On Site Opera has announced that it would return to live performances this fall with “What Lies Beneath.” The showcase, which will take place between August 28- Sept. 2 at the ship Wavertree, is a vignette featuring music by such composers as Anthony Davis, Juliana Hall, Damien Geter, Benjamin Britten, E.M. Forester, John Ireland, and Ralph Vaughan Williams. Performers include {…}
(Credit: Daniel Welch) Opera Saratoga has announced that it will be issuing free dress rehearsal tickets to healthcare and frontline workers for its upcoming production of “Man of La Mancha.” The dress rehearsal is slated for July 7. Tickets are on a first-come-first-served basis and must be reserved by Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at noon. “The team at Saratoga Hospital {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced its next two weeks of nightly streams. The first week will center on operas featured in the “Aria Code” podcast. The second week will focus on reimagined settings of classic operas. Week 64 – Aria Code: The Operas Behind the Podcast Monday, May 31 – Puccini’s Turandot Starring Christine Goerke, Eleonora Buratto, Yusif Eyvazov, and James Morris, {…}
(Credit: Opera Saratoga official website) The Opera Saratoga has announced its return to the stage for the 60th Anniversary with a season of performances inspired by the iconic novel “Don Quixote” by Miguel de Cervantes. Here is the full slate. “Quixotic Opera” will spotlight Joel Balzun, Brad Bickhardt, Naomi Brigell, Lisa Buhelos, Lauren Cook, Blake Jennings, Marcus Lee, Titus Muzi, {…}
(Photo Credit: Kurt Weill Foundation) Kim H. Kowalke, the President of the Kurt Weill Foundation, has announced the finalists for the 2021 Lotte Lenya Competition. Fifteen performers will compete for top prizes of $20,000, $15,000, and $10,000. The following performers have made it to the finals: Gan-ya Ben-gur Akselrod, Max Chernin, Ty Chiko, Monica Dewey, Taylor-Alexis DuPont, Charles Eaton, Nicole {…}
This week audiences can experience two full recordings of classic operas with stellar casts and a surprise crossover album from one of today’s most acclaimed bass-baritones. There is also a solo album and a choral album that audiences can stream. Here is a look at this week’s new releases: The Children’s Hour: a celebration of the wonder of childhood British {…}
Opera Omaha has announced its 2021-22 season featuring three operas in new productions. The season opens in the fall with a new production originally slated for Opera Omaha’s 2020 ONE Festival of “The Capulets and the Montagues” by Bellini. The production will be directed by ONE Festival Artistic Director James Darrah and will star Andriana Chuchman, Cecelia Hall, Jesus Garcia, and Jeffrey Beruan. {…}
This week, audiences can listen and watch three classic works with stellar casts. They will also get a chance to check out a new album by one of the most innovative performers of his generation. Here is a look at this week’s new releases. On Broadway Broadway and Opera star Zachary James brings his award-winning cabaret show is set to {…}
Star of opera and Broadway, Zachary James, will tread the virtual boards when Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO) presents “Zachary James on Broadway” on March 19 at 7:30 P.M. CST. James will perform his award-winning one-man show with Broadway pianist Charity Wicks as a continuation of DMMO’s Virtual Concert Series The program includes popular Broadway numbers mixed with stories from {…}
Broadway and opera star Zachary James is set to host a new, online talk show. Titled “What Happened Was…” the program will feature leading figures in the world of Broadway, opera, dance, film, television, and more. Inspired by shows such as “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” and “Pee-Wee’s Playhouse,” the series comes as part of The Dallas Opera Network, and will air {…}
East Passyunk Opera Project has partnered with local Philadelphia businesses Psitaloa’s del Sur, Sancho Pistola’s, and Jose Pistola’s for a virtual Valentine’s Day concert titled “Love Notes.” Presented by RE/MAX One Realty – The Capri Dessecker Team, the concert will feature soprano Ashley Marie Robillard and tenor Joshua Blue; the real-life couple will be accompanied by pianist Aurelien Eulert, and {…}