Sep
29
to Jul 4

STAATSTHEATER WIESBADEN | BARBARA | SALON STROZZI

Musikalische Leitung Christian Rohrbach
Inszenierung Maëlle Dequiedt
Kostüme Solène Fourt
Dramaturgie Simon Hatab, Balthazar Bender, Hanna Kneißler

Ein Sit-In auf der Hauptbühne mit Barockmusik von Barbara Strozzi (1619 –1677)
In englischer und deutscher Sprache.

A sit-in on the main stage with baroque music by Barbara Strozzi (1619 -1677) In English and German.

Sie erntete helle Begeisterung für ihre raffinierte Musik und trat doch fast nur im eigenen Haus auf: Barbara Strozzi, eine der aufregendsten Komponistinnen vor 1700. Ihre Salons, die das Gespräch auf Augenhöhe suchten, übersetzt Regisseurin Maëlle Dequiedt auf poetische Weise ins Heute. Publikum und Mitwirkende treffen sich auf der Hauptbühne, um zwischen kunstvollen Arien und persönlichen Erlebnissen zusammen über Sinn und Grenzen von Gemeinschaft nachzudenken.

She was met with great enthusiasm for her refined music and yet performed almost exclusively in her own home: Barbara Strozzi, one of the most exciting female composers before 1700. Director Maëlle Dequiedt poetically translates her salons, which sought conversation at eye level, into the present day. Audience and performers meet on the main stage to reflect together on the meaning and limits of community between artistic arias and personal experiences.

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Oct
11
to Apr 5

STAATSTHEATER WIESBADEN | TITLE ROLE | FANTASIO

Musikalische Leitung Chin-Chao Lin
Inszenierung Anna Weber
Bühne Sina Manthey
Kostüme Laura Kirst
Licht Marcel Hahn
Chor Albert Horne
Dramaturgie Hanna Kneißler

Jacques Offenbach (1819 –1880)
Opéra-comique in drei Akten
In deutscher Sprache mit Übertiteln.

Libretto von Paul de Musset und Charles Nuitter
nach Alfred de Mussets gleichnamiger Komödie
In einer Übersetzung von Carsten Golbeck, Fassung von Anna Weber
Uraufführung 1872 in Paris

Jacques Offenbach (1819 –1880)
Opéra-comique in three acts
In German with subtitles

Libretto by Paul de Musset and Charles Nuitter
after Alfred de Mussets’s comedy of the same name
In a translation by Carsten Golbeck, version by Anna Weber
First performed in Paris in 1872

Fantasios Name ist Programm. Mit einer Überdosis Verrücktheit und kreativer Energie navigiert sich die Studentin durch jede noch so brenzlige Lage. Schließlich gilt es, die Sängerin Theres vor einem Heiratsdeal zu retten und die faulen Tricks eines Privatinvestors zu entlarven. Aus Offenbachs Operette zimmert Regisseurin Anna Weber eine Ode ans Theater zwischen Straßenrevolte, Abrissparty und funkelnder Fantasiewelt.

Fantasio's name says it all. With an overdose of craziness and creative energy, the student navigates her way through every dicey situation. Ultimately, she has to save the singer Theres from a marriage deal and expose the rotten tricks of a private investor. Director Anna Weber turns Offenbach's operetta into an ode to the theater between street riot, demolition party and sparkling fantasy world.

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Mar
30
to Jul 6

STAATSTHEATER WIESBADEN | ROSINA | IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA

Musikalische Leitung Tamara Lorenzo Gabeiras
Inszenierung Nikolaus Habjan
Bühne Jakob Brossmann
Kostüme Denise Heschl
Puppencoach Manuela Linshalm
Chor Albert Horne

Gioachino Rossini (1792 – 1868)
Oper buffa in zwei Akten
In italienischer Sprache mit deutschen Übertiteln.

Libretto von Cesare Sterbini, nach »Le barbier de Séville«
von Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
Uraufführung 1816 in Rom

Eine Produktion des Theater Basel

Gioachino Rossini (1792 – 1868)
Oper buffa in two acts
In Italian with German subtitles

Libretto by Cesare Sterbini, after “Le barbier de Séville”
by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
First performed in Rome in 1816

A production of Theater Basel

Die wildgewordenen Klappmaulpuppen von Puppenspiel-Ikone Nikolaus Habjan erobern die Bühne! In seiner gefeierten Inszenierung vom Theater Basel werden alle in das rasante, lustige und manchmal düster-absurde Verwirrspiel um den Barbier Figaro gezogen. Den Puppen entkommt niemand – bis zum heiteren Happy End. Eine Komödie für Familien ebenso wie für einen guten Abend unter Freunden.

Iconic puppeteer Nikolaus Habjan's wild-eyed puppets conquer the stage! In his acclaimed production at Theater Basel, everyone is drawn into the fast-paced, funny and sometimes darkly absurd confusion surrounding the barber Figaro. Nobody escapes the puppets - until the hilarious happy ending. A comedy for families as well as for a good evening with friends.

