(Credit: © 2022 Sarah M Golonka | smg-photography) The Broad Stage is set to present the world premiere production of “The Conference of the Birds.” The oratorio by composer Fahad Siadat and librettist Sholeh Wolpé will take the stage on June 18 and 19, 2022 at the Santa Monica, California-based stage. The piece is based on Sufi poet Attar’s famed {…}
(Photo Credit: Sarah Katharina. Wardrobe by Niko Niko) Famed mezzo-soprano Elina Garanca is set to perform at The Broad Stage on March 15, 2022. The internationally renowned star, who made her U.S. recital debut at The Broad Stage back in 2021, will perform music by Rachmaninoff, Bizet, and Mascagni, among others, alongside pianist Malcolm Martineau. Garanca was previously set to {…}
The Santa Monica-based Broad Stage is set to present Heartbeat Opera’s rendition of “Fidelio” on February 26 and 27, 2022. This version of Beethoven’s famed opera features an all-new orchestral arrangement by Daniel Schlosberg as well as new English Dialogue co-written by Marcus Scott and Ethan Heard. The opera will be directed by Ethan Heard. The cast will star Derrell {…}
(Credit: Jiyang Chen) The Broad Stage has announced its 2022 season, which will feature 28 total showcases. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on operatic and vocal performances. First up will be the premiere of “Iphigenia” starring jazz legends Esperanza Spalding and Wayne Shorter. Performance Dates: Feb. 17 – 19, 2022 Heartbeat Opera will present “Fidelio” {…}
Dates for composer Wayne Shorter and librettist / performer esperanza spalding’s “Iphigenia” have been announced. The opera, which will be directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz and conducted by Clark RUndell with set designs by Frank Gehry, costumes by Montana Levi Blanco, lighting by Jen Schriever, and sound by Mark Gray, will make its world premiere this November at ArtsEmerson in Boston {…}
The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, California is set to present “Birds in the Moon” as part of its Fall 2021 programming. The chamber opera by Mark Grey and Júlia Canosa i Serra will be making its West Coast premiere on Sept. 1 through 4. The work will be directed by Elkhanah Pulitzer and will star Maria Elena Altany as {…}