Live singers perform opera classics every Monday night

Reservations highly recommended
 

Student Recital Series

10-12-2009 - 05-14-2010

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Curtis Institute of Music

http://www.curtis.edu/html/50400.shtml

Curtis Institute of Music - Field Concert Hall - 1726 Locust Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: Free

(215) 893-5261

tickets@curtis.edu

http://www.curtis.edu/html/50400.shtml

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Students perform solo and chamber works almost every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at Curtis

La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi

05-07-2010 - 05-16-2010

Sunday, Wednesday, Friday

Opera Company of Philadelphia

http://www.operaphila.org/09-10/production4.shtml

Academy of Music - 240 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: Tickets range from $7-$205

215-893-1018

http://www.kimmelcenter.org/cgi-bin/display_event.fcg?id=E56737C6:101.7320;org_id=5;event_id=3504

Start Time(s): Fridays 8 pm Sundays 2:30 pm Wednesday 7:30 pm

Champagne toasts, sweetly-fragranced camellias and lush soirees fill the glittering salon of famed courtesan Violetta Valéry, the belle of Parsian nightlife Enter Alfredo, a handsome young nobleman who looks at her one evening with the unmistakable and unapologetic bloom of love Nothing will ever be the same as their romance deepens before the eyes of his disapproving father, testing their hearts, their character and the bonds of true love Verdi's ultra-romantic masterpiece is a visual and musical tour de force featuring rapturous arias and swelling choral works, set against the richly costumed elegance of the Opera Company's original, period production Sung in Italian with English translations

Orphe & Eurydice by Christoph Willibald Gluck

06-19-2010 - 06-25-2010

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

Opera Company of Philadelphia

http://www.operaphila.org/09-10/production5.shtml

Kimmel Center - Perelman Theater - 260 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: Tickets range from $7-$205

215-893-1018

http://www.kimmelcenter.org/cgi-bin/display_event.fcg?style=kci;event_id=3516;org_id=5;file=kci_eventdetail.ttml;allow_session=1

Start Time(s): Saturday 2:30 pm Wednesday 7:30 pm Friday 8 pm

Their love is so true and complete that not even death can come between Orphée and Eurydice in this hauntingly beautiful, mythical tale of the supernatural When Eurydice leaves the living, Orphée is given the chance to bring her back from the Underworld with one condition – he must promise not to look at his beloved until they return to Earth But will her faith be strong enough to follow him – even when she fears his love is lost? With stirring melodies of love, longing and redemption, this production marks the Opera Company Premiere of this classic work in the ideally-suited, intimate venue of the Kimmel Center’s Perelman Theater Sung in French with English translations  

The Curtis Opera Theatre celebrates the Samuel Barber centenary with the love story of the ages: Marc Antony and Cleopatra weave their way through deception, political intrigue, and passions as hot as the sands of Egypt This fully staged production with the Curtis Symphony Orchestra, is sung in the original English Antony and Cleopatra by Samuel Barber is presented by Kimmel Center Presents in association with the Opera Company of Philadelphia George Manahan, conductor; Chas Rader-Shieber, stage director

This film, renowned for its soundtrack by bossa nova legend Antonio Carlos Jobim, sets the Greek Orpheus myth in the midst of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival festivities This screning coincides with the Opera Company of Philadelphia's June production of Orphee and Eurydice by Christoph Willibald Gluck

Curtis Opera Theatre presents Il Barbiere di Siviglia by Rossini

05-06-2010 - 05-09-2010

Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Curtis Institute of Music

http://www.curtis.edu/html/50300.shtml

Prince Music Theater - 1412 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: $33, $10 Student rush tickets available one hour prior to performance, pending availability

215-893-7902

tickets@curtis.edu

http://www.curtis.edu/html/50300.shtml

Start Time(s): Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 pm Sunday at 2:30 pm

Need a shave—or a secret wedding? Just ask the barber of Seville Figaro concocts comic schemes to unite Rosina with Count Almaviva while keeping their adversaries at bay Fully staged production with the Curtis Symphony Orchestra, sung in the original Italian with English supertitles David Hayes, conductor ('89), Ned Canty, stage director

