Elizabeth – The only two people I know who had ever seen Billy Budd warned me before going that the opera isn’t that great. Actually they thought it was terrible: both of them had walked out of the opera many years ago. My other Britten experiences were a bit difficult as his music is not typical… [Read More]
NYCO in the Rearview Mirror: Carlisle Floyd and Sherrill Milnes on New York City Opera
Sherrill Milnes and Carlisle Floyd share with us their memories of New York City Opera, thoughts on NYCO’s closing and advice for opera companies moving forward. Sherrill Milnes – “I did three years (at NYCO) 1964-5 and ’66 and then I came back a couple of times as a guest, sang in Beverly’s farewell, I did… [Read More]
New York City Opera, Kickstarter and the WTF Moment (Part 2)
On Friday morning I received another email from New York City Opera. “Dear Shawn, As you may have read by now New York City Opera is on the verge of canceling its season and filing for bankruptcy. You can read more in The New York Times and AP.” Both “The New York Times” and… [Read More]
A Drag Party on the Deck of the Titanic: The US Premiere of Anna Nicole (NYCO at BAM)
Last night was the US premiere of Anna Nicole performed by New York City Opera at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Here are our thoughts. Elizabeth – Richard Jones’ production of Anna Nicole made an overall triumphant American debut at the Brooklyn Academy of Music last night courtesy of the sagging New York City… [Read More]
New York City Opera, Kickstarter and the WTF Moment
New York City Opera announced Monday that it will cancel the remainder of its season after Anna Nicole if it does not raise $7 million by September 30th (one million of which will be through an online Kickstarter campaign) AND will cancel their entire 2014-15 season if they do not raise an additional $13 million by… [Read More]
New York City Opera, Kickstarter and the WTF Moment
New York City Opera announced Monday that it will cancel the remainder of its season after Anna Nicole if it does not raise $7 million by September 30th (one million of which will be through an online Kickstarter campaign) AND will cancel their entire 2014-15 season if they do not raise an additional $13 million by… [Read More]
