On November 6 and 9, Houston Grand Opera presents Tom Cipullo’s Glory Denied, as part of the Veterans Songbook Project. Opera attendees can donate a ticket to allow a Houston Veteran to attend the performance for free. Based on the book by Tom Philpott, Glory Denied takes place during the Vietnam War and tells the true story of ColonelContinue reading “Houston Grand Opera performs “Glory Denied” by Tom Cipullo”
Category Archives: Classical
“…[entails] learning all the jobs of the gifted people who will spray Febreeze on your work if you fail.” Celebrating National Opera Week with Daron Hagen
In honor of National Opera Week (Oct. 27 – Nov. 5), E. C. Schirmer explores the creative process behind writing and producing new opera. Join us as we commemorate the creativity, diligence, and hard work of the composers, librettists, and producers who bring those operas to life. Daron Hagen (b. 1961) was recognized in 2014 by the AmericanContinue reading ““…[entails] learning all the jobs of the gifted people who will spray Febreeze on your work if you fail.” Celebrating National Opera Week with Daron Hagen”
“…give the audience enough red-meat moments that they can’t look away…” Celebrating National Opera Week with Tom Cipullo
In honor of National Opera Week (Oct. 27 – Nov. 5), E. C. Schirmer explores the creative process behind writing and producing new opera. Join us as we commemorate the creativity, diligence, and hard work of the composers, librettists, and producers who bring those operas to life. Hailed by the American Academy of Art & Letters forContinue reading ““…give the audience enough red-meat moments that they can’t look away…” Celebrating National Opera Week with Tom Cipullo”
“Opera is the best way to tell a musical story…” Celebrating National Opera Week with Elena Ruehr
In honor of National Opera Week (Oct. 27 – Nov. 5), E. C. Schirmer explores the creative process behind writing and producing new opera. Join us as we commemorate the creativity, diligence, and hard work of the composers, librettists, and producers who bring those operas to life. Elena Ruehr says of her music “the idea is that theContinue reading ““Opera is the best way to tell a musical story…” Celebrating National Opera Week with Elena Ruehr”
“…you need to leave room for other dimensions of sound.” Celebrating National Opera Week with David Mason
In honor of National Opera Week (Oct. 27 – Nov. 5), E. C. Schirmer explores the creative process behind writing and producing new opera. Join us as we commemorate the creativity, diligence, and hard work of the composers, librettists, and producers who bring those operas to life. David Mason is an award-winning poet and novelist. His poetry, prose,Continue reading ““…you need to leave room for other dimensions of sound.” Celebrating National Opera Week with David Mason”
“Make the opera attractive enough that somebody wants to do it again…” Celebrating National Opera Week with Michael Ching
In honor of National Opera Week (Oct. 27 – Nov. 5), E. C. Schirmer explores the creative process behind writing and producing new opera. Join us as we commemorate the creativity, diligence, and hard work of the composers, librettists, and producers who bring those operas to life. E. C. Schirmer publishes Michael Ching’s Buoso’s Ghost which willContinue reading ““Make the opera attractive enough that somebody wants to do it again…” Celebrating National Opera Week with Michael Ching”
“…the music, libretto, themes, and ideas relate to the world we live in today so powerfully.” A conversation with Francesca Zambello – The Crucible
In honor of National Opera Week (Oct. 27 – Nov. 5), E. C. Schirmer explores the creative process behind writing and producing new opera. Join us as we commemorate the creativity, diligence, and work of the composers, librettists, and producers who bring those operas to life. An internationally recognized director of opera and theater, Francesca Zambello’s AmericanContinue reading ““…the music, libretto, themes, and ideas relate to the world we live in today so powerfully.” A conversation with Francesca Zambello – The Crucible”
“Writing an opera is like sewing a quilt and building a monument at the same time.” Celebrating National Opera Week with Conrad Susa
In honor of National Opera Week (Oct. 27 – Nov. 5), E. C. Schirmer explores the creative process behind writing and producing new opera. Join us as we commemorate the creativity, diligence, and hard work of the composers, librettists, and producers who bring those operas to life. Conrad Susa (1935-2013) was resident composer for the Old Globe TheatreContinue reading ““Writing an opera is like sewing a quilt and building a monument at the same time.” Celebrating National Opera Week with Conrad Susa”
“…words are the structure which shape the music.” Celebrating National Opera Week with Cerise Lim Jacobs
In honor of National Opera Week (Oct. 27 – Nov. 5), E. C. Schirmer explores the creative process behind writing and producing new opera. Join us as we commemorate the creativity, diligence, and hard work of the composers, librettists, and producers who bring those operas to life. Cerise Lim Jacobs has earned a place as one ofContinue reading ““…words are the structure which shape the music.” Celebrating National Opera Week with Cerise Lim Jacobs”
“Which comes first, music or words?” Celebrating National Opera Week with Henry Mollicone
In honor of National Opera Week (Oct. 27 – Nov. 5), E. C. Schirmer explores the creative process behind writing and producing new opera. Join us as we commemorate the creativity, diligence, and hard work of the composers, librettists, and producers who bring those operas to life. Henry Mollicone’s one-act operas, Emperor Norton, Starbird, The Face on the Barroom Floor,Continue reading ““Which comes first, music or words?” Celebrating National Opera Week with Henry Mollicone”
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