Michael Schade, tenor

04-18-2010 - 04-18-2010

Sunday

Curtis Institute of Music

http://www.curtis.edu/html/50500.shtml

Curtis Institute of Music - Field Concert Hall - 1726 Locust Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: $28; $10 student rush tickets available one hour prior to performance, pending availability, with valid college ID

215-893-7902

tickets@curtis.edu

http://www.curtis.edu/html/50500.shtml

Start Time(s): 3 pm

Michael Schade ('90) performs frequently in the world's great opera houses In recent seasons he has been featured in leading roles at the Metropolitan Opera, the Vienna Staatsoper, and the Salzburg Festival As a recitalist Mr Schade has appeared at La Scala, in Vienna's Musikverein, in Amsterdam's Concertgebouw, and in New York's Carnegie Hall He has appeared in concert with the Berlin, Vienna, New York, and Los Angeles philharmonics; the Philadelphia and Cleveland orchestras; and the San Francisco, Montreal, and Toronto symphony orchestras Mr Schade collaborates with Mikael Eliasen, artistic director of the Curtis Opera Theatre, in an all-Schubert recital Mr Schade appears by permission of the Metropolitan Opera

The Academy of Vocal Arts has produced some of the world’s most brilliant opera stars – and many of them will return to Philadelphia to celebrate AVA’s 75th Anniversary International superstar mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato leads a lineup of AVA singers, including tenors James Valenti, who debuts at the Metropolitan Opera in March, Stephen Costello, winner of the 2009 Richard Tucker Prize, and Michael Fabiano, star of the feature film The Audition, plus rising star sopranos Eglise Gutierrez, Angela Meade and Ailyn Pérez, bass Burak Bilgili and baritone Luis Ledesma and many more great up-and-coming artists This is a concert not to be missed!

SONGS and ARIAS: Toni Palmertree

04-11-2010 - 04-11-2010

Sunday

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

http://www.emmanuelpottstown.org

Emmanuel Lutheran Church - Hanover Street and Walnut Street Pottstown PA 19464

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s): 4 pm

Emmanuel's own wonderful soprano soloist, Toni Palmertree, in recital! After private voice study in New York City, Toni earned a degree from the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore She has won various competitions including first place at the "Marcella Sembrich Voice Competiton" in New York City which led to an appearance as a finalist at the "International Moniuszko Voice Competition" in Warsaw, Poland Toni has performed with various opera companies in the region including Peabody Opera in Baltimore and Center City Opera in Philadelphia Come support this outstanding singer!

 Back for its 3rd year at The State Theatre!
As part of its efforts to reinvigorate opera and reach out to a broader public, the Metropolitan Opera launched a groundbreaking program in December of 2006 —The Metropolitan Opera: Live in High-Definition, a series of opera performances transmitted live in HD to movie theaters around the world
From its inaugural season, the series enjoyed critical acclaim and global box office success, attracting an audience of more than 325,000 attendees for six live and six encore events in seven countries In the second season, the number of performances increased to eight live and eight encore events, seen in 17 countries, with audience numbers nearly tripling to more than 935,000
The Met: Live in HD returns this fall, with 9 transmissions scheduled during the 2009–10 season All performances take place on Saturdays at 1:00pm and are transmitted live We have seen growing numbers of attendees here at the theatre We have even created a group of State Theatre Opera Buffs with pre-opera discussions and luncheons See what you’ve been missing!

Opera Preview: La Bohme

04-21-2010 - 04-21-2010

Wednesday

Academy of Vocal Arts

Helen Corning Warden Theater - 1920 Spruce Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: FREE

215-735-1685

Start Time(s): 5:30 pm

Get more out of your opera experience with a free opera preview! The conductor and director will share insights and cast members will perform excerpts from the upcoming production of La Bohème Afterward, meet the artists and your fellow opera lovers as you enjoy complimentary wine and light refreshments

La Bohme

05-01-2010 - 05-06-2010

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Academy of Vocal Arts

http://ticketing.theatrealliance.org/tickets/eventDetails.aspx?id=8737&org=av

Helen Corning Warden Theater - 1920 Spruce Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: $48 adult, $43 senior, $28 student

215-735-1685

http://ticketing.theatrealliance.org/tickets/eventDetails.aspx?id=8737&org=av

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

The AVA artists bring the world’s most beloved opera to life in this romantic depiction of love and loss among starving young artists in 19th century Paris Puccini’s memorable score contains some of the most familiar melodies in opera Fully staged with orchestra Sung in Italian with English supertitles

