Portland Opera has received a $22,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in support of its upcoming production of “The Snowy Day.” The opera by Joel Thompson and Andrea Davis Pinkney centers on Peter as he explores his neighborhood during a snowy day. The work premiered in December 2021 at the Houston Grand Opera. This run of {…}
The Houston Grand Opera has announced that it will be streaming the opening performance of “The Snowy Day.” The opera, which will world premiere on Dec. 9, represents the company’s 71st world premiere ever. The opera was composed by Joel Thompson and features a libretto by Andrea David Pinkney. The opera will star Raven McMillon alongside Nicholas Newton, Elena Villalón, {…}
The Houston Grand Opera has announced that it will present a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of “The Snowy Day.” “The Making of The Snowy Day: An Opera for All on HGO” is set for online release on Dec. 10, 2020 and will feature a collaboration between the opera’s creative team with documentarian Annalise Ophenlian. The film explores the creative {…}