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Jul 31, 2022

Zabala lends "marvelously" conceived Maddy to Berkshire Opera "Three Decembers"

“Mezzo-soprano Adriana Zabala embodied Madeline the glamorous diva with self-centered bravado but brought poignant vulnerability to Madeline…The closing coup de theatre fully befits a great lady of the stage, who has the surprising last word.” – In the Spotlight “It was great opera performed at the highest level…Adriana Zabala, singing the role of Mad

Jul 30, 2022

In Review: Gartland and McIntyre in DMMO world premiere of "A Thousand Acres"

"Another singer that has thrilled DMMO audiences on many occasions, Sara Gartland has returned to deliver a stunning turn as sister Rose. Her gleaming lyric soprano has ample weight and a well-schooled technique to enable her to envelop the rangy demands of the writing in a secure blanket of creamy, evenly produced singing from top to bottom and back again. Laser-focused thrills in the upper reaches? Check. Sizzling statements in chest voice? Check. Ravishing coloration? Arch

Jul 20, 2022

In Review: Marino delights in Santa Fe Opera's "Falstaff"

“Meg Page is a character who can get lost in the ensemble, but Megan Marino’s dynamic portrayal made her a comic force of her own.” -Opera News "Marino has a gift for creating unique, three-dimensional characterizations and made Mrs. Page more memorable than usual as a result. A terrific Cherubino in last season’sThe Marriage of Figaro, Marino also seized on one of Mrs. Page’s few moments in the vocal spotlight — announcing the supposed arrival of Mr. Ford during the Act II f

Jul 18, 2022

In Review: Askren leads "revelatory reading" of Midsummer at DMMO

"Under the direction of conductor Elizabeth Askren, the orchestra beautifully plays the music of Britten and lulls the audience into a dreamlike state from the beginning of the show." - Broadway World "Elizabeth Askren’s conducting captured the score’s magic" - Wall Street Journal "Elizabeth Askren conducted a revelatory reading of Britten’s multi-faceted, difficult to categorize score. From the first haunting string glissandi, Maestra Askren elicited a haunting effect that s

Jul 18, 2022

Babcock "superb" and "electrifying" in Utah Festival Opera's "Carmen" and "Man of La Mancha"

"The role of Carmen is a landmark in the world of opera, and it requires a mezzo-soprano with skill, strength, sex, and a dang good set of pipes. Without a woman like that, the show falls flat. UFO&MT’s Carmen features Audrey Babcock, as Carmen, who perfectly satisfies all the requirements for the role. Babcock is a force to be reckoned with. Full of life, sex, and a killer voice, Babcock is a hurricane that no one can resist. And who would you want to? She is sure and comfor

Jul 11, 2022

ADA welcomes Navarro, Rofrano, and Pearce to the ADA Family

ADA Artist Management is thrilled to welcome composer Johanny Navarro, conductor Michelle Rofrano, and tenor Matthew Pearce to our roster of artists. Young Puerto Rican composer Johanny Navarro is one of the most exceptional artists of her generation. Navarro has worked on commissions for important musical soloists including Elisa Torres, Luis Miguel Rojas, and Andrea González Caballero as well as the Multicultural Music Group, Inc. and the Boston Opera Collaborative. Additio

Jul 10, 2022

ADA Artist Management Launches New Paid Professional Development Initiatives

Arts Management Internship and Career Expansion Fellowship Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 For Immediate Release July 11, 2022 ADA Artist Management announces two Professional Development Initiatives. Inspired by their commitment to the next generation of great opera professionals, ADA is pleased to offer an Artist Management Internship for Students and Career Expansion Fellowship for Mid-Career Opera Singers. The fall internship will be open to a current student (undergraduate or

Jul 4, 2022

Opera “¿Y los pasteles?” breaks stereotypes about this musical genre

Original by Johanny Navarro, the production is presented on July 28 and 30 at the Center for Fine Arts in Santurce. (translated from Spanish) The opera “And the cakes?” It is a transgressive piece in many aspects. Rarely does an opera in Spanish appear on local stages, with a story inspired by Puerto Rican folklore, specifically in the typical Puerto Rican Christmas dish, and also written by a woman. This is the case with the production “And the cakes? Jíbara Opera in two act

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