Author Archives
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Resonance Works Capping 9th Season with ‘Rigoletto’
Re-imagined Setting of Verdi’s Classic Sure to be a Grand Finale By George B. Parous Resonance Works is closing its present season next weekend with an opera, and for anyone who has seen this company put on an opera, that’s… Read More ›
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Review: Pittsburgh Opera Presents “Blue”
Riveting Social Justice Opera Packs a Wallop By George B. Parous Pittsburgh Opera is ending its 2021-’22 season with performances of Blue, and the work received its local premiere Saturday night, April 23, at the August Wilson African American… Read More ›
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Pittsburgh Opera Presents Local Premiere of “Blue”
Gordon Hawkins, Versatile Baritone, Speaks of His Role & Career By George B. Parous Pittsburgh Opera will wrap its successful 2021-22 season with the first local performances of Blue, with music by Jeanine Tesori, and a libretto by Tazewell Thompson…. Read More ›
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Pittsburgh Opera’s “Carmen” – Better Two Years Late Than Never
Colorful & Lively Production is Well Worth the Wait By George B. Parous Ever wonder why they call it “Grand Opera?” Never been, but waiting for one you’re guaranteed to enjoy? Try the twice delayed Carmen at Pittsburgh Opera. You’ve… Read More ›
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Review: The Pittsburgh Savoyards Present “The Pirates of Penzance”
Gilbert & Sullivan Classic Gets a Truly Grand Opening By George B. Parous With a stage full of talent, and a good sized, well rehearsed orchestra below, The Pittsburgh Savoyards last night gave the opening performance of Gilbert & Sullivan’s… Read More ›
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Pittsburgh Opera – Twice Cancelled “Carmen” is Finally a “Go”
Resident Artists Véronique Filloux and Jeremy Harr Reflect on the Production and Their Time with the Company By George B. Parous Carmen, the perennial favorite; Carmen, the Georges Bizet masterpiece that keeps French opera on the boards as few others… Read More ›