Category Archives: OPera

The Opera on the piano: two Italian musicians in New York

Elena Buttiero and Anita Frumento, Italian musicians from Liguria, are the protagonists of the concert “Opera for piano four hands”.The event is promoted by the Allegro con Moto Association of Savona in collaboration with the “Friends of Maple Grove” of … Continue reading

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Lila Palmer Appointed General and Artistic Director of New Orleans Opera

Following a comprehensive search, the board of New Orleans Opera Association (NOOA) has announced Anglo-American producer and librettist Lila Palmer as its new General and Artistic Director. Her term begins on May 15, 2024.Palmer will be NOOA’s ninth chief executive, … Continue reading

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“Callas Forever”: all’IIC di Washington il film di Franco Zeffirelli

In occasione del centenario della nascita di Maria Callas e di Franco Zeffirelli, che ricorre il 2 dicembre, l’Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Washington e l’Ambasciata di Grecia negli USA hanno organizzato insieme la proiezione di “Callas Forever”, film biografico diretto da Franco … Continue reading

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VERONA ARENA’S CENTENNIAL OPERA FESTIVAL COMMENCES WITH SPECTACULAR “CRYSTAL” AIDA, BROADCAST GLOBALLY ON RAI 1

Stefano Poda’s unique production of Verdi’s masterpiece takes the stage    Starring Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov   Friday, 16 June at 9pm The opening night of the 100th edition of Verona Arena Opera Festival brings a visionary adaptation of Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida. Crystal pyramids … Continue reading

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The Bronx Opera in Dialogues of the Carmelites, Lehman College, May 6-14

THE  BRONX  OPERA presents Francis Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites performed in English Saturday May 6 at 7:30 pm; Sunday May 7 at 2:30 pm Saturday May 13 at 7:30 pm; Sunday May 14 at 2:30 pm Lehman College/Lovinger Theatre, … Continue reading

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Kozlova Int’l Ballet Competition, April 18-21 at the Kaye Playhouse

VALENTINA KOZLOVA INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION April 18-21 at the Kaye Playhouse Tuesday April 18, Round 1 Classical Ballet begins at 1:30 PM           Opens with a short performance by dancers from Nina Ananiashvili’s STATE BALLET OF GEORGIA … Continue reading

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A time of reckoning for opera

By Michael Recchiuti It is a time of reckoning. Issues concerning the abuse of power in matters of politics, race, and sex have been brought to a superheated boil in this pressure cooker that is life in the time of … Continue reading

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Showing of new film ‘DANCING WITHOUT STEPS: THE ART OF IMPROVISATION WITH MARGARET BEALS”

Impulses Dance Theatre Arts, Inc. Announces New Film  “Dancing Without Steps: The Art of Improvisation with Margaret Beals” Margaret Beals’ Impulses Dance Theatre Arts, Inc. announces the release of “Dancing Without Steps: The Art of Improvisation with Margaret Beals” introduced … Continue reading

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Help celebrate the release of Met Opera-based #1 Julia Kogan “Opera Mystery,” ARIA FOR MURDER, by attending the Virtual Book Party on Nov. 20.

Register at https://www.ericaminer.com/contact.php

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Fini Dance Festival & Awards 2022, Aug. 31 at Ailey’s

FINI  DANCE  FESTIVAL  and  AWARDS Antonio Fini, Director Wednesday August 31 at 8 PM Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 W. 55 St, NYC Tickets: $50; $25 for students/seniors; $25 for early birds         Performance and party following: $150 Reservations: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fini-dance-festival-award-tickets-380191050667  … Continue reading

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