Calgary Opera to Present ‘Bluebeard’s Castle’ & ‘Gianni Schicchi’

Calgary Opera is set to present a double bill featuring “Bluebeard’s Castle” and “Gianni Schicchi.” The operas will be presented at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on April 5, 9, and 11, 2025. Bartók’s work will star Giuseppe Altomare and Sara Gartland while Puccini’s opera will include Giuseppe Altomare, Kirsten LeBlanc, Christopher Oglesby, and Marianne Cornetti. Jonathan Brandani conducts the production by Alain Gauthier. In {…}

Jan 31, 2025

Eric Nakamura & Sara Gartlund Leads Opera Colorado’s 2025-26 Season

Opera Colorado has announced its 2025-26 season featuring two operas. Music Director Ari Pelto said, “It is a privilege to celebrate my tenth season with Opera Colorado alongside such a momentous anniversary for the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. These productions showcase the power of opera to move and inspire, and I look forward to bringing Verdi’s and Puccini’s masterpieces to {…}

Jan 23, 2025

Michael Mayes Headlines Atlanta Opera’s ‘Macbeth’

The Atlanta Opera is set to present Verdi’s “Macbeth.” The opera is set to be presented at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre from March 1 to March 9, 2025, and will star Michael Mayes in the title role and Sara Gartland as Lady Macbeth. The production will also star Morris Robinson as Banquo and Won Whi Choi appears as {…}

Sep 27, 2024

Yaritza Véliz & Javier Camarena Lead Dallas Opera’s ‘La Traviata’

(Credit: Curtis Brown Photography) The Dallas Opera is set to open its 2024-25 season with Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The opera will be performed five times from Oct. 18 through Oct. 27 with the Oct. 26 performance live streamed. The opera will star Chilean soprano Yaritza Véliz as Violetta, and Mexican tenor Javier Camarena as Alfredo. Mexican baritone Alfredo Daza will sing the role {…}

Mar 12, 2024

Sara Gartland to Perform at Central City Opera’s ‘Theatre of Dreams’ Gala

(Photo credit: Michael Cooper) Central City Opera has announced its 2024 “Theatre of Dreams” Gala honoring the legacy of Judy and Newell Grant will star American soprano, Sara Gartland. The evening’s highlights include a cocktail hour, dinner and dessert, an auction, and entertainment by Sara Gartland. The 2024 Gala commemorates former Chair of the Board of Directors Judy Grant, who {…}

Jan 19, 2024

Stefan Vinke, Barry Banks, Michael Mayes & Meigui Zhang Lead Atlanta Opera’s 2024-25 Season

The Atlanta Opera has announced its 2024-25 Season. Here is a look at the diverse productions that will be performed. Discoveries Series: The Atlanta Opera immersive “Bohème Project” Following the present season’s traditional production of Puccini’s “La bohème,” in September the Atlanta Opera Discoveries series continues the “Bohème Project” with two immersive productions at Pullman Yards. Produced by Tomer Zvulun {…}

Feb 20, 2023

Opera Colorado Announces Cast Change for ‘Die Tote Stadt’

Opera Colorado has announced a cast change for its production of Korngold’s “Die tote Stadt.” The company said that soprano Sara Gartland, cast in the roles of Marie and Marietta, is unable to sing due to a neurological condition likely caused by a past COVID-19 infection. Providing vocals for the four performances will be soprano Kara Shay Thomson, while Ms. Gartland {…}

Feb 7, 2023

Opera Colorado to Present Company Premiere of ‘Die tote Stadt’

Opera Colorado continues its 2022-23 Season with a new production of Korngold’s “Die tote Stadt.” The opera, which opens on Feb. 25 and runs through March 5, will be presented for the first time at Opera Colorado. In a statement, says Greg Carpenter, the Ellie Caulkins General & Artistic Director said, “Celebrating forty years of grand opera at Opera Colorado {…}

Oct 8, 2022

Taylor Raven, Christian Van Horn, Sara Gartland, Matthew Cairns Headline Des Moines Metro Opera’s 2023 Season

Des Moines Metro Opera has announced its 2023 Festival season. The season opens with “Carmen.” Taylor Raven stars in the title role alongside tenor Matthew Cairns. Kelly Kuo conducts. Performance Dates: June 30 – July 23, 2023 Christian Van Horn and Sara Gartland star in “Bluebeard’s Castle.” Kristine McIntyre direct with David Neely conducting. Performance Dates: July 1 – 22, {…}

Mar 3, 2022

David Portillo, Jack Swanson & Vanessa Becerra Lead Minnesota Opera’s 2022-23 Season

Minnesota Opera has announced its 2022–2023 Season marking the company’s 60th season. The season will feature five operas including two world premieres Performances will also be at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts and the Luminary Arts Center. Ordway Series The company will present the world premiere of “Edward Tulane” by Paola Prestini and Mark Campbell. The cast is {…}

Feb 3, 2022

Bryan Hymel, Janai Brugger & Stephen Powell Lead Opera Colorado’s 2022-23 Season

Opera Colorado has announced its 2022-23 season which will celebrate its 40th Anniversary Season and its biggest season yet. Catherine Martin sings the role of Santuzza in Mascagni’s “Cavalleria Rusticana” with Catherine Cook, Malcolm McKenzie, Roberto de Biasio, and Kira Dills-Desurra. Ari Pelto conducts the semi-staged production by David Lefkowich. Performance Date: Sept. 10, 2022 Verdi’s “Rigoletto” is set to {…}