Missouri State’s award-winning troupe Opera Theatre will perform a double bill of operas this weekend at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church. Operas to be performed The group will perform the short operas, “Saint Thomas the Carpenter” and “Suor Angelica” in performances on April 8 and April 10. Saint Thomas the Carpenter Bruce Trinkley's opera “Saint Thomas the … [Read more...] about Opera Theatre explores themes of piety in weekend performances
Missouri State opera students will get the chance compete at the National Opera Association's 61st annual convention this year in the graduate division opera scenes competition. The convention will take place Jan. 6-10 in Indianapolis and focuses on "Heritage and Hope: Celebrating Diversity in Performance and Pedagogy." More about the competition The National Opera … [Read more...] about Opera students to compete at National Opera Association’s convention in January
Dr. Ann Marie Daehn will debut Michael Ching’s "Speed Dating Tonight!” Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 8 at 2:30 p.m. in Ellis Recital Hall. Admission is $5, which can be paid in advance online. Tickets will not be printed, but attendees names will be place on a list. More about the performance Dr. Amy Muchnick will conduct the popular American opera, while students of … [Read more...] about Speed dating on agenda for Nov. 6 opera performance
With new additions to the music department and interesting projects and concerts on the horizon, here is a preview for what to expect from the music faculty this year. This is only a partial list of the exciting news across the department. To submit faculty news for the departmental or College of Arts and Letters blogs, please contact COAL by email. Visiting musicians to … [Read more...] about Music faculty gears up for year ahead
The Missouri State Opera Theatre will present “Die Fledermaus,” or “The Bat,” April 17 and 19 in the Savoy Ballroom on Commercial Street. The performances are open to the public and tickets can be purchased online. About the operetta “Die Fledermaus” is a German operetta composed by Johann Strauss II. It premiered in 1874. The comedy is set in late 19th century Vienna, … [Read more...] about Opera Theatre performs Strauss operetta at Savoy Ballroom