Artistic Research, Higher Education and Technological Innovation in Opera
Project “Music Theater and New Technologies”
3-Day International Symposium and Performances Artistic Research, Higher Education and Technological Innovation in Opera Project “Music Theater and New Technologies” In ITALIAN and ENGLISH
Screening of Viva Verdi! (2024, Documentary, 78 min.) Wednesday, March 25, 2026 • 6:30pmAuditorium, Casa Italiana Part of the series Adventures in Italian Opera with Fred Plotkin. Oscar-nominated for Best Song, Viva Verdi! is an intimate glimpse into the lives of celebrated opera singers and musicians living out their ‘third act’ while mentoring music students at Casa Verdi (the Casa di Riposo per Musicisti) in Milan, built by Giuseppe Verdi in 1896. The screening will be followed by a conversation with director and co-writer Yvonne Russo and co-writer Christine La Monte. In ENGLISH
Registration is mandatory. All attendees will be required to present proof of registration upon arrival.
World Premiere Concert: Le Voci dello Stretto Friday, March 27, 2026 8:00pmAuditorium, Casa Italiana. A new one-act opera by composer Roberto Scarcella-Perino on a libretto by Eugenio Refini, featuring four singers, a piano trio, and the Children’s Chorus of the Scuola d’Italia Guglielmo Marconi.Sung in ITALIAN
Registration is mandatory. All attendees will be required to present proof of registration upon arrival.
Bronx Opera is proud to present Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Idomeneo, a high-stakes tale of gods, love, and sacrifice set on the island of Crete in the aftermath of the Trojan War. Three performances, February 12, 14 & 15 at Lehman College’s Lovinger Theater, 250 Bedford Park Blvd. West, Bronx NY. Performed in English, IDOMENEO will feature a brilliant cast and ensemble, led by tenors James Danner, Matthew Youngblood, and Rashard Deleston (Idomeneo, Arbace and the High Priest, respectively), sopranos Samantha Long and Emma Robertson (Elettra and Ilia), and mezzo-soprano Miastasha Gonzalez-Colon (Idamante). These artists are coming off recent local, regional, and international performances before joining forces with BxO to perform Mozart’s masterpiece. IDOMENEOmarks Bronx Opera’s first production after Michael Spierman, BxO’s founder, stepped back from conducting the company’s productions. Maestro Spierman has moved into a new role as Artistic Director Emeritus, and continues as Music Director of The Orchestra of The Bronx. Bronx Opera will celebrate Michael Spierman on Saturday afternoon, March 21st, with a gala at Lehman College’s Studio Theatre.
Mozart was only 25 years old when Idomeneo premiered in Munich in 1781, and was inspired by a Greek drama set on the island of Crete in the aftermath of the Trojan war – a tale of struggles against gods and fate. The first of Mozart’s mature operatic masterpieces, Idomeneo contains some of the most beautiful music ever written by the composer, combining elements of Italian high drama with the spectacle of French Baroque opera.
THE CAST
Ilia, daughter of King Priam of Troy: Emma Robertson
Idomeneo, King of Crete: James Danner
Idamante, son of Idomeneo: Miastasha Gonzalez-Colon
Elettra, Princess of Argos: Samantha Long
Arbace, Idomeneo’s confidant: Matthew Youngblood
High Priest of Neptune: Rashard Deleston
The voice of the Oracle of Neptune: Gordon Blodgett
Vianca Alejandra, Gordon Blodgett, John Carr, James Cottone, Caitlin Caruso Dobbs, Victoria Falcone, Troy Freeman-Cheng, Caroline Hawthorne, Christopher Jackson, Regina Krawiec, Elias Levy, Amanda Simms, Zachary Tirgan
Dixon Place is proud to host this year’s Bessies Award event. As a Bessie Award–winning institution itself—and with founder Ellie Covan recognized with a Bessie in 1989—Dixon Place has long been a home for bold, innovative dance artists. We are honored to continue this deep connection with the Bessies and to celebrate the extraordinary creators who shape the future of dance.
The New York Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, New York City’s premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announced the nominees for the 2024 & 2025 Bessie Awards. The Bessie Awards announcement will be held on January 20 at 7pm at Dixon Place Theater, 161A Chrystie Street, NY 10002.
The Bessie Awards Selection Committee, an independent committee of dance industry professionals, makes nominations. Performances presented from April 1, 2023 until March 31, 2024 AND from April 1, 2024 until March 31, 2025 were eligible for consideration.