La Bohme

05-08-2010 - 05-08-2010

Saturday

Academy of Vocal Arts

http://ticketing.theatrealliance.org/tickets/eventDetails.aspx?id=8737&org=av

Central Bucks High School South - 1100 Folly Road Warrington PA 18976

Admission: $48 adult, $43 senior, $28 student

215-735-1685

http://ticketing.theatrealliance.org/tickets/eventDetails.aspx?id=8737&org=av

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

The AVA artists bring the world’s most beloved opera to life in this romantic depiction of love and loss among starving young artists in 19th century Paris Puccini’s memorable score contains some of the most familiar melodies in opera Fully staged with orchestra Sung in Italian with English supertitles

La Bohme

05-11-2010 - 05-13-2010

Tuesday, Thursday

Academy of Vocal Arts

http://ticketing.theatrealliance.org/tickets/eventDetails.aspx?id=8737&org=av

Haverford School - Centennial Hall - 450 W Lancaster Avenue Haverford PA 19041

Admission: $48 adult, $43 senior, $28 student

215-735-1685

http://ticketing.theatrealliance.org/tickets/eventDetails.aspx?id=8737&org=av

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

The AVA artists bring the world’s most beloved opera to life in this romantic depiction of love and loss among starving young artists in 19th century Paris Puccini’s memorable score contains some of the most familiar melodies in opera Fully staged with orchestra Sung in Italian with English supertitles

La Bohme

05-15-2010 - 05-15-2010

Saturday

Academy of Vocal Arts

http://ticketing.theatrealliance.org/tickets/eventDetails.aspx?id=8737&org=av

Gordon Theater - Rutgers Camden Center for the Arts - Cooper and Pearl Streets Camden NJ 08102

Admission: $48 adult, $43 senior, $28 student, $30 for groups of 10 or more

215-735-1685

http://ticketing.theatrealliance.org/tickets/eventDetails.aspx?id=8737&org=av

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

The AVA artists bring the world’s most beloved opera to life in this romantic depiction of love and loss among starving young artists in 19th century Paris Puccini’s memorable score contains some of the most familiar melodies in opera Fully staged with orchestra Sung in Italian with English supertitles

Partnering with various cultural institutions throughout Philadelphia, PAFA Presents aims to offer visitors the opportunity to attend a variety of arts events in a vibrant and historic setting, highlighting the breadth of Philadelphia’s cultural and artistic treasures

Partnering with various cultural institutions throughout Philadelphia, PAFA Presents aims to offer visitors the opportunity to attend a variety of arts events in a vibrant and historic setting, highlighting the breadth of Philadelphia’s cultural and artistic treasures For information and reservations, contact Alison Campbell-Wise at 215-972-2011 or acampbell@pafaorg

Partnering with various cultural institutions throughout Philadelphia, PAFA Presents aims to offer visitors the opportunity to attend a variety of arts events in a vibrant and historic setting, highlighting the breadth of Philadelphia’s cultural and artistic treasures  

Football University

06-11-2010 - 06-13-2010

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Football University

http://www.FootballUniversity.org

Valley Forge Military Academy and College - 1001 Eagle Road Wayne PA 19087

Admission: Free

973-366-5027

www.FootballUniversity.org

http://www.FootballUniversity.org

Start Time(s): Fri 5-9:30 pm Sat 7 am-5 pm Sun 7 am-2 pm

Football University will be shooting their reality show The Ride that plays on FoxSportsnet & Comcast , This has been aired nationally going into it's second season as MTV will air episodes also Elite Training with Top NFL Coaches & Instructors ,training some of the Top High School & Youth players from around the Country

MOZART GALA with AMA DEUS ENSEMBLE

04-30-2010 - 04-30-2010

Friday

Vox Ama Deus

http://voxamadeus.org/calendar.php

Kimmel Center - Perelman Theater - 260 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: $60, $40, $20

