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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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The MIKADO at the HAWAII OPERA THEATRE

The HAWAII OPERA THEATRE Presents: The Mikado Forbidden love… Deception… Comedy? Only at the Opera! Performance Schedule June 13, Friday, 8:00pm June 14, Saturday, 8:00pm June 15, Sunday, 4:00pm June 20, Friday, 8:00pm June 21, Saturday, 2:00pm June 22, Sunday, … Continue reading

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CALGARY OPERA Presents “Madame Butterfly”

CALGARY OPERA Presents: “Madame Butterfly” Giacomo Puccini New Production It’s the beginning of the 20th century, and the young geisha Cio-cio-san has just married an American Navy Officer, Lieutenant Pinkerton. They have scarcely celebrated their wedding night when Pinkerton must … Continue reading

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FLORIDA GRAND OPERA Presents “TOSCA”

FLORIDA GRAND OPERA Presents Tosca Giacomo Puccini This opera favorite recounts the melodramatic story of a beautiful opera singer, Floria Tosca, and a lecherous police chief, Baron Scarpia, who unleashes a lustful plan. The tale plays out to a murderous … Continue reading

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Lecture: Richard Strauss at 150 (The Kennedy Center in Washington)

THE KENNEDY CENTER Richard Strauss at 150 with Saul Lilienstein Musicologist Saul Lilienstein examines the creative genius of composer Richard Strauss as he looks at three of his most frequently performed operas. Der Rosenkavalier. And just before it came the … Continue reading

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Opera Master Class: Sarah Coburn at The Kennedy Center

THE KENNEDY CENTER Opera Master Class: Sarah Coburn Observe the creative process as pre-professional performers receive instruction from some of the greats in opera. Tue., Mar. 4, 2014, 7:00 PM Terrace Gallery 90 minutes $12.00 Witness how great performers are … Continue reading

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FLORIDA GRAND OPERA Presents “TOSCA”

FLORIDA GRAND OPERA Presents: Tosca Giuseppe Verdi This opera favorite recounts the melodramatic story of a beautiful opera singer, Floria Tosca, and a lecherous police chief, Baron Scarpia, who unleashes a lustful plan. The tale plays out to a murderous … Continue reading

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Richard Strauss’ ARIADNE AUF NAXOS in Victoria, Canada

PACIFIC OPERA VICTORIA Presents: ARIADNE AUF NAXOS Music by Richard Strauss Libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal February 13, 15, 21, 2014, at 8 pm Matinée February 23 at 2:30 pm In German with English Surtitles The richest man in Vienna … Continue reading

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s The Magic Flute in Tampa

OPERA TAMPA PRESENTS  “THE FLORIDA OPERA FESTIVAL” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s The Magic Flute Feb. 7 – 9, 2014 Carol Morsani Hall Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s The Magic Flute The genius of Mozart shines bright with beautiful melodies, a show-stopping vocal display … Continue reading

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