Latest News

Read more News

Recent acclaim for ADA Artists

Christopher Larkin in Review: Three Decembers is “a joy to listen to” in Fort Worth

Christopher Larkin, one of the leading interpreters of American opera in our time, held the complex score together neatly and expressively.”         -D Magazine

“An offstage orchestra — two pianos, percussion, five strings and three wind players under Christopher Larkin’s direction — sets a moody … read more

Mechavich & Sadler in Review: Continued success at Florida Grand

“Fine supporting came from American mezzo Cindy Sadler in a minor role as Gertrude, the nurse; she has a rich and distinctive voice, and she was charming in a bit of good stage business involving a gang of Capulet roughs and a sword”

“One of the best things about this … read more

Joseph Mechavich: CBC Broadcast of Moby Dick

Saturday Afternoon at the Opera begins its Canadian season of broadcasts this week. CBC will be broadcasting recordings from major opera houses around the country over the next several months. Their first stop is with Calgary Opera and a stunning new opera production based on an American classic novel. Joseph … read more

ADA Artists in PULITZER PRIZE Winning Opera ‘Silent Night’

ADA Artists Karin Wolverton and Craig Irvin participated in the world premiere of Kevin Puts’ new opera Silent Night, commissioned by Minnesota Opera in November 2011. After receiving rave reviews, last week the opera was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music! Congratulations to Kevin Puts, Minnesota Opera, Karin Wolverton, … read more

Joseph Mechavich: In Review, conducting Romeo et Juiliette at FGO

The orchestra under the baton of Joseph Mechavich in his FGO debut was in emotional sync with Gounod’s rich swelling melodies that sound less like the Italians of the period and more like a harbinger of the accessible operettas and even musical comedy to come.”

- Sun Sentinel (full read more