In search of opera’s next superstar

Amid cuts to arts funding, the Royal Opera House’s pioneering Jette Parker scheme continues to scour the globe for new talent ...
Los Angeles Times

Oddball opera has a glorious moment in L.A., meatballs and all

Independent Opera’s modest “The Stone Guest” is a revelation. L.A. Opera breathes fresh, surprising life into a recycled ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Pacific Opera Project’s super-rare production of ‘Don ...
Chicago Tribune

Renowned opera singer to perform as part of New Philharmonic New Year’s Eve concerts at COD’s Mac

Acclaimed opera singer Richard Ollarsaba returns to The Mac this New Year’s Eve for a series of concerts with New Philharmonic. New Philharmonic, the professional orchestra in residence at the ...
Radio Iowa

Famed Iowa opera singer continues teaching in retirement

International opera star and Centerville native Simon Estes retired from the stage in 2022, but he’s still working as an artist in residence at Iowa State University. Estes will turn 87 in March and ...
Philadelphia Mag

Metropolitan Opera Visits South Philly to Find America’s Future Opera Stars

On Sunday, November 10th, 25 of the country’s best young opera singers gathered at South Philadelphia’s Settlement Music School to perform in the Metropolitan Opera’s Laffont Competition. The 10 ...