Houston Grand Opera receives major grant for new work
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation has awarded the Houston Grand Opera with a grant worth USD750,000 (€514,550) to support the creation of new operatic works. … Read more
Soprano to become voice for IRC
Soprano Danielle de Niese will help raise awareness of the needs of refugees and those displaced by conflict as an IRC Voice. Working with the International … Read more
Cinemacasts don’t attract new audiences to opera
Opera broadcasts in cinemas do not appear to be building a new audience for the art form, according to new research from English Touring Opera. … Read more
San Diego Opera saved by crowdfunding efforts
The San Diego Opera has survived closure and will continue with its 2015 season following a successful crowdfunding campaign. In March this year, the board announced … Read more
European Opera Days: the highlights
This year’s European Opera Days saw over 90 companies in 22 countries open their doors to challenge perceptions of opera and reach new audiences. From … Read more
Opera companies open doors this weekend
Over 90 companies in 22 countries will open their doors this weekend for a variety of free activities, including tours, workshops, rehearsals and performances. Now in its … Read more
Wiener Staatsoper presents TV world-first
Wiener Staatsoper is set to make history when its production of Nabucco is broadcast online tomorrow in Ultra HD. It will be the first time … Read more
Opera visionary Gerard Mortier dies aged 70
The celebrated opera director Gerard Mortier has died aged 70, after a battle with cancer. Renowned for his avant-garde approach, Mortier most recently initiated the … Read more
Applications open for San Francisco opera programme
San Francisco Opera Guild’s ‘opera camp’ is now open for applications. The Summer Conservatory Program gives 30 students aged between 10-18 the chance to experience … Read more
Local area benefits from Glyndebourne’s success
Glyndebourne has had a significant economic impact on its local area, a new report has revealed. Located in East Sussex, UK, the renowned opera festival’s gross … Read more