Category Archives: Opera
A Rare Chance to Enjoy Mozart’s Colorful “Abduction from the Seraglio” in Saratoga, NY and Bennington, VT
Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio is early Summer Offering from Hubbard Hall Opera Theatre. Read More…
A Rare Chance to Enjoy Mozart’s Colorful “Abduction from the Seraglio” in Saratoga, NY and Bennington, VT
Mozart’s The Abduction from the Seraglio is early Summer Offering from Hubbard Hall Opera Theatre. Read More…
2012 Overview of SummerScape at Bard – Opera, Theater, FIlm, Music Fest, Cabaret
Bard Summerscape 2012 is truly a world class arts festival not to be missed. Read More…
2012 Overview of SummerScape at Bard – Opera, Theater, FIlm, Music Fest, Cabaret
Bard Summerscape 2012 is truly a world class arts festival not to be missed. Read More…
“Oceanic Verses” from Paola Prestini, Top Crowdsourced Composer at Mass MoCA
Multimedia drama meets great singing in the oratorio-like Oceanic Verses which is, well, different from most operas. In a good way. Read More…
“Oceanic Verses” from Paola Prestini, Top Crowdsourced Composer at Mass MoCA
Multimedia drama meets great singing in the oratorio-like Oceanic Verses which is, well, different from most operas. In a good way. Read More…
Mahawe’s Spring Revolves around The Ring
This Spring on screen at the Mahaiwe is opera composer Richard Wagner’s 15 hour The Ring Cycle in four sittings, and on stage everything from classical music to Flamenco. Read More…
Mahawe’s Spring Revolves around The Ring
This Spring on screen at the Mahaiwe is opera composer Richard Wagner’s 15 hour The Ring Cycle in four sittings, and on stage everything from classical music to Flamenco. Read More…
Preview: The Met’s La Traviata Live in HD
One of Verdi’s most successful and popular operas, La Traviata still has new paint on the sets, but the arias remain the same beloved melodies they’ve always been. Read More…
Preview: The Met’s La Traviata Live in HD
One of Verdi’s most successful and popular operas, La Traviata still has new paint on the sets, but the arias remain the same beloved melodies they’ve always been. Read More…
Hubbard Hall Opera 2012: Magic Flute, Seraglio, Trouble in Tahiti and Cox and Box
Two Mozart Operas – Magic Flute and Abduction from the Seraglio along with Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti and a work written by Sullivan (without Gilbert) are on tap for Hubbard Hall in Summer 2012. Read More…
Hubbard Hall Opera 2012: Magic Flute, Seraglio, Trouble in Tahiti and Cox and Box
Two Mozart Operas – Magic Flute and Abduction from the Seraglio along with Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti and a work written by Sullivan (without Gilbert) are on tap for Hubbard Hall in Summer 2012. Read More…
Opera Saratoga to stage Rigoletto, The Mighty Casey and Trial by Jury in 2012
The best live opera performances in the Berkshire-Albany region take place each summer at Opera Saratoga on the grounds of SPAC. This summer offers Verdi, Schuman and Gilbert and Sullivan. Read More…
Opera Saratoga to stage Rigoletto, The Mighty Casey and Trial by Jury in 2012
The best live opera performances in the Berkshire-Albany region take place each summer at Opera Saratoga on the grounds of SPAC. This summer offers Verdi, Schuman and Gilbert and Sullivan. Read More…
Wagner’s 4-Opera “Ring” Cycle Goes Worldwide via Met Live in HD
Warner’s Ring Cycle. There simply is nothing more hideously expensive, frustratingly complex and musically daunting in all of the arts. It makes accountants go bald, sopranos retire, musicians go deaf, and set builders go into simpler kitchen renovations. Read More…
Wagner’s 4-Opera “Ring” Cycle Goes Worldwide via Met Live in HD
Warner’s Ring Cycle. There simply is nothing more hideously expensive, frustratingly complex and musically daunting in all of the arts. It makes accountants go bald, sopranos retire, musicians go deaf, and set builders go into simpler kitchen renovations. Read More…
Opinion: The Met’s Controversial and Cranky “Valhalla Machine”
With video, backstage photos and lots of opinions, we undertake to tale the tale of The “Valhalla Machine.” This massive gadget is at the heart of the four Ring Cycle operas and has a complex tale of its own to tell, one whose ending, happy or not, is not yet decided. Read More…
Opinion: The Met’s Controversial and Cranky “Valhalla Machine”
With video, backstage photos and lots of opinions, we undertake to tale the tale of The “Valhalla Machine.” This massive gadget is at the heart of the four Ring Cycle operas and has a complex tale of its own to tell, one whose ending, happy or not, is not yet decided. Read More…
Met Live in HD – Luisi conducts, Anna Netrebko stars in new Manon
Another in our popular series of Met Live in HD previews complete with video snippets, bios, program notes and a synopsis of the plot. Read More…
Met Live in HD – Luisi conducts, Anna Netrebko stars in new Manon
Another in our popular series of Met Live in HD previews complete with video snippets, bios, program notes and a synopsis of the plot. Read More…
Summer 2012 finds America’s Top Acts at Wolf Trap
Filene Center at Wolf Trap The Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts offers the most diversity of any music festival and operates from from late May to early September. The Foundation is also well known for
Summer 2012 finds America’s Top Acts at Wolf Trap
Filene Center at Wolf Trap The Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts offers the most diversity of any music festival and operates from from late May to early September. The Foundation is also well known for
2012 Aspen Music Festival Highlights: Water Music, Great Gatsby Opera
The Aspen Festival has new leadership this year, and focuses on five centuries of music as well as America’s living composers. Read More…
2012 Aspen Music Festival Highlights: Water Music, Great Gatsby Opera
The Aspen Festival has new leadership this year, and focuses on five centuries of music as well as America’s living composers. Read More…
Westchester’s Caramoor Festival Announces jazz, pop and bel canto for 2012
Once again Caramoor is offering the unusual, from delicious bel canto singing to le jazz hot. And lots in between. Read More…
Westchester’s Caramoor Festival Announces jazz, pop and bel canto for 2012
Once again Caramoor is offering the unusual, from delicious bel canto singing to le jazz hot. And lots in between. Read More…
Five Young Opera Singers Win Metropolitan Opera Auditions
Five singers made the finals in the Metropolitan Opera’s annual National Council Auditions. Each wins $15,000 and a big career boost in a tough field. Read More…
Five Young Opera Singers Win Metropolitan Opera Auditions
Five singers made the finals in the Metropolitan Opera’s annual National Council Auditions. Each wins $15,000 and a big career boost in a tough field. Read More…
Guide to The Met’s 2012-13 Season — 31 Operas, 12 to be Telecast Worldwide
A comprehensive guide to the 2012-13 Metropolitan Opera Season and schedule of the Live in HD Telecasts so popular in the Berkshires. WIth new productions and two new operas, it is going to be another exciting year from The Met. Click on the curtain above to open the full story.
