The University of Central Oklahoma School of Music Opera presents the Henry Mollicone’s children’s opera Starbird on November 15-17 at the UCO Jazz Lab. Starbird, featuring libretto by Kate Pogue, premiered in 1981 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Set in New York City, Starbird follows a dog, a cat and a donkey asContinue reading “University of Oklahoma presents children’s opera “Starbird” by Henry Mollicone”
Tag Archives: Q4 2017 Vocal and Opera News
Juliana Hall: October & November Performances
Several works from Juliana Hall‘s vocal catalog were featured in performances in October and November. October 1: Renee Calvo, soprano, presented selections from Night Dances in a recital at the University of San Diego. Click here to learn more. October 13-15: Members of Northwest Art Song (soprano Arwen Myers, mezzo Laura Beckel Thoreson, and pianist Susan McDaniel) partnered with TheContinue reading “Juliana Hall: October & November Performances”
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”
“Glory Denied” by Tom Cipullo at Tri-Cities Opera
On November 10-12, 17, and 19, Tri-Cities Opera will stage Glory Denied by Tom Cipullo. The performance features the voices of Scott Purcell, Tascha Anderson, Frederick Schlick, and Stacey Geyer, and the TCO debut of conductor Joshua Horsch. America’s longest held prisoner of war returns to a country he no longer recognizes and a family who barely recognizes him. GloryContinue reading ““Glory Denied” by Tom Cipullo at Tri-Cities Opera”
Houston Grand Opera performs “Glory Denied” by Tom Cipullo
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”
Daron Hagen: Shining Brow performance, Urban Arias
UrbanArias presents a new production of the Hagen-Muldoon opera Shining Brow at the Paul Sprenger Theatre of the Atlas Performing Arts Center in Washington, D.C. This new production has been dubbed the Usonian Version. It reinstates choruses and other material previously excised by the composer for the Fallingwater Version staged (by director Jonathan Eaton and conductor Robert Frankenberry)Continue reading “Daron Hagen: Shining Brow performance, Urban Arias”
Brian Thorsett performs David Conte
David Conte‘s Elegy for Matthew will be performed by tenor Brian Thorsett on Saturday, October 7. The performance is part of the Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin’s Candelight Concert Series. Elegy for Matthew was commissioned in memory of Matthew Shepard by James Geiger for the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus, Barry Oliver, conductor. TheContinue reading “Brian Thorsett performs David Conte”
Cory Schantz performs Daron Hagen song cycle
Baritone Dr. Cory Schantz will perform Daron Hagen‘s cycle Songs of Experience alongside the music of Jacques Ibert, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Erich Wolfgang Korngold and Mitch Leigh. The performance is part of a Guest Faculty Voice Recital at the University of South Alabama on September 24. Songs of Experience are six musical settings of texts by WaltContinue reading “Cory Schantz performs Daron Hagen song cycle”
REV. 23 premiere: new opera from Julian Wachner & Cerise Jacobs, the sequel to Revelations
On September 29, a new opera from Cerise Jacobs and Julian Wachner, Rev. 23, premieres at Boston’s John Hancock Theater. The premiere kicks off the Boston New Music Festival and features White Snake Projects production company, who shares new, relevant opera based on the stories of Cerise Jacobs. Rev. 23 will be available soon from E. C. Schirmer.Continue reading “REV. 23 premiere: new opera from Julian Wachner & Cerise Jacobs, the sequel to Revelations”
Modern Singer Magazine interviews Juliana Hall
Modern Singer Magazine is written for singers by singers. The magazine offers a variety of information for readers, from artist showcases to audition tips to advice on updating one’s recital wardrobe, the magazine offers perspectives in all aspects of a singer’s life. The Modern Singer recently interviewed and featured Juliana Hall. The interview, led byContinue reading “Modern Singer Magazine interviews Juliana Hall”
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