Category: Opera

The Pacific Lyric Association: A Southern California Community Opera Company

Commentary Mahatma Gandhi is quoted as saying, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” The popular motto reflects King Solomon’s Biblical writing, “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.” Whether his personal beliefs align with either of these men, any person can glean the basic message: if…


Dearth of Melbourne Opera Ruffles Feathers

Melbourne Opera’s artistic director has called on the board of Australia’s national opera company to explain why it won’t stage productions in the Victorian capital. Opera Australia will not stage any full shows in Melbourne in 2023, with only five “in concert” dates programmed. “Whoever’s made this decision to just completely crush Melbourne has got…


17-Year-Old Opera Enthusiast and His Pianist Friend Wow the Crowd With an Impromptu Performance

As if the sands of time slowly ceased to pass and the hectic world around them faded away. (Video courtesy of Karim Kamar) …


Premiering at 7:30 PM ET: Verdi Gala: International Opera Arias Festival ‘Tino Pattiera’

The 12th International Opera Arias Festival “Tino Pattiera”—Verdi Gala at Rector’s Palace in Dubrovnik, Croatia, on July 5, 2019 Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra Marc Tardue, conductor Katarzyna Holysz, soprano Dubravka Šeparović Mušović, mezzosoprano Paulo Ferreira, tenor Melih Tepretmez, baritone Credit: Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj_VHC9xDWDkhEuRKRzEdBw Website: www.dso.hr FB: @dubrovniksymphony – www.facebook.com/dubrovniksymphony/ IG: @dubrovniksymphony – www.instagram.com/dubrovniksymphony/ _ Follow…


PREMIERING NOW: Verdi Gala | International Opera Arias Festival ‘Tino Pattiera’

The 12th International Opera Arias Festival “Tino Pattiera”—Verdi Gala at Rector’s Palace in Dubrovnik, Croatia, on July 5, 2019 Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra Marc Tardue, conductor Katarzyna Holysz, soprano Dubravka Šeparović Mušović, mezzosoprano Paulo Ferreira, tenor Melih Tepretmez, baritone Credit: Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj_VHC9xDWDkhEuRKRzEdBw Website: www.dso.hr FB: @dubrovniksymphony – www.facebook.com/dubrovniksymphony/ IG: @dubrovniksymphony – www.instagram.com/dubrovniksymphony/ _ Follow…


Verdi Gala | International Opera Arias Festival ‘Tino Pattiera’

The 12th International Opera Arias Festival “Tino Pattiera”—Verdi Gala at Rector’s Palace in Dubrovnik, Croatia, on July 5, 2019 Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra Marc Tardue, conductor Katarzyna Holysz, soprano Dubravka Šeparović Mušović, mezzosoprano Paulo Ferreira, tenor Melih Tepretmez, baritone Credit: Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj_VHC9xDWDkhEuRKRzEdBw Website: www.dso.hr FB: @dubrovniksymphony – www.facebook.com/dubrovniksymphony/ IG: @dubrovniksymphony – www.instagram.com/dubrovniksymphony/ _ Follow…


‘On Gold Mountain:’ A New Opera in a Unique Performance

Commentary Opera is a very Western art form. Born in Italy in the 1500s, it would flourish in the royal courts and palatial theaters of Western Europe for the next few centuries. In the 20th century, some of the foremost opera companies in the world grew out of the United States, which continued European traditions…


The Flower Duet

If there is a world’s second-most beautiful piece of music, then which is the first, and who said so? Of course, that ranking would be entirely subjective, right? I learned to compose by listening. When I need inspiration, I also listen. It doesn’t pay very well, as they say, but the benefits are pretty great;…


Curtain Time! A Guide to Enjoying Your Opera Experience to the Fullest

Attending a live performance of the opera is a feast for all the senses, as you take in the sights and sounds of the performers, the orchestra, and the other guests around you. What to Expect The opera is an exciting, interactive experience during which the guests and performers can see and hear each other….


Opera Director Sir Graham Vick Dies Following ‘Complications Arising From COVID’

Opera director Sir Graham Vick has died following “complications arising from COVID-19,” the Birmingham Opera Company has announced. Graham, who was knighted in the 2021 New Year’s Honours, died on Saturday, the company said in a statement on Twitter. His productions have been staged in cities around the world including Milan, New York, St. Petersburg,…