Company’s 87th Season Will Be an Eclectic Array of Works and Venues It’s never too early to plan operas on the horizon, and Pittsburgh Opera today announced its offerings for the 2025-26 line-up, the company’s 87th season. Five works will… Read More ›
Marianne Cornetti
Pittsburgh Opera’s ‘Cav/Pag’ Revival a Mixed Bag of Delights
Grand Performances by Singers, Orchestra, Chorus, Acrobats and More By GEORGE B PAROUS A good-sized crowd was on hand at the Benedum last night, when Pittsburgh Opera gave the first performance of their Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci double-header production. Both… Read More ›
Death by Violets: Pittsburgh Festival Opera Presents ‘Adriana Lecouvreur’ September 8th
Concert Opera Makes Pittsburgh Debut with a star-studded vast at the newly renovated Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland Pittsburgh Festival Opera (PFO) presents Adriana Lecouvreur on September 8 at the newly renovated Carnegie Music Hall. Inspired by the scandalous life of French actress… Read More ›
Review: Pittsburgh Opera Brings Verdi’s ‘Il Trovatore’ Back to Life
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 ›
Canonsburg Native Alexandra Loutsion to Sing in ‘Il Trovatore’
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 ›
Pittsburgh Opera’s ‘Rusalka’ Opens 84th Season in Grand Style
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 ›
Company Premiere of Dvořák’s ‘Rusalka’ Will Open Pittsburgh Opera’s 84th Season
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 ›
Pittsburgh Festival Opera 2022 – The Concluding Weekend
The Pittsburgh Festival Opera entered the last weekend of the 2022 season with the first of this season’s two Leslie Fleischner Young Artist Program Showcase Concerts at the New Hazlett Theater on Friday Evening. PFO Artistic Director Marianne Cornetti opened the evening… Read More ›
ICYMI: Pittsburgh Festival Opera 2022 Summer Season Opens July 1
The PFO returns with a 12 day-long festival with in-person performances, celebrating the legendary voices of today and tomorrow. “After two and a half years of a pandemic, I am excited to present our summer festival in person!” says Marianne… Read More ›
Pittsburgh Festival Opera 2022 Summer Season Announced
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, PFO returns to in-person performances, celebrating the legendary voices of today and tomorrow. “After two and a half years of a pandemic, I am excited to present our summer festival in… Read More ›