610-688-2800

http://voxamadeus.org/calendar.php

Start Time(s): 8 PM

Vox Ama Deus presents AMA DEUS ENSEMBLE in full splendor to honor Mozart in the grand finale of the Ama Deus Ensemble concert season This magnificent tribute to Mozart features his two different sides: the frivolous versus the sacred & sublime! Keith Miller of the Metropolitan Opera will dazzle & entertain you as Figaro, while the majesty of Mozart's Grand Mass (left unfinished, just like his Requiem) will uplift and inspire you! *Keith Miller appears courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera (Running Time: 2 hours including one intermission) Selections from "Marriage of Figaro" Soloist: Keith Miller* (bass) & Company Grand Mass in c minor K427/417a Soloists: Megan Monaghan (soprano), Tatyana Rashkovsky (alto), Dana Wilson (tenor), Ed Bara (bass)

Verdi's Rigoletto

03-21-2010 - 03-21-2010

Sunday

Center City Opera Theater

http://www.centercityoperatheater.org/wp2/?page_id=259

Ethical Society Building - 1906 S Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: $38 General Admission $20 Students with ID $15 Children under 12

8005954TIX

http://www.operatheater.org

Start Time(s): 3 pm Performance 2 pm Pre-concert discussion

In the last four seasons, Center City Opera Theater expanded its repertoire offerings through its innovative Opera Encounter series Giving audiences and artists an opportunity to experience and to perform opera in its purest form, the Opera Encounter series presents broad choices, from little-known, contemporary repertoire to grand opera standards performed in an intimate settings The series often brings artists from companies such as the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, the Atlanta Symphony and Santa Fe Opera Verdi's Rigoletto is his most famous opera and his greatest masterpiece of his mid-career output

Join Center City Opera Theater for this FAMILY FRIENDLY PRODUCTION of Mozart's The Magic Flute Sung in English, the opera will be place in a science-fiction universe that all children can relate! In the last four seasons, Center City Opera Theater expanded its repertoire offerings through its innovative Opera Encounter series Giving audiences and artists an opportunity to experience and to perform opera in its purest form, the Opera Encounter series presents broad choices, from little-known, contemporary repertoire to grand opera standards performed in an intimate settings The series often brings artists from companies such as the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, the Atlanta Symphony and Santa Fe Opera

Opera meets cabaret in this night of informal performances by vocalists from the Center City Opera Theater Performers will be interspersed with the crowd, singing from unexpected places To evoke an 18th-century Italian masquerade ball, make and wear a mustache or a mustache-shaped mask Nina Frenkel and Aya Kakeda, The Mustache Sisters, will guide you in this free art activity

One of the most outstanding opera directors working today, Christof Loy deftly tackles Mozart’s comic gem with this stellar production, featuring a lush staging and conductor Ivor Bolton’s wonderful rendition of Mozart’s score, performed live at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona Starring Diana Damrau, Olga Peretyatko, Norbert Ernst, Franz-Josef Selig, and Christoph Quest, the performance runs 4 hours This simulcast is part of the Bryn Mawr Film Institute's Wednesday Opera Subscription Series Live-Delay Simulcasts

Verdis Simon Boccanegra was considered a flop in its first performance; only recently has this story of political intrigue taken its place as one of the composers greatest works This production stars the incomparable Placido Domingo, who astounded audiences with his recent Met performance in this role, for which he became a baritone Conducted by Daniel Barenboim and directed by Federico Tiezzi at Teatro alla Scala in co-production with Staatsoper Unter den Linden, Berlin This productions stars Plcido Domingo, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Anja Harteros, and Adriana Damato, and runs 3 hrs 10 min This simulcast is part of the Bryn Mawr Film Institute's Thursday Opera Subscription Series Live-Delay Simulcasts, which includes a performance of The Queen of Spades on Thursday, July 1

Stefano Podas luxuriant production of Thais engages with the questions of belief and morality presented in Massenets controversial work Lush costumes, innovative set design, and Lado Atanelis nuanced performance as Athanael, the conflicted monk, combine to present an imaginative rendition of Massenets rich score The production is conducted by Gianandrea Noseda, and stars Lado Ataneli and Barbara Frittoli The run time is 2 hr 39 min This screening is part of the Bryn Mawr Film Institute's Sunday Subscription series, which also includes performances of Falstaff on May 23, Carmen on June 6, Viva La Mamma on July 11, and Siegfried on August 1 The Opera Company of Philadelphias staff will enhance Sunday broadcasts with talks one hour before the shows