IN Series Opera, a regional opera company based in Washington, DC has presented many remarkable works this season. Almost all the works have represented new operas or new versions of opera in contemporary settings. I have been to the downtown locations of the company near Arena Theater, the Edlavitch DCJCC, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Library and the {…}
Virginia-based Classical Movements has announced its March and April slate of performances. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal performances. Soprano Shana Oshiro will join forces with cellist Jodi Beder and pianist Brian Bartoldus for an “Out of Eden: A Journey Through Art Song. The concert will be dedicated to music by Mozart, Tchaikovsky, {…}
Sparks & Wiry Cries has announced the 2022 songSLAM Festival. The showcase will kick off on Jan. 13, 2022 with “Songs of Identity. The virtual recital will feature performances by Bo Shimmin, Shana Oshiro, Hailey McAvoy, and Paulina Swierczek as they are accompanied by Natalie Sherer, Brian Bartoldus, Bethany Pietroniro, and Ania Vu. Streaming Date: Jan. 13, 2022 Next up {…}