BWW Interview: David Bennett of THE SAN DIEGO OPERA
by Ron Bierman
- Sep 10, 2021
David Bennett is now six years into his job as general director of the San Diego Opera Association. When hired, he faced shaky finances, a loss of major donors, and huge turnover in the membership of the board of directors. The new board hired him with the understanding that downsizing and reinvention of the organization were his priorities. Then, after getting off to a surprisingly good start, Bennett had the forced restrictions of COVID-19 to contend with. Perhaps a biblical plague of locusts is next?
San Diego Opera to Launch New Season This October
by A.A. Cristi
- Aug 24, 2021
San Diego Opera's safe return to indoor performances begins with three intimate concerts showcasing some of today's most exciting singers with a varied and diverse repertoire of opera, show tunes, spirituals, and zarzuela, as well as a number of surprises.
THE MET: LIVE IN HD Season Kicks Off October 9 At The Majestic
by A.A. Cristi
- Aug 19, 2021
The Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD presentations return to Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater for the 2021-2022 season. The live presentations kick off Saturday, October 9 at 1 pm and include 10 operas from the Met's 2021-2022 season.
San Diego Opera Announces Winning Proposals For OperaHack 2.0
by A.A. Cristi
- Aug 12, 2021
San Diego Opera has announced the winning proposals from the Company's second “Opera Hack,” a month-long online interdisciplinary event for music/theater and technology experts to explore how technology can be applied to the production, presentation, and consumption of opera.
The Metropolitan Opera's Free Summer HD Festival to Return to Lincoln Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Aug 12, 2021
The Met’s popular Summer HD Festival returns on Saturday, August 28, featuring a lineup of ten free encore presentations from the company’s popular Live in HD series, as well as a special pre-festival screening of Susan Froemke’s acclaimed documentary The Opera House.
Restart Stages to Conclude This September with A NIGHT WITH DEAF BROADWAY and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Aug 12, 2021
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts today announced artistic works celebrating iconic civil rights leaders, accessibility in the arts, and the rich history of dance in New York City coming to Restart Stages this September—the outdoor performing arts center created to champion the revival and recovery of New York City arts.
San Diego Opera's 2021-2022 Season to Open with Three Intimate Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jul 27, 2021
San Diego Opera’s safe return to indoor performances begins with three intimate concerts showcasing some of today’s most exciting singers with a varied and diverse repertoire of opera, show tunes, spirituals, and zarzuela, as well as a number of surprises.
Nightly Met Opera Streams to Come to an End July 25
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jul 15, 2021
With Opening Night approaching and the return of live opera on the horizon, the Met has announced the end of its Nightly Met Opera Streams, the extremely popular series of encore Live in HD presentations and classic telecasts streamed on its website during the Covid-19 closure.
San Diego Opera Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jun 28, 2021
San Diego Opera has announced its 2021-2022 season, which returns to theatres indoors, after a reduced 2020-2021 season that saw the Company perform innovative drive-in productions during the global coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago Opera Theater Announces 2021-22 Season
by Stephi Wild
- Jun 23, 2021
The season includes Bizet’s beloved CARMEN in concert, featuring duo debuts by Jamie Barton and Stephanie Blythe; the family-friendly holiday delight BECOMING SANTA CLAUS by Mark Adamo; and a world premiere commission by Errollyn Wallen and Deborah Brevoort, QUAMINO’S MAP.
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