Opera
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Carlisle Floyd, highly performed American opera composer with a long history in Houston, deceased at 95
Carlisle Floyd, whose operas have been performed widely in the United States and sometimes overseas, died Thursday in Tallahassee, Florida. He was 95 years ... -
Jessye Norman’s family sue for treatment that would have left her paralyzed | Opera
She had a voice described as a “great mansion of sound,” won four Grammy awards, and wowed opera audiences around the world, but suddenly ... -
Salt Marsh Opera presents “Carmen” at “The Kate” October 8-10
OLD SAYBROOK – Salt Marsh Opera was founded in 2010 by Simon Holt, who first served as its Music Director and then became Artistic ... -
Lunch at the opera with the MU jazz quartet | Local News
“I really like taking inspiration from 1940s and 1950s jazz, but we also all have a different understanding and background of jazz, so what ... -
Terence Blanchard’s Met Opera Debut A Singular and Shared Success
Again and again in Fire shut up in my bones, Terence Blanchard’s magnetically powerful new opera, the emphasis returns to the tortuous weight of ... -
Fans rejoice for the return of live opera
During the COVID-19 pandemic, opera has failed to live up to its status as a “total art form” for four centuries. Of course, there ... -
Stream an opera rarity by a black composer (while you can)
Fancy a prestigious TV break for an evening? Good news: an important 20th century American opera is now available for streaming, after a rare ... -
Opera fans in Peebles will be in for a treat this week
SCOTTISH Opera’s hugely popular Opera Highlights tour will arrive at the Eastgate Theater in Peebles on Tuesday, September 28, This will be the first ... -
Goodspeed welcomes the public to its opera again
September 26 — As Goodspeed Opera House finally reopens its doors to spectators, things are different. There are, of course, the public COVID rules; ... -
Karen Slack, Tesia Kwarteng, Javier Abreu, John Castillo headlining the world premiere of “Heroes” by Decameron Opera Coalition
The Decameron Opera Coalition is scheduled to present the world premiere of “Heroes” on Friday, October 1, 2021. The company will release eight world ...