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 New York.In December 2023 The Practice of Opera Singing in Italy was declared on the […]
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, succeeding Clare Burovac, whose three-year tenure followed 23 seasons of stalwart leadership – including a […]
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 Zeffirelli, che ha co-scritto la sceneggiatura insieme a Martin Sherman. La proiezione si terrà il […]
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 and mesmerising lighting designs blend seamlessly within the ancient Roman amphitheatre, creating a technologically advanced […]
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, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. West Tickets: $40; $30 Reservations: www.bronxopera.org 718.365.4209 […]
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 Wednesday April 19, Round 11 Contemporary/Neo Classical Dance begins at 2 PM Thursday April 20, […]
POLLY FERMAN, LEADING INTERPRETER AND CHAMPION OF MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS IN CONCERT MARCH 23 in NEW YORK CITY ‘The well-known pianist Polly Ferman played, in a captivating concert, works of Latin American composers.” […]
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 Covid. A hard look must be taken at so many of our institutions, and how […]
CHRISTINE JOWERS, Founder of The Dance Enthusiast, receives * a Bessie from the NY Dance and Performance Awards, and a * a 2022 Distinguished Achievement in Dance Award from the American Dance Guild Christine Jowers, Founder/ Senior Contributor of the innovative dance website, The Dance Enthusiast, received honors from two prestigious US dance institutions during the month of December– The American Dance Guild and The […]
Opera, Amor Mio 