Walt Disney is the quintessential American success story a genius and maverick with humble Midwestern roots who became America’s most beloved storyteller and dream weaver. But “The Perfect American,” a two-act opera by Philip Glass that makes its American premiere March 12 at Long Beach Opera, reveals another side of Walt.
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Los Angeles Children Chorus To Honor Placido Domingo And LACC Supporters, 3/24
Los Angeles Children’s Chorus , one of the nation’s leading choirs, honors three pillars of the arts and philanthropic fields, including opera legend Placido Domingo and philanthropists Jo Bufalino Libaw and Shawn D. Libaw, at Gala Bel Canto on Friday, March 24, 2017, 6 pm, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The celebration features heartfelt accolades and moving musical tributes by guest performers mezzo-soprano Susan Graham and soprano Lauren Libaw, the Libaws’ daughter and a former LACC chorister, as well as some 300 choristers from five LACC ensembles, led by Artistic Director Anne Tomlinson.
‘Riders of the Purple Sage’ is Arizona Opera’s first-ever world premiere
‘Riders of the Purple Sage’ is Arizona Opera’s first-ever world premiere It’s kind of a big deal. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2lnMYg6 If it is remains to be seen.
Syracuse Opera, Newsboys: 6 shows to see this week
Would you rather watch dancers than football players? You’re in luck on Super Bowl Sunday. Do you love reggae funk? Make plans for Wednesday.
Syracuse Opera, Newsboys: 6 shows to see this week
Would you rather watch dancers than football players? You’re in luck on Super Bowl Sunday. Do you love reggae funk? Make plans for Wednesday.
Christine Goerke on Wagner, endurance and the drive to perform
Christine Goerke plays Brunnhilde and Andreas Schager is Siegfried in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of Gotterdammerung. Christine Goerke plays Brunnhilde and Andreas Schager is Siegfried in the Canadian Opera Company’s production of Gotterdammerung.
Broadway/San Diego season (and ‘Hamilton’ dates!) unveiled
Broadway/San Diego’s just-unveiled 2017-18 season of touring shows includes several big musicals that will hit town for the first time. But the biggest news might be about a show that’s already been announced.
Cast Announced For Rose Theatre Kingston’s Adaptation Of Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan Novels
Rose Theatre Kingston today announces the cast for the world premire of My Brilliant Friend, a two-part adaptation of Elena Ferrante ‘s Neapolitan quartet of novels which have become a global literary sensation. Niamh Cusack and Catherine McCormack lead the cast as Lenu and Lila, with the cast completed by Justin Avoth, Adam Burton , Martin Hyder, Victoria Moseley, Emily Mytton , Ira Mandela Siobhan , Jonah Russell, Badria Timimi, Toby Wharton and Emily Wachter.
Opera star Bryn Terfel ‘speechless’ to learn about knighthood
Opera star Bryn Terfel was “speechless” when he discovered he had been made a knight for his services to music in the New Year Honours list. Opera star Bryn Terfel was “speechless” when he discovered he had been made a knight for his services to music in the New Year Honours list.
Despite strike, FWSO hit highest classical-music notes of 2016
Alessandro Deljavan and Baya Kakouberi perform during a Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth recital at the Kimbell Art Museum in May. Violist Richard Young, pianist Jihye Chang and clarinetist Franklin Cohen perform during a Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth concert in September at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Matthew Worth starred as JFK and Daniela Mack as Jacqueline Kennedy in Fort Worth Opera’s world premiere of JFK in April at Bass Hall.
Staff Favorites of 2016: Concerts and stage shows
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: “Chasing Rainbows – The Road to Oz” at the Goodspeed Opera House made The Day’s list of favorite performances of 2016. The ECSO opened its 70th season in October with guest soloist Boris Berman weaving a wisely affectionate reading of Bartók’s Piano Concerto No.
‘Gentleman’s Guide’ to close out 2016 with love, murder at Hippodrome
… Freedman, also a Gilbert and Sullivan admirer, adds that “Gentleman’s Guide” deliberately evokes a form of entertainment from the Edwardian era. “You can call it an ‘homage to,’ or ‘a throwback to,’ but we were definitely writing a Broadway …
Andrea Bocelli fans beg him not to sing – for fascist Trump’
“Music is beautiful, sacred. Don’t let this man buy you and desecrate art, hope, and beauty,” an opera enthusiast posted on the tenor’s Facebook page When word spread that Andrea Bocelli had been approached to sing at Donald Trump’s inauguration, opera fans hit social media and have literally begged the tenor to consider otherwise.
Herring Holiday Ball welcomes visitors to historic beauty
A night of food, music and dancing will greet visitors to the 14-story historic hotel, all in an effort to raise funds for the Children’s Miracle Network. The celebration started last year after Antonio Charles, a local opera and jazz singer, became interested in the vacant hotel in downtown Amarillo.