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Published September 14, 2023 in the category Events
This fall, Portland Opera will present a new 50-minute adaptation of Rossini’s La Cenerentola for the 2023 Portland Opera to Go tour. This lively staging tells the story of Angelina (Cinderella) who longs for friendship and love and finds it in the most unexpected of places—a prince who is disguised as a servant. Her bumbling stepfather and… More
Published July 11, 2023 in the category Events
One hundred years after his death in 1924, we celebrate a one-night-only concert featuring Giacomo Puccini’s enduring compositions. Experience the drama and passion of these cultural touchstones, brought to life by an exciting ensemble of featured guest artists. Treat yourself, get fancy with friends, and enjoy a brilliant night out. We’ll cherish the iconic music… More
Published in the category Events
Enter Shakespeare’s forest: a place of magic, love, and transformation. Here, to honor Shakespeare’s first folio, we’ll be immersed in an evening of story and song inspired by 20th-century adaptations of his enduring works. Through sweet melody and poignant poetry, we’ll celebrate the natural magic of the bard—to honor that which enchants us still, four… More
Published in the category Events
Smiling snowmen, snow angels, and warm bubble baths: experience the magic of Ezra Jack Keats’ beloved children’s book come to life on the opera stage. The Snowy Day follows the adventures of young Peter as he explores his neighborhood on a snowy day, making new friends and encountering unexpected wonders along the way. The Snowy… More
Published March 11, 2024 in the category Spotlights
Indulge in the elegance, romance, and comedic brilliance of Franz Lehar’s lighthearted operetta, “The Merry Widow” with an unexpected twist. Count Danilo and Hannah fall in love, but their marriage is thwarted by his uncle because of Hannah’s insufficient wealth. Instead, Hannah marries a wealthy older man who soon dies, leaving her all his fortune…. More
Published August 18, 2020 in the category Blog Posts
Since the early days of opera, women composers have given us works with fascinating characters and unique perspectives. From Francesca Caccini’s 1625 opera, La liberazione di Ruggiero, to the latest installments of Shirley J. Thompson’s Heroines of Opera series, this list will explore just a few operas by women from throughout history. In these works,… More
All Classical Radio is proud to share performances by the Metropolitan Opera, based in New York City, on the radio. Join us weekly on Saturdays at 10:00 AM PT (December through June) for a variety of productions performed by one of the country’s premiere opera companies. Launched in 1931, the Metropolitan Opera’s Saturday Matinee broadcasts… More
Published February 4, 2020 in the category Blog Posts
In this list, we’ll celebrate some of the great Black opera singers who have passed on into history, and paved the way for Black artists who are still with us. Their stories and recordings are a treasure for listeners and an epiphany for vocalists.
All Classical Portland is proud to share performances by the Metropolitan Opera, based in New York City, on the radio. Join us weekly on Saturdays at 10:00 AM PT (December through June) for a variety of productions performed by one of the country’s premiere opera companies. Launched in 1931, the Metropolitan Opera’s Saturday Matinee broadcasts… More
Published February 20, 2024 in the category Spotlights
A celebration 60 years in the making! Seattle Opera is ready for a big birthday bash with a star-studded cast of singers led by Conductor Kazem Abdullah (Tosca, X: the Life and Times of Malcolm X). Audience favorites Greer Grimsley, Mary Elizabeth Williams, Ginger Costa-Jackson, Duke Kim, John Moore, Sarah Coburn, Amitai Pati, and Resident Artist Michael… More
