americans to vote. Many have been vocal about their support for the Democratic candidates, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, including Christine Goerke, Jamie Barton, Lawrence Brownlee, Leonardo Capalbo, Zachary James, Greer Grimsley, Karen Slack, Breanna Sinclaire, Jennifer Rowley, Elizabeth Deshong, and Kenneth Overton, among many {…}

Oct 26, 2020

Renée Fleming, Teresa Stratas, Marilyn Horne, Ausrine Stundyte, Alfred Walker Headline Top 10*** Operas to Stream This Week

The final week of October features opera for those thinking about Halloween, but also for those looking toward an all-important election day next week. The recommendations list features some old-time classics presented in unique new ways, some modern gems, fascinating recital programs, world premieres, and rare works that are likely to become repertory staples in coming years. La Bohème – {…}

Oct 22, 2020

Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Anna Netrebko, Leontyne Price, Renée Fleming & Jonas Kaufmann Headline Weeks 34, 35, 36, 37 & 38 of Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams

The Metropolitan Opera has announced the next five weeks of its streaming slate which will focus on Baroque to the present, followed by a week of productions conducted by Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin, a Family Drama Week, and a Stars in Signature Roles week All Nightly Met Opera Streams begin at 7:30pm and remain available via metopera.org for 23 {…}

Oct 14, 2020

Renée Fleming, Renata Scotto, Joyce DiDonato, Juan Diego Flórez, Mirella Freni Headline Weeks 32 & 33 of Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams

The Metropolitan Opera has announced the next two weeks of its streaming slate which will focus on opera’s greatest comedies and political dramas. Renée Fleming and Joyce DiDonato lead the way, appearing in three different streams each over the course of the two weeks. Here is a full rundown. Week 32– Operatic Comedies Monday, October 19 – Rossini’s Il Barbiere di {…}

Oct 14, 2020

Carnegie Hall’s First-Ever Virtual Opening Night Gala Celebration Available to Stream for Next 90 Days

Carnegie Hall has made its opening night performance from October 8, 2020 available to stream for free on its Facebook and YouTube pages for the next 90 days. The star-studded lineup of artists includes Joyce DiDonato, Gustavo Dudamel, Michael Feinstein, Renee Fleming, Yannick Nezet-Seguin, James Taylor, and Michael Tilson Thomas. Directed by Emmy Award-winner Habib Azar, the program included archival {…}