Shepherd School of Music at Rice University Will Showcase Opera Scenes Master Class Featuring Tonya and Ryan McKinny

The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University will host an Opera Scenes Master Class featuring artists Tonya and Ryan McKinny. The husband-and-wife duo will work with Shepherd School opera students on Feb. 8 in the Morrison Theater at Brockman Hall for Opera. The masterclass will be a rare opportunity to witness the intersection of talent, technique, and theatrical storytelling {…}

Jan 20, 2025

Daniela Mack, Ryan McKinny, Michelle DeYoung & Caitlin Lynch Lead Opera Omaha’s 2025-26 Season

Opera Omaha has announced its 2025-26 season which will expand its programming to include more productions and venues. “We are thrilled to unveil a season that includes audience favorites, rarely performed works, the continuation of the Family Opera Series, and internationally celebrated artists such as Daniela Mack, Ryan McKinny, Stephen Lawless, Patricia Racette, and Harry Bicket,” says Opera Omaha General Director, {…}

Jun 28, 2024

Ryan McKinny, Hera Hyesang Park & Joélle Harvey Lead Des Moines Metro Opera’s 2025 Season

The Des Moines Metro Opera has announced its 2025 Festival Season. “The 2025 Festival Season builds on the company’s reputation for curating a daring collection of works. These three fascinating pieces—legends, myths and parables—are drawn from far-flung corners of the operatic repertory and each elevates the intrinsic appeal of the other in beautiful ways,” said Linda Koehn General and Artistic {…}

May 31, 2024

Ryan McKinny Joins Opus 3 Artists for General Management

Ryan McKinny has joined Opus 3 Artists for General Management. The management company said, “We are proud to welcome bass-baritone Ryan McKinny to our roster for worldwide general management. Opera News praises Ryan as ‘simply irresistible…a voice that drips with gold,’ while the Los Angeles Times describes him as ‘the future of opera.’ He’s earned his reputation as an artist {…}

Mar 31, 2024

Ryan McKinny Stars in the World Premiere of Jake Heggie’s ‘Before It All Goes Dark’

(Photo credit: Jiyang Chen) In celebration of its 25th anniversary Music of Remembrance will give the world premiere of “Before It All Goes Dark,” a new opera by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer. The creative team based the opera on “Mac’s Journey,” the true story of Gerald “Mac” McDonald, a gravely ill and deeply troubled Vietnam War veteran, which was {…}

Mar 11, 2024

Great Performances at the Met to Showcase ‘Dead Man Walking’

(Credit: Karen Almond) Great Performances at the Met is set to showcase Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally’s “Dead Man Walking” on March 15, 2024. The opera stars Joyce DiDonato, Ryan McKinny, Latonia Moore, and Susan Graham. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts this Metropolitan Opera premiere while Ivo Van Hove directs the production. Grammy winner Rhiannon Giddens hosts the broadcast. {…}

Jan 18, 2024

Joyce DiDonato, Leah Hawkins, Joshua Hopkins & Nina Stemme Lead Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2024-25 Season

The Philadelphia Orchestra has announced its 2024-25 Season. Here is a look at the vocal performances for the season. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts perform Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 with Joyce DiDonato as the featured soloist. Performance Dates: Oct. 3-5, 2024 Riccardo Muti conducts Verdi’s Requiem with soloists Juliana Grigoryan, Isabel De Paoli, Giovanni Sala, and Maharram Huseynov. Performance Dates: Oct. 24-26, {…}

Oct 13, 2023

‘Dead Man Walking’ Opens Metropolitan Opera’s HD Series

(Credit: Karen Almond) The Metropolitan Opera is set to open its 2023–24 Live in HD season with Jake Heggie’s “Dead Man Walking” on Oct. 21, 2023. The opera is based on Sister Helen Prejean’s memoir which sees the nun fight for the soul of a condemned murderer on death row. The production is conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguinand stars mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato {…}

Sep 27, 2023

Metropolitan Opera 2023-24 Review: Dead Man Walking

(Credit: Karen Almond) The Metropolitan Opera re-opened its doors on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, with a new production of “Dead Man Walking” by Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally. The production kicks off a major initiative for the company. Last year, the Met announced that due to the success of contemporary works, including “The Hours,” it would invest more potently on {…}

Aug 23, 2023

Joyce DiDonato & Susan Graham Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Dead Man Walking’

The Metropolitan Opera is set to open its 2023-24 season with the company premiere of Jake Heggie’s “Dead Man Walking.” The opera opens on Sept. 26 and will be performed nine times. Ivo van Hove directs the production with a cast that includes Joyce DiDonato as Sister Helen, Ryan McKinny as Joseph De Rocher, Latonia Moore as Sister Rose, and Susan Graham {…}

Aug 7, 2023

Music of Remembrance 2023-24 Season Features World Premiere of Jake Heggie & Gene Scheer’s ‘Before it All Goes Dark”

Seattle, Washington-based Music of Remembrance (MOR) has unveiled its 2023-24 season, which remembers the victims of the Holocaust, and explores cultural vandalism with Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s new opera “Before it All Goes Dark.” For this article, only vocal performances are listed. MOR brings together three community organizations: University of Washington Chamber Orchestra, Northwest Boychoir, and Seattle Girls Choir {…}