Review: John Adams's EL NINO Finally Arrives at the Met After World Travels
by Richard Sasanow
- Apr 24, 2024
Back in December, I saw the chamber version of John Adams’s EL NINO—dubbed EL NINO: NATIVITY RECONSIDERED—at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Pared down to its essence, it was wonderful, starred two of the singers who made their debuts in the premiere at the Met, soprano Julia Bullock and bass-baritone Davone Tines plus countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, who were at their best. It was a somber evening in a dramatic setting—a far cry from the oratorio/opera’s over-the-top welcome to Lincoln Center last night, in Lileana Blain-Cruz’s production that made me wonder what Franco Zeffirelli might have done with it. Think the Parisian throngs in Act II of the Met’s LA BOHEME (which, of course, is one of the Met’s most popular productions with audiences).
Jonas Kaufmann To Appear At Park Avenue Armory In September
by A.A. Cristi
- Aug 29, 2023
This September, Park Avenue Armory presents the world premiere of Doppelganger, a bespoke Armory commission that reimagines Franz Schubert's rarely staged song cycle Schwanengesang (“Swan Song”) as a multi-dimensional theatrical performance directed by Claus Guth, one of opera's most adventurous directors, and performed by renowned tenor Jonas Kaufmann with pianist Helmut Deutsch.
San Francisco Opera's 2022-23 Centennial Season Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 19, 2022
As only the third American opera company in history to reach this centennial milestone, the Company’s 2022–23 Season will honor San Francisco Opera’s glorious past while inviting the public into an exciting new era of musical excellence under Kim’s music directorship and a renewed commitment to innovation.
...(IPHIGENIA) Comes to The Broad Stage in February
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 13, 2022
In “… (Iphigenia),” two of the most visionary and daring musical voices of our time – composer Wayne Shorter, and librettist and performer esperanza spalding, have created a modern operatic re-imagining of a powerful ancient story.
The Kennedy Center to Present ...(IPHIGENIA)
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Nov 15, 2021
The Kennedy Center will present the co-commissioned opera, ...(Iphigenia), the collaborative work of 12-time Grammy Award–winning composer, saxophonist, and Kennedy Center Honoree Wayne Shorter, and four-time Grammy Award®–winning bassist, composer, and vocalist esperanza spalding.
The Broad Stage Announces Live and In Person Programming for Fall 2021
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jul 7, 2021
The Broad Stage has announced three live and in person attractions for fall 2021 – starting with the West Coast Premiere of the new opera Birds in the Moon, co-commissioned by The Broad Stage, for four outdoor performances in Santa Monica September 1 through 4.
VIDEO: NY Phil Bandwagon Week 2: National Black Theatre
by Alan Henry
- May 25, 2021
Last weekend at Marcus Garvey Park The National Black Theatre and the New York Philharmonic, together, were bringing culture back to Harlem and to New York City. Watch this video for a recap of the events that included performances by Paul Beaubrun, Sing Harlem Choir, DJ Grand Wizzard Theodore, violinist Curtis Stewart, soprano Laquita Mitchell and The Harlem Chamber Players, and more.
VIDEO: Go Inside NY Phil Bandwagon 2's Second Week Performances
by Alan Henry
- May 21, 2021
The first week of NY Phil Bandwagon 2 was held at Domino Park. The Friday and Sunday performances drew community members and families celebrating Mother’s Day. Presented were performances by Juana Luna and Elisa Toro Franky, Mariachi Tapatio de Alvaro Paulino, Alma Adentro, and the World Premiere of Mark Grey's “Birds in the Moon.”
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