The Briney Sea Tale of ‘The Flying Dutchman’ Appears to Be All That Pittsburgh Audiences Will Hear of Richard Wagner; the Gloom of the ‘Dutchman’ For the First Time in Two Decades By George B. Parous Last evening, Pittsburgh Opera… Read More ›
Leah Heater
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 ›
Pittsburgh Festival Opera Presents Richard Wagner’s “The Valkyrie”
The first performance of Wagner’s epic The Valkyrie was given last night by Pittsburgh Festival Opera in the Falk Auditorium at Winchester Thurston – an abbreviated, spliced version that stirred a great deal of animated conversation during the intermission…. Read More ›
Pittsburgh Opera’s “Hansel & Gretel” Opens to Large and Enthusiastic Audience
Before the curtain went up on Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel & Gretel last night, Christopher Hahn, General Director of Pittsburgh Opera, walked to a corner of the stage and with dignified solemnity announced that the orchestra would play the famous “Chorus… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Opera’s Ashley Fabian on Upcoming Production of “Hansel & Gretel”
Soprano Ashley Fabian, the second-year Pittsburgh Opera Resident Artist, will be one of the promising features in the company’s upcoming production of Hansel & Gretel, German composer Engelbert Humperdinck’s musical treatment of the beloved fairy tale, first heard at the… Read More ›