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Black Man In Blue As Family Tragedy Wins Opera Honor

Washington Post Article (Subscription)

Südwestfunk/German Public Radio, “Black Lives Matter: Wie Rassismus und Polizeigewalt auf US-Opernbühnen zum Thema wird”

Further information

With the coronavirus canceling the Cincinnati Opera’s 100th anniversary season, opera fans can enjoy some of the company’s greatest productions online and on WGUC this summer.

Aida by Verdi

Role : Amonasro

July, 25 – 1 pm EST

Starring:
Latonia Moore, Michelle DeYoung, Antonello Palombi, Gordon Hawkins, Morris Robinson

Carlo Rizzi, conductor.
Bliss Hebert, stage director.

https://www.cincinnatiopera.org/wguc-encore-broadcasts

Additional schedule and performance information can be found here:
https://www.wguc.org/programs/?program=cincinnatiopera

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W3l_tCd3rs

Iphigénie en Tauride by Gluck

Role: King Thoas

Starring:
Susan Graham, Plácido Domingo, Paul Groves, Gordon Hawkins, Patrick Summers

On Wednesday June 17, 2020 the Metropolitan Opera will air its production of IPHIGÉNIE EN TAURIDE recorded on Saturday, February 26, 2011.

The performance is available for a total of 23 hours, from 7:30 p.m. EDT until 6:30 p.m. the following day.

https://www.metopera.org/season/on-demand/opera/?upc=811357014110

Role: Baron Scarpia, Chief of police

Performance dates: October 30 – November 7, 2020

Portland Opera, Oregan

For more information:
https://www.portlandopera.org/production/tosca/

Jeanine Tesori, composer  (Tazewell Thompson, librettist)

Role: The Reverend

Performance Dates:

July, 24-27 2020

Mostly Mozart Festival, New York City

For more information:
http://www.lincolncenter.org/mostly-mozart-festival

Jeanine Tesori, composer  (Tazewell Thompson, librettist)

Role: The Reverend

Performance Dates: March 15-28, 2020 at Washington National Opera

For more information:
https://www.kennedy-center.org/wno/home/2019-2020/wno-blue/