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Apr
12
to Jun 21

STAATSTHEATER WIESBADEN | MARCELLINA | LE NOZZE DI FIGARO

Musikalische Leitung GMD Leo McFall
Inszenierung Uwe Eric Laufenberg
Bühne Gisbert Jäkel
Kostüme Jessica Karge
Licht Andreas Frank
Chor Albert Horne
Dramaturgie Daniel C. Schindler

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)
Komische Oper in vier Akten
In italienischer Sprache mit deutschen Übertiteln.

Libretto von Lorenzo Da Ponte, nach »La folle journée ou Le mariage de Figaro«
von Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
Uraufführung 1786 in Wien

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791)
Comic opera in four acts
In Italian with German surtitles

Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte, after “La folle journée ou Le mariage de Figaro”
by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
First performed in Vienna in 1786

Eine ausgeklügelte Geschichte und zeitlos gute Musik sind die besten Voraussetzungen für eine erfolgreiche Komödie. Mit »Die Hochzeit des Figaro« eröffnete Mozart seine Trias aus legendär gewordenen Meisteropern, die der Komponist allesamt auf Textbücher des Italieners Lorenzo Da Ponte verfasste. Das Stück präsentiert eine unvergängliche Liebesgeschichte, eine verspielte und beißende Gesellschaftssatire – und doch greifen alle diese Umschreibungen zu kurz. Denn »Figaro« ist vor allem auch: ein Werk des Umbruchs, ein Stück des stürmischen Drängens nach persönlicher Anerkennung und damit zugleich ein überzeitlich erfahrbares Sinnbild für das Aufbegehren des Individuums gegen das Establishment.

An ingenious story and timelessly good music are the best prerequisites for a successful comedy. With “The Marriage of Figaro”, Mozart opened his trio of legendary master operas, all of which the composer wrote to librettos by the Italian Lorenzo Da Ponte. The piece presents an immortal love story, a playful and biting social satire - and yet all these descriptions fall short. For “Figaro” is above all: a work of upheaval, a play of the stormy urge for personal recognition and thus at the same time a timeless symbol of the rebellion of the individual against the establishment.

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Dec
14
to Feb 9

STAATSTHEATER WIESBADEN | MERCÉDÈS | CARMEN

Musikalische Leitung GMD Leo McFall, Chin-Chao Lin
Inszenierung Uwe Eric Laufenberg
Bühne Gisbert Jäkel
Kostüme Antje Sternberg, Louise Buffetrille
Licht Andreas Frank
Video Gérard Naziri
Chor Albert Horne
Choreografische Mitarbeit Myriam Lifka
Jugendchor Niklas Sikner
Dramaturgie Laura Weber, Marie Johannsen

Georges Bizet (1838 – 1875)
Opéra-comique in drei Akten
In französischer Sprache mit deutschen Übertiteln.

Libretto von Henri Meilhac und Ludovic Halévy,
nach der Novelle (1845) von Prosper Mérimée
Uraufführung 1875 in Paris

Georges Bizet (1838 – 1875)
Opéra-comique in three acts
In French with German surtitles

Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy,
after the Novelle (1845) by Prosper Mérimée
First performed in Paris in 1875

»Carmen« zählt bis heute zu den beliebtesten Opern. Dabei war das Publikum bei der Uraufführung 1875 zunächst eher schockiert als begeistert, denn Bizet erhob die Minderprivilegierten – die verhängnisvoll-verführerische Carmen und den desertierten Soldaten Don José – zu den Hauptfiguren seiner Geschichte. Ihren großen Siegeszug trat die Oper dennoch an. Auch über einhundertvierzig Jahre später fasziniert das Werk mit seiner Welt von Schmugglerinnen, Stierkämpfern, Fabrikarbeiterinnen, Polizisten, Kindern und Soldaten das Publikum auf der ganzen Welt.

“Carmen” remains one of the most popular operas to this day. At its premiere in 1875, the audience was initially more shocked than thrilled, as Bizet elevated the underprivileged - the fatefully seductive Carmen and the deserted soldier Don José - to the main characters of his story. Nevertheless, the opera went on to achieve its great triumph. Over one hundred and forty years later, the work continues to fascinate audiences all over the world with its world of smugglers, bullfighters, factory workers, policemen, children and soldiers.

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Dec
22
to Dec 27

THEATER BASEL | OPERETTAVENIR

Camille will perform in a program of operetta and Opéra Comique featuring music by Johann Strauss, Jacques Offenbach, Franz von Suppè and others. Directed by Tilman aus dem Siepen and musical direction by Hélio Vida.

Performances will be held in the Kleine Bühne at Theater Basel on December 22 and 27

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Mar
10
to Mar 12

ANCHORAGE