The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced a lineup of Spring/Summer Performances. The center will offer free in-person activities featuring Millennium Stage’s return to the REACH campus and will also showcase the return of Washington National Opera’s Pop-up Opera Truck with the premiere of Mo Willems’s first opera. The performances will be a lead-up to its highly {…}
If last week’s central theme was all about Wagner, it seems that this week formed around tenors. Superstar tenors. Of course, there are loads of other types of performers, but if you’re a fan of the tenor, you’re in for a nice series of offerings (especially today, April 5). So without further ado, let’s take stock of the top 10 {…}
Cincinnati Opera has announced a reimagined 2021 summer festival which will include three productions, all presented without intermission in new 90-minute versions. The festival will take place at Summit Park due to its ability to host large-scale stage productions that allow for safety protocols to be put in place for both performers and audience members. “Music Hall will always be {…}
Los Angeles Opera has announced the launch of the Signature Recital Series, which will showcase world-class artists in intimate online performances. The series will feature Russell Thomas, J’Nai Bridges, Christine Goerke, Julia Bullock, and Susan Graham. Performances will be filmed in venues across the country and in Europe and will be available for on-demand viewing for several weeks after their initial {…}
Soprano Angel Blue has announced the upcoming guests for her “Faithful Fridays” series. First up will be a conversation with mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. In the episode, which can be viewed on Facebook Live at Blue’s official page, the American soprano will speak with Bridges about her activism, her transition from a basketball player to an opera {…}
Under the leadership of new Artist in Residence Russell Thomas, the LA Opera is poised to bring back its “After Hours” recital series on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. The first recital in this series will be “Black Love,” a concert featuring love songs by renowned African American composers including H. Leslie Adams, Margaret Bonds, H.T. Burleigh, James H. East, Undine {…}
(Credit: Fay Fox) The Los Angeles Opera has announced that tenor Russell Thomas will be joining the company in a major leadership role. Per an official press release, Thomas, as an Artist in Residence, will have major influence over the company in its artistic planning and casting. He will also contribute in the day-to-day operations, community engagement, fundraising, marketing, and {…}
Fort Worth Opera (FWO) has announced an expansion of its 2021 spring lineup that comprises a film festival in partnership with the Metropolitan Opera, a virtual celebration of Black History Month, a collaboration with Opera San José, drive-in events, and more. For the first time in FWO’s 74-year history, the company will collaborate with the Metropolitan Opera to create an {…}
Former vice-president at Columbia Artists, Michael Benchetrit, has struck out on his own, founding Minerva Artists with 15 high-profile artists entrusting their careers to the seasoned agent. Benchetrit was at Columbia for 25 years before the agency shuttered in August. Minerva’s current roster includes sopranos Michelle Bradley, Nicole Cabell, Anna-Sophie Neher, Marjorie Owens, Brenda Rae, and in memoriam, Erin Wall; {…}
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, {…}
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 {…}