Jason Hardy: Speaker

An enchanting journey of love and self-discovery, the Prince Tamino and Princess Pamina pass through several trials to find each other.  Fantastic characters, an evil queen (with some very high notes) and incredible music make The Magic Flute a family favorite.  Tickets & Information.read more

Amanda Crider: Mercedes

You know the story, you adore the music. The seductive and tempestuous gypsy, Carmen, captures the heart of a young soldier, Don José. He sacrifices everything to be with her. Now a fugitive on the run, his life is in ruins. Unfortunately, she is drawn to the dashing matador, Escamillo, … read more

Steven Sanders: Arbace

Idomeneo, King of Crete, makes a promise to Neptune, God of the Sea. When the king realizes the terrible price it will exact, vows and hearts are broken. Longing pours into arias and ensembles as only Mozart writes them. Tickets & Information.read more

Sense and Sensability

I’ve been thinking a good bit about Ana’s post last week about an artist’s brand and in turn, the kinds of things that individuals do – consciously or unwittingly – that either protect or obfuscate their brand or image.

I was reminded via NPR today that as we become more … read more

Jesse Blumberg

This internationally acclaimed baritone is equally at home on opera, concert and recital stages. He boasts an impressive list of awards, operatic roles, concert and recital apearances on stages throughout the United States and Europe. Commanding the stage, physically and vocally, his virile baritone grabs the melodic… lines with remarkable … read more

Robert Wood Launches Urban Arias in D.C.

UrbanArias is a new opera company dedicated to producing short, contemporary operas. The organization’s mission is to expose DC-area audiences to engaging, accessible, entertaining operas, and to provide a friendly venue at which both established and emerging composers can present their shorter works.

Beginning in 2011, UrbanArias will produce a … read more

Tweten’s performance full of Zest and Style

ADA Conductor Robert Tweten recently led performances of The Magic Flute for Sarasota Opera.

“First, the pacing was swift, starting with the well-known overture, played beautifully by the Sarasota Opera Orchestra under the direction of Robert Tweten. It took a sprightly speed — faster than I usually like, but certainly

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Amanda Crider: Mercedes

You know the story, you adore the music. The seductive and tempestuous gypsy, Carmen, captures the heart of a young soldier, Don José. He sacrifices everything to be with her. Now a fugitive on the run, his life is in ruins. Unfortunately, she is drawn to the dashing matador, Escamillo, … read more

Steven Sanders: Arbace

Idomeneo, King of Crete, makes a promise to Neptune, God of the Sea. When the king realizes the terrible price it will exact, vows and hearts are broken. Longing pours into arias and ensembles as only Mozart writes them. Tickets & Information.read more