(Credit: Robert Shomler) San José is set to present Puccini’s “La Bohème” from Nov. 16 to Dec. 1, 2024. The opera will star Opera San José Artist-in-Residence tenor WooYoung Yoon as Rodolfo, sopranos Kearstin Piper Brown, and Mikayla Sager alternating as Mimì. The cast will also include baritone Kidon Choi as Marcello, soprano Melissa Sondhi as Musetta, and bass-baritone OSJ Artist-in-Residence Jesús Vincente Murillo as Schaunard. Three Opera {…}
Opera San José is set to launch its 41st season with a family-friendly production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.” The opera will be conducted by prodigy composer/conductor Alma Deutscher, whose updated “Cinderella” was presented at OSJ. Deutscher will reunite with director Brad Dalton for the opera which will star tenor WooYoung Yoon as Tamino and baritone Ricardo José Rivera as Papageno. Pamina will {…}
Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America is set to present the New York City Opera’s fourth and final summer 2022 performance at Bryant Park. The company will showcase a special one-night-only abridged version of Donizetti’s “Lucia di Lammermoor.” The production will star soprano Sarah Coburn, tenor WooYoung Yoon, and the bass-baritone Mark Delavan. It will be directed {…}
New York City Opera is set to present Opera’s Greatest Moments on August 2, 2022 at 7 p.m. at Wollman Rink in Central Park. The company will present a selection of duets, arias, and ensembles from works by Bizet, Verdi, Offenbach, Cilea, Puccini, and Mozart. Michael Capasso, the company’s General Director will narrate with Kathryn Olander accompanying on piano. Marsha {…}
(Photo Credit: Giorgi Gogidze) On Dec. 19, 2019, Talents of the World returned to Carnegie Hall to kick off its second annual Christmas Festival with a spirited concert, titled “All I Want for Christmas is Three Tenors.” The evening’s program consisted of a selection of well-known operatic arias, holiday carols, art songs, and more. Leading the roster of artists were {…}
On December 19, 2019, Talents of the World will be ringing in the holidays with their Christmas Festival at Carnegie Hall, treating audiences to an evening of opera, Broadway, and holiday favorites. Opening night will see the organization’s “All I Want for Christmas is Three Tenors!” concert, featuring tenors Giovanni Formisano, WooYoung Yoon, and John William Gomez, accompanied by pianists {…}
On Dec. 23, 2018, Talents of the World brought their first International Music Festival to a stunning conclusion with the company’s Christmas Ball. The night saw a wide-ranging program of opera, operetta, and Christmas songs, and from start to finish there remained a sense of celebration which added much to the showcase of artistry. To Health! Opening the concert was {…}
Dec. 22, 2018, saw the second concert of Talents of the World’s International Music Festival. Following their tribute concert to the legendary Maria Callas, Saturday’s performance was given in celebration of legendary tenor Enrico Caruso’s 145th anniversary. The evening’s program was comprised of not only operatic favorites, but a number of Neapolitan Songs as well. What followed was a highly-charged {…}
The Merola Opera Program has announced the Grand Finale concert that will cap its 2018 summer festival. The concert will take place on Saturday, August 18 at 7:30 p.m. local time at the War Memorial Opera House. The event will be conducted by Dean Williamson, who is the music director of the Nashville Opera. This year’s program features a whopping {…}