Program Spotlights

As Told By: History, Race, and Justice on the Opera Stage

Black composers and musicians have been around for centuries, but their work is just now becoming part of the canon. While opera companies and symphony orchestras began to plan works by marginalized composers in their seasons in the last few years, one group that stands out in doing this work for almost 30 years is the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP). BMOP was founded in 1996 by conductor Gil Rose and in tandem with Odyssey Opera, they are devoted to performing and recording forgotten or overlooked pieces in the hopes of bringing them back into the standard repertoire.

Feb 18 Gregory Moomjy

The English National Opera’s Breathe Program : Singing Pioneer in COVID-19 Recovery

Discover how the English National Opera has addressed Long COVID and the accompanying breathing and anxiety problems many people face through their ENO Breathe program.

Aug 04 Maria-Cristina Necula

Program Spotlight—Opera on Tap : Online Playground

For my generation, arts education was still very much so a requirement in most if not all school systems. Upon entering the classroom, you knew that that room, however small or large it may be, was an artistic and magical place. It was a fairly common feeling in every school I have attended. Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms at one point were thought of as brothers in my mind; they were usually mentioned together. Schubert, Schumann, and Strauss were spoken in the same if not higher esteem during my tenure as a student.

Jul 25 Victoria Davis

Teatro Nuovo

I attended my first opera at The Met, The Barber of Seville, with my grandparents when I was
eight years old. For the ensuing decade, my grandfather’s tutelage nourished my nascent love of
opera. In high school, my decision to see Janáček’s Jenůfa created an unexpected schism
between my grandfather and me in our operatic appreciation, as he did not know much about
Czech opera.

Jul 20 Gregory Moomjy

Experiments in Opera

he pandemic brought about many innovations in opera, and Experiments in Opera (EiO) was especially poised to respond creatively. The company commissions new operas that are adventurous, funny, and collaborative

Jul 05 Joanie Brittingham

LACHSA High School Spotlight : with Suzanna Guzman

CS Music loves to spotlight high school programs, especially when they are as inspiring as the group at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts. Suzanna Guzman is the

Nov 08 CS Music Staff

Program Spotlights

As Told By: History, Race, and Justice on the Opera Stage

The English National Opera’s Breathe Program : Singing Pioneer in COVID-19 Recovery

Program Spotlight—Opera on Tap : Online Playground

Teatro Nuovo

Experiments in Opera

LACHSA High School Spotlight : with Suzanna Guzman

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