Browsing all posts in January, 2011.
Enough with Crossover, Time for Cross-Dressing!
by Melissa Wimbish This month’s focus on crossover singing has been great fun! We’re wrapping up with a special feature on Joyce DiDonato, the mezzo-soprano whose rise to stardom has included several pants roles. Her new album Diva, Divo features opera favorites from just as many male roles as female roles including Cinderella in Rossini’s La [...]
February Performance Listings!
by Erica Papillion-Posey NORTH AMERICA METROPOLITAN OPERA (Metropolitan Opera House, New York, 212-362-6000; www.metopera.org ) Jan. 15m La Traviata (Verdi). Poplavskaya; Polenzani, Dobber; Noseda, Decker, Gussmann Jan. 15 Rigoletto (Verdi). Machaidze, Chávez; Meoni, Calleja, Kocán; Arrivabeni, Schenk/ G. Keller, Z. Brown Jan. 17 Tosca (Puccini). Radvanovsky; Álvarez, Struckmann; M. Armiliato, Bondy, Peduzzi/Canonero Jan. 18 [...]
As Seen On The Red Carpet…
by Christie Connolley One of Operagasm’s favorite contributors Andrew Lunsford was spotted among the throngs of celebrities on the red carpet this weekend! Andrew performed with Carol Vaness at the Valley Performing Arts Center’s Inaugural Performance! Go Andy! Superstar!
RIP Milton Babbitt
PRINCETON, N.J. (Associated Press) — Composer Milton Babbitt, who was known for his complex orchestral compositions and credited with developing the first electronic synthesizer in the 1950s, died Saturday. He was 94. Paul Lansky, a composer and Princeton University colleague who was once a student of Babbitt’s, told The Associated Press he died Saturday at [...]
You’re Welcome!
by Christie Connolley In keeping with our theme of opera and beyond, we present for your viewing pleasure until we are back with fresh content on Monday, Cheyenne Jackson, who is performing in the American Songbook at Lincoln Center. You’re welcome!
Audition Listings Update: January 28
by Christie Connolley Are you tired of paying fees to access audition notices? So are we! Every Friday morning, Operagasm presents a fresh update of audition listings. We would be happy to include your audition notice in a full story during the week and/or in the Friday listing, please submit your notice by emailing auditions@operagasm.com. [...]
Competition Listings Update: January 28
by Christie Connolley Are you tired of paying fees to access competition notices? So are we! Every Friday morning, Operagasm presents a fresh update of competition listings. We would be happy to include your competition notice in a full story during the week and/or in the Friday listing, please submit your notice by emailing competitions@operagasm.com. [...]
Atlanta Opera Announces 2011-2012 Season!
THE ATLANTA OPERA ANNOUNCES 2011-2012 SEASON CELEBRATING ITS FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AT COBB ENERGY CENTRE DONIZETTI’S LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR THE GOLDEN TICKET A COMIC OPERA BASED ON CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY BY ROALD DAHL MOZART’S DON GIOVANNI SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW ATLANTA – The Atlanta Opera’s Zurich General Director Dennis Hanthorn announced today the [...]
Villazón directorial stint is Werther-riblay?….
by Erica Papillion-Posey Oh where, oh where has Rola(ah, ah)ndo Vil-la-zón gone? Oh where, oh where can he be? Well- uh, he’s directing now .#$^%&#$! Wait, wait don’t get me wrong, there is absolutely nothing improper about an opera singer directing opera however this foray into the director’s chair appears to be another attempt in a long line [...]
Musical Term of the Week
by Melissa Wimbish Look! Up on the stage! It’s a passerby, it’s a lady selling feathers, no..wait…it’s a supernumerary! The show wouldn’t be possible without these “small” roles so if you just need a little bit of cash until your next leading role at the Met, try being “super” for a change. supernumerary – a [...]
