Pittsburgh Opera’s production of Il Trovatore, music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Salvadore Cammarano, continues at the Benedum Center March 28, 31 and April 2. (Images: David Bachman Photography for Pittsburgh Opera) Melodious Old Standard Wows Big Audience for the… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Opera’s Revival of Verdi Classic Their 1st This Century By George B. Parous Starting Saturday evening, March 25, Pittsburgh Opera will present Il Trovatore (The Troubadour), Giuseppe Verdi’s tuneful classic, for the first time in the twenty-first century. The… Read More ›
Soprano Emily Richter All But Steals the Show From a Stage Bursting With Talent By George B. Parous Pittsburgh Opera continued the roll it’s been on this season with the company’s premiere of George Frideric Handel’s classic Ariodante last evening…. Read More ›
Outstanding Cast of Vocalists Gives Old Standard New Appeal Reviewed by George B. Parous First things first. If you’ve seen The Marriage of Figaro once, or a dozen times, there’s a chance you might not have heard Mozart’s music sung by… Read More ›
Soprano Nicole Cabell Returns as the Countess – Performances begin November 5th, 2022 at the Benedum By George B. Parous For the second production of its season, Pittsburgh Opera is offering Mozart’s timeless favorite, The Marriage of Figaro (Le Nozze… Read More ›
Antony Walker and Sara Gartland the Brightest Stars in a Brilliant Cast By George B. Parous Pittsburgh Opera opened its 84th season Saturday evening, with a truly grand performance of Antonín Dvořák’s Rusalka. The libretto, by Jaroslav Kvapil, is said… Read More ›
Four New Resident Artists Will Debut in the Production, Opening Saturday, Sept. 17 By George B. Parous Beginning Saturday night, September 17, at the Benedum, and running the usual four performances, Pittsburgh Opera will provide the rare opportunity of hearing… Read More ›
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 ›
Music For the Era of Truth Decay Runs Through March 3rd By George B. Parous In the year 2525, if man is still alive, if woman can survive, the human race may find that all operas sound and look like… Read More ›
Chris Cox, Company’s Director of Marketing and Communications, Shares Line-Up and a Few Words By George B. Parous Pittsburgh Opera today announced their plans for the company’s 84th season, with the list of works to be done encompassing the Baroque,… Read More ›