Award categories include Outstanding Choreographer/Creator, Outstanding Performer, Outstanding Revival, Outstanding Sound Design or Music Composition, Outstanding Visual Design, and Outstanding Breakout Choreographer. Additional awards are given for Lifetime Achievement, and Outstanding Service to the Field of Dance.
The 2023–2024 Bessie Awards Selection Committee: Tyler Ashley, PeiJu Chien-Pott, Yoshiko Chuma, Duke Dang, Porshia A. Derival, Gregory English, Hannah Garner, Celia Ipiotis, William Isaac, Anabella Lenzu, Gian Marco Riccardo Lo Forte, Shalewa Mackall, zavé martohardjono, Yoko Murakami,, David Persky, Lynn Schwab, Rakia Seaborn, Alex Smith, Ivan Talijančić, Kate Thomas, Farren Wood, and Nami Yamamoto.
The 2024–2025 Bessie Awards Selection Committee: Tyler Ashley, PeiJu Chien-Pott, Yoshiko Chuma, Duke Dang, Gregory English, Jens Richard Giersdorf, Kyla Gordon, Celia Ipiotis, William Isaac, Raelle Myrick Hodges, Suzzanne Ponomarenko, Rakia Seaborn, Alex Smith, Kate Thomas, Farren Wood, Nami Yamamoto, and Sangeeta Yesley.
The Bessies Steering Committee (2023-2024): Paz Tanjuaquio (chair), Yvonne H. Chow, Stanford Makishi, maura nguyễn donohue, Nicky Paraiso, Craig Peterson, Tiffany Rea-Fisher, george emilio sanchez, and Charmaine Warren.
The Bessies Steering Committee (2024-2025): Stanford Makishi, maura nguyen donohue, Nicky Paraiso, Craig Peterson, Tiffany Rea-Fisher, george emilio sanchez, and Charmaine Warren.
ABOUT THE BESSIES
The New York Dance and Performance Awards have saluted outstanding and groundbreaking creative work in the dance field in New York City for 41 years. Known as “The Bessies” in honor of revered dance teacher Bessie Schönberg, the awards were established in 1984 by David R. White at Dance Theater Workshop. They recognize choreography, performance, music composition, visual design, legacy, and service to the field of dance by independent dance artists and organizations. Nominees are chosen by a selection committee composed of artists, presenters, producers, and writers. For more information about The Bessies, visit www.bessies.org.
DYANE HARVEY-SALAAM TO RECEIVE AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN DANCE AND BALLET TECH TO RECEIVE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE FIELD OF DANCE
2025: GARTH FAGAN TO RECEIVE AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN DANCE AND GIBNEY DANCE TO RECEIVE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE FIELD OF DANCE
ABOUT DIXON PLACE
An artistic incubator since 1986, Dixon Place is a Bessie and Obie Award-winning non-profit institution committed to supporting the creative process by presenting original works of theatre, dance, music, puppetry, circus arts, literature and visual art at all stages of development. Presenting over 1000 creators a year, this local haven inspires and encourages diverse artists of all stripes and callings to take risks, generate new ideas, and consummate new practices.
The artist’s experience is given top priority through our professional atmosphere and remuneration, and their process is enhanced by our adventurous audiences. With a renewed commitment to racial equity and justice, Dixon Place is a local haven for creativity as well as an international model for the open exploration of the process of creation. Visit: dixonplace.org
FAQ:
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? Here is the transportation link to Dixon Place: https://dixonplace.org/about-us/location/Delancey and Essex Municipal Parking Garage on 105-113 Essex Street & 112-120 Ludlow Street, New York, NY 10002, is very affordable and is about 5 blocks from Dixon Place, about 7 min walk.
BM Global Opera & Arts is thrilled to announce AUDITIONS for singers, ensembles (singers + piano), and pianists for the upcoming VIENNA OPERA & ART SONG FESTIVAL! Date: April 13th-19th 2026. EARLY APPLICATION & REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 30. 2026 *IMPORTANT* : only the singers/ensembles/pianists who register by January 30th, 2026, will have their names and photos placed in the posters and printed media that are distributed in Vienna, Austria, and worldwide. All other participants who apply and register later will be promoted in the digital and social media channels of the VOA Festival. Regular APPLICATIONS & REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MARCH 30 2026 Late APPLICATION & REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APRIL 13 2026 To apply, please send your CV, video, and photo at: info@boris-martinovich.org Welcome!
Performers: Aoi Ohno (Brooklyn Ballet), Kieran McBride, Kei Kikuchi (Geki Dans), Misuzu Hirano, Aoi Yagi, Isaki Ohkawa, Sara Shimizu, Lui Nagase, Nanako Nakagawa, Ryoka Matsumoto, and special guests. Time Capsule Project and Art Couriers International proudly present The Nutcracker and Marie, a reimagined holiday classic for audiences of all ages. The heartwarming new work invites children and adults to a family-friendly theatrical experience that blends traditional ballet with other dance genres. In addition to the performance, guests can enjoy holiday crafts and a mini dance lesson – making it a joyful and interactive event for the whole family. The Production Team includes Seisa Ito, producer Ayaka Kamei Cento, co-producer Ai Toyoshima, director/choreographer/script writer Michiho Shimasaki, production stage manager Andrew Black, script co-writer Tamaki Kadonishi, assistant director Community Outreach Project As part of Art Couriers International’s ongoing mission to make the performing arts accessible and meaningful, The Nutcracker and Marie will also be presented at the Actor’s Fund Home (Senior Living Center) in Englewood, NJ, on Saturday, December 20, at 1:30 PM. This special outreach performance is not a ticketed event, but part of the organization’s commitment to share the joy of dance with senior communities. The event will also feature participation from students from the 92NY Harkness Dance Center School of Dance, celebrating intergenerational connection through the performing arts. More About the Producers Time Capsule Project nurtures and supports the next generation of leaders in the entertainment industry in Japan and New York, while Art Couriers International brings performing arts to senior homes and hospitals. This production combines both missions, offering performances both in a studio setting and at a senior residence. For more information, please visit:
On Kozlova’s new podcast, “Pulse on Dance,” view a fascinating session with Jacqulyn Buglisi as she discusses her career, from early training to her days with the Martha Graham Dance Company.
THE ORCHESTRA OF THE BRONX will present its annual
HANDEL’S ‘MESSIAH’Joined by Soloists and Chorus of the BRONX OPERA
and 20+ guest speakers reading from the Messiah text
Sunday, December 7, 3 PM
Lovinger Theater at Lehman College,
250 Bedford Park Blvd. West
Free admission – all welcome
The Orchestra of The Bronx, led by founder/conductor Michael Spierman will return to the Lovinger Theater at Lehman College with its annual, free-to-the-public presentation of Handel’s “Messiah”.
The unique production includes 20+ guest speakers, reading brief passages from the oratorio created by Handel and premiered in Dublin in 1742.
Speakers – all with a connection to The Bronx – include judges, college and university presidents, government officials, an honor student, doctors, a hip-hop artist, a server in a local restaurant, a member of the State Assembly, and more! All will be on hand
to participate in the revered masterpiece that includes the celebrated Hallelujah Chorus.
New York – Rising star of Italian pop–opera, Alessandro Lora, will soon bring the elegance of Italian bel canto to New York.
On October 12 at 1:00 pm, he will perform at the prestigious St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, an iconic landmark in the heart of NEW YORK. He will share the stage with soprano Laura Cremaschi, pianist Alessandro Marini, and Spanish singer Amalia, in a concert celebrating the timeless beauty of Italian music.
The event will welcome ecclesiastical and civic authorities, as well as distinguished American cultural figures and VIPs.
Recently, Lora has performed alongside major Italian stars such as Arisa, Iva Zanicchi, Riccardo Fogli, and many others. His artistic journey will be further honored on October 14, when he will receive the prestigious Caruso Award at the Italian American Museum, under the artistic direction of Dante Mariti (Melos International). Among the other distinguished awardees are Katia Ricciarelli, Veronica Maya, Francesca Pascale and more.
The concert on October 12 is by invitation only.
For reservations and information: meloseventi@gmail.com
The full vocal score of this magnificent opera is AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY FROM AMAZON.COM or BARNES & NOBLE
The Vocal Score of the Munich version of the Stabat Mater by Tommaso Traetta is now available.
With biography and commentary in English, Italian, German and Japanese.
The full vocal score is AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY FROM AMAZON.COM or BARNES & NOBLE
Doña Flor, the vocal score
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