Guest post by Michael Ching I think every opera needs a piece early on that convinces the audience to stay engaged for the rest of it. Musical theatre has a strong tradition of an engaging opening number. It’s a little more flexible in opera, but I think even classical works have that piece, whether it’sContinue reading “Behind the Scenes: Buoso’s Ghost Rehearsal”
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Michael Ching on Conducting Buoso’s Ghost at OperaDelaware
Post by Michael Ching Next month OperaDelaware and Baltimore Concert Opera are producing of Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi and my 1996 sequel, Buoso’s Ghost. Our works are like children—it’s best when they grow up and leave the house. (Unfortunately, some stick around on the shelf and don’t pay their fair share of the rent) I’ve beenContinue reading “Michael Ching on Conducting Buoso’s Ghost at OperaDelaware”
Tips for Opera Composers to Get Produced
Guest post by Michael Ching In the first week of January, the National Opera Association gathered in New Orleans for its annual conference. An association of mainly college and university operas, the NOA is an important market for new operas. The three day gathering featured a performance at Loyola Opera Theatre of composer Tom CipulloContinue reading “Tips for Opera Composers to Get Produced”
ICYMI: 10 Things Every Opera Composer Should Know
The National Opera Association hosted their annual conference in New Orleans last week. Composers Michael Ching and Tom Cipullo collaborated to give a great session on getting new opera produced, complete with Ching singing a selection from his hit opera, Speed Dating Tonight. Both Cipullo and Ching have experienced great success in getting their operasContinue reading “ICYMI: 10 Things Every Opera Composer Should Know”
University of Delaware Opera Theatre presents David Conte & Michael Ching operas
UD Opera Theatre stages David Conte’s The Gift of the Magi with Michael Ching’s Speed Dating Tonight on November 12, 2017. The Gift of the Magi‘s libretto, written by Nicholas Giardini, captures the essence of the operatic drama contained in the classic O. Henry short story. Della (Soprano) and Jim (Baritone) are a young, poor couple in love, entirely devoted to eachContinue reading “University of Delaware Opera Theatre presents David Conte & Michael Ching operas”
Crane Opera Ensemble presents “Buoso’s Ghost” – SUNY Potsdam
The award-winning Crane Opera Ensemble and Orchestra is set to present an uproarious double-bill, bringing together Giacomo Puccini’s comic opera in one act, Gianni Schicchi, combined with the modern sequel, Buoso’s Ghost, by contemporary composer Michael Ching, from November 16 – 18, 2017. Based on part of Dante’s Divine Comedy, Gianni Schicchi (the final installment of Puccini’s Il Trittico) isContinue reading “Crane Opera Ensemble presents “Buoso’s Ghost” – SUNY Potsdam”
“Buoso’s Ghost” in OperaDelaware 2018 Festival
As part of OperaDelaware’s 2018 Festival, the company will pair the comic opera Gianni Schicchi by Puccini with Michael Ching’s “sequel” Buoso’s Ghost. The performances take place April 29 and May 5, 2018 at The Grand Opera House in Wilmington, DE. Based on part of Dante’s Divine Comedy, Gianni Schicchi (the final installment of Puccini’s Il Trittico) is the beloved comic opera aboutContinue reading ““Buoso’s Ghost” in OperaDelaware 2018 Festival”
“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”
New to E. C. Schirmer’s Opera Catalog: Works from Tom Cipullo & David Mason, and Michael Ching
E. C. Schirmer is thrilled to announce two new additions to our opera catalogue. After Life (2015) by Tom Cipullo, libretto by David Mason, is a chamber opera in one act for soprano, mezzo, and baritone set in World War II Paris. Michael Ching’s Buoso’s Ghost (1996) is a comic sequel in one act afterContinue reading “New to E. C. Schirmer’s Opera Catalog: Works from Tom Cipullo & David Mason, and Michael Ching”
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