Leontyne Price, Anna Netrebko, Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo & At Home Gala Headline Weeks 13 & 14 of Metropolitan Opera Nightly Streams

The Metropolitan Opera has announced Weeks 13 and 14 of its nightly streams. The streams will include music by Mozart, Bartok, Rossini, Handel, Verdi, and Glass. Also, audiences will get a chance to check out the At Home Gala once again. Monday, June 8 – Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito Conducted by Harry Bicket; starring Lucy Crowe, Barbara Frittoli, Elīna Garanča, {…}

May 25, 2020

Plácido Domingo, Joyce DiDonato, Aleksandra Kurzak, Anthony Roth Costanzo Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

We’re starting to see the world open up slowly in some countries and rapidly in others. But the performing arts world isn’t quite opening at the same pace with few organizations back in the full swing of things. As a result, streaming options are ever-prevalent. So as we move into the summer months, here is a look at what operas {…}

May 19, 2020

Jamie Barton, Anthony Roth Costanzo Headline ‘Opera Jukebox’ Benefit Concert

(Photos by Matthew Placek, Joan Marcus, and BreeAnne Clowdus) David Hyde Pierce will join forces with superstar singers Anthony Roth Costanzo and Jamie Barton to present “Opera Jukebox,” an interactive concert experience on May 30, 2020. Per a press release, each singer will offer up three selections for audience members to choose from. Roth Costanzo will offer up options from {…}

May 8, 2020

Angel Blue, Jamie Barton, Vanessa Vasquez Headline Seattle Opera’s ‘Songs of Summer’ Recital Series

The Seattle Opera is set to showcase a recital series entitled “Songs of Summer” with some of opera’s biggest stars. Angel Blue is the first to headline a recital on May 28, which audiences can watch via the Seattle Opera’s Facebook, YouTube, or official website. Blue will be joined by pianist Jay Rozendaal for a 30-minute program. On June 4, {…}

May 1, 2020

Isabel Leonard, J’Nai Bridges, Will Liverman Join OmniArts Foundation’s ‘Lean On Me’ Concert Series

The OmniARTS Foundation is set to showcase three “Lean On Me: A Virtual Concert Series for COVID-19 Relief” concerts in late May and early June. . The three performances, which kick off at 4 p.m. EDT, will be presented live on Facebook and YouTube. Among those hosting the performances are mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, composers Lori Laitman and Tom Cipullo, and {…}

Apr 12, 2020

Will Liverman, Janai Brugger, Erin Morley Headline LAO At Home This Week

The Los Angeles Opera has announced its scheduled for LAO at Home during the week of April 13-16. The company will showcase a living room recital on Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. PDT / 10 p.m. EDT featuring such artists as Morris Robinson, Janai Brugger, Arturo Chacón-Cruz, and Erin Morley, with a focus on what they are doing to {…}

Feb 9, 2020

Q & A: Will Liverman On His Debut Album ‘Whither Must I Wander’ & the Challenges of Making An Independent Recording

(Credit: S. Richards) The album has always been a touchstone of any musician. It is an opportunity to preserve an artistic development and legacy in a manner that enables listeners of the past and present to connect with the artist in an intimate way. In the past, major recording companies dominated the industry, proving to be the gatekeepers of which {…}

Jan 26, 2020

Gregory Kunde, Renée Fleming & Missy Mazzoli Highlight LA Opera’s 2020-21 Season

The LA Opera has announced its 2020-21 season featuring a number of Main stage productions, of grand and community events. Here is a look at what the ambitious season is set to showcase. Main Stage The season opens with Verdi and Cammarano’s “Il Trovatore” starring Angel Blue in her role debut as Leonora and Gregory Kunde in his LA Opera {…}

Jan 24, 2020

Leah Crocetto & Will Liverman Headline Austin Opera’s 2020-21 Season

The Austin Opera has announced its 2020-21 season featuring three main stage productions and an Opera ATX production. Here is a look at the new season: The season opens with Opera ATX, which is now in its third season. Sarah Kirkland Snider’s “Penelope” will be presented at The North Door, an iconic performance space on Austin’s East Side. This production, {…}

Jan 8, 2020

Valentina Naforniţa & Will Liverman Headline New CD/DVD Releases – (Week of 1/6)

An up-and-coming soprano makes her debut on record, while another noted baritone, also in his CD debut, presents a series of unique and rarely heard songs by a wide range of composers. Finally, a tribute to brave men and women takes center stage in the final major release of the week. Check it out. Romance Valentina Naforniţa releases her debut {…}

Jan 2, 2020

Saioa Hernández, Gregory Kunde & Joyce El-Khoury Headline Seattle Opera’s 2020-21 Season

The Seattle Opera has announces its 2020-21 season featuring an all-star lineup and some ambitious productions. Here is a look: The season opens with the double bill of “Cavalleria Rusticana” and “Pagliacci” with Gregory Kunde headlining both productions in a rare U.S. appearance. He will share the run with Arsen Soghomonyan. Melody Moore and Marcy Stonikas will share the role {…}

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