(Credit: Matthu Placek) The Seattle Symphony is set to present Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony. The orchestra and chorus will be conducted by Osmo Vänskä and will feature soloists Armenian soprano Mané Galoyan and American mezzo-Soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano. In a statement, the Seattle Symphony said, “Mahler’s ‘Resurrection’ Symphony encompasses eternal questions of life and death and the ultimate power of love {…}
The Cincinnati Opera has announced that it will offer an additional performance of the new opera, “The Knock” on July 7 due to popular demand. The work is part of its 2023 Summer Festival and is composed by Aleksandra Vrebalov with a libretto by Deborah Brevoort. “The Knock” offers a glimpse into the sacrifices made by U.S. military wives on {…}
Make Music New York is set to present a unique version of Mozart’s “Requiem” on June 21, 2023. The showcase is an open performance in which anyone is invited to join and participate. Leading the charge will be conductor Douglas Anderson and mezzo-soprano Melissa Gerstein. The project is several years in the making with Anderson explaining to OperaWire that the {…}
On June 21, 2023, On Site Opera will open its “Opera in the Garden” series, two nights of outdoor performances at the West Side Community Garden. The company will return to the venue where it held their 2017 production of Mozart’s “The Secret Gardener,” with a program comprised of excerpts from “The Magic Flute” and Bizet’s “Carmen.” Excerpts from ‘The {…}
The Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York City has announced its inaugural season. Here is a breakdown of all the classical vocal performances on offer. Opera First up is “Watch Night” by Tamar-kali and Marc Bamuthi Joseph. The multidisciplinary work is co-conceived by Bill T. Jones, who will direct and choreograph the production. The opera is described as such: {…}
The North / South Chamber Orchestra will present its season finale on June 20, 2023. The showcase, which will take place at Christ & St. Stephen’s Church in New York City, will feature music by Bill Apollo Brown, Leonard Mark Lewis, Max Lifchitz, and Deon Nielsen Price. Max Lifchitz will conduct with soprano Hanna Spierman and violist Ben Geller as {…}
On June 17, 2023, Pangea NYC will present operatic countertenor and leading vocal teacher David Sabella in a cabaret show titled “Amanda Reckonwith in Residential Care.” Music directed by Mark Hartman, the show will see Sabella spoof and celebrate a number of operatic gems and moments from the era of all-male operatic group of La Gran Scena, as well as {…}
Distinguished Concerts International New York (DCINY) will kick off its 2024 season with a grand celebration in honor of Welsh composer Sir Karl Jenkins’ 80th birthday. Famously known as “The Man with Glasses and Mullet in Coronation,” Jenkins will be honored on Jan. 15, 2024, at the Perelman Stage in Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium. The concert will feature a selection {…}
Countertenor Kangmin Justin Kim has been honored as the 2023 “Maria Callas Debut Artist of the Year” by The Dallas Opera. The countertenor was recognized for his portrayal of Hansel in Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel.” Chosen exclusively by Dallas Opera subscribers, this annual award recognizes an outstanding company debut by a single performer. Born in South Korea and raised in {…}
Brooklyn’s Soapbox Gallery has announced that Mark Padmore’s previously announced concerts have been canceled. In an official statement, the company noted that “Due to positive COVID-19 tests in the production staff, the remaining dates of Sono Fest! at Soapbox Gallery have been canceled… This includes tonight’s concert (June 12) with the Momenta Quartet, the concerts June 13-18, and the ‘Coda’ {…}
Seattle Opera has unveiled its summer lineup. “Summer is the perfect time to explore the many ways opera can expand beyond the opera house,” said General Director Christina Scheppelmann in an official press statement. “Opera isn’t only serious drama—it has always had a lighthearted side, too. Our summer programs highlight this underappreciated dimension and offer a variety of delights for all {…}
