The Little Patuxent Opera Institute (LPOI) offers training for moderately advanced young operatic voices in a warm and nurturing collegiate environment. To succeed in the professional opera field, aspiring singers must master many skills. The program is designed to introduce participants to and enhance the development of their skills, while providing valuable, meaningful performance opportunitiesContinue reading “Little Patuxent Opera Institute Performs Too Many Sopranos”
Tag Archives: July 2017 Vocal and Opera News
Being Frank: On Composing “Shining Brow” by Daron Hagen
“Can a man be a faithful husband and father and still be true to his Art?” The year 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright’s birthday. As organizations across the country celebrate the birth of this great American architect, E. C. Schirmer turns to the opera Shining Brow, composed by Daron Hagen with librettoContinue reading “Being Frank: On Composing “Shining Brow” by Daron Hagen”
Scott Gendel – finalist in 3rd ORTUS International New Music Competition
E. C. Schirmer composer Scott Gendel was named one of 16 finalists in the 3rd annual ORTUS International New Music Competition. The pool of over 600 submissions from across the globe were reviewed by members of Khorikos (NYC). Scott Gendel’s submissions was additionally selected as one of ten pieces to be performed by the KhorikosContinue reading “Scott Gendel – finalist in 3rd ORTUS International New Music Competition “
Britten-Pears Foundation hosts concert including music of Earnest & Wadsworth
In a recital celebrating the strength – and inherent romance – represented by Britten and Pears when they premiered Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, Justin Vickers (tenor) and pianists Karyl Carlson and Felipe Rodrigues-Silva performed two works by E. C. Schirmer composers Zachary Wadsworth and John David Earnest. Zachary Wadsworth’s Secret Songs was commissioned and premiered in thisContinue reading “Britten-Pears Foundation hosts concert including music of Earnest & Wadsworth”
Schmopera interview with Juliana Hall
“Despite its difficulties, there is nothing I can imagine I would rather be doing with my life than composing art songs…it is my world, and it is where I belong.” – Juliana Hall Known for its honest and fresh look a the opera scene, Schmopera is the first place for opera fans across the globe toContinue reading “Schmopera interview with Juliana Hall”
The Crucible goes to Chicago & Greenville
The Crucible continues to make its way to stages across the country. This month, the Pulizter Prize-winning opera based on the Arthur Miller classic novel took to stages in Chicago, Illinois and Greenville, South Carolina. Glow Lyric Theatre, Greenville, SC: July 13-28 Christian Elser, Executive Director Jenna Tamisiea, Artistic Director For a complete list of theContinue reading “The Crucible goes to Chicago & Greenville”
Frankenstein by Libby Larsen — West Edge Opera
West Edge Opera, formerly Berkeley Opera, is a leading Bay Area opera company. As part of their 2017 – 2018 season, they will be staging Libby Larsen’s Frankenstein. New archetypes aren’t minted very often, but Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is certainly among them. Two hundred years after the publication of the novel, West Edge presents Libby Larsen’sContinue reading “Frankenstein by Libby Larsen — West Edge Opera”
In Tune blog 