Guide to The Met’s 2012-13 Season — 31 Operas, 12 to be Telecast Worldwide
A comprehensive guide to the 2012-13 Metropolitan Opera Season and schedule of the Live in HD Telecasts so popular in the Berkshires. WIth new productions and two new operas, it is going to be another exciting year from The Met. Click on the curtain above to open the full story.
SPAC’s Calendar of Events for 2012 features New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, Opera Saratoga, Cabaret, Jazz
With a nonstop array of classical, jazz, pop and cabaret music, plus dance ranging from Bill T. Jones to the New York City Ballet (with live orchestra no less) SPAC is another major destination within driving distance of the Berkshires. Click on image above for their 2012 Calendar of Events.
SPAC’s Calendar of Events for 2012 features New York City Ballet, Philadelphia Orchestra, Opera Saratoga, Cabaret, Jazz
With a nonstop array of classical, jazz, pop and cabaret music, plus dance ranging from Bill T. Jones to the New York City Ballet (with live orchestra no less) SPAC is another major destination within driving distance of the Berkshires. Click on image above for their 2012 Calendar of Events.
Singing takes center stage in Verdi’s “Ernani” at the Met and Live in HD
The Feb. 25 transmission will be screened by The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, the Clark Art Museum in Williamstown and the Beacon Cinemas in Pittsfield. The Mahaiwe has also scheduled an encore presentation on Wednesday, March 7 at 1:00 pm. Click the pic for details.
Singing takes center stage in Verdi’s “Ernani” at the Met and Live in HD
The Feb. 25 transmission will be screened by The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington, the Clark Art Museum in Williamstown and the Beacon Cinemas in Pittsfield. The Mahaiwe has also scheduled an encore presentation on Wednesday, March 7 at 1:00 pm. Click the pic for details.
Plenty on Stage, Screen of Mahaiwe in March
The Blind Boys of Alabama make an appearance in March at the Mahaiwe, plus there are a number of opera and theatre screenings in HD, not to mention classic movies and some children’s shows. Click on the spotlights above to learn all about the coming attractions.
Plenty on Stage, Screen of Mahaiwe in March
The Blind Boys of Alabama make an appearance in March at the Mahaiwe, plus there are a number of opera and theatre screenings in HD, not to mention classic movies and some children’s shows. Click on the spotlights above to learn all about the coming attractions.
The Complete 2012 Summer Schedules from Berkshire on Stage
Click your mouse on the calendar above to see our planning page containing key links and quick summaries of Berkshire performances for Summer, 2012.
The Complete 2012 Summer Schedules from Berkshire on Stage
Click your mouse on the calendar above to see our planning page containing key links and quick summaries of Berkshire performances for Summer, 2012.
Met Opera’s Live in HD “Götterdämmerung” Completes Ring Cycle, assisted by the Valhalla machine
Saturday, May 19 is going to be quite a day, because starting at noon, and running six hours from start to finish is the final installment of Wagner’s Ring Cycle transmitted Live in HD by the Met. Read More…
Met Opera’s Live in HD “Götterdämmerung” Completes Ring Cycle, assisted by the Valhalla machine
Saturday, May 19 is going to be quite a day, because starting at noon, and running six hours from start to finish is the final installment of Wagner’s Ring Cycle transmitted Live in HD by the Met. Read More…
Baroque Operatic Fantasy “The Enchanted Island” offers giddy delights – Met Live in HD
“A delightful pastiche of traditional operatic and theatrical elements, sometimes soaring, frequently familiar, and at moments, evoking even giddy responses from the audience. It is just a wee bit over the top.” To read more, click on photo above.
Baroque Operatic Fantasy “The Enchanted Island” offers giddy delights – Met Live in HD
“A delightful pastiche of traditional operatic and theatrical elements, sometimes soaring, frequently familiar, and at moments, evoking even giddy responses from the audience. It is just a wee bit over the top.” To read more, click on photo above.
The long, lonely descent of James Levine’s health means he’s out of commission until 2013
For Levine watchers and fans, it came as no real surprise: Music Director James Levine will not conduct at the Metropolitan Opera for the remainder of this season, or during the 2012-13 season for that matter. While it is sad
The long, lonely descent of James Levine’s health means he’s out of commission until 2013
For Levine watchers and fans, it came as no real surprise: Music Director James Levine will not conduct at the Metropolitan Opera for the remainder of this season, or during the 2012-13 season for that matter. While it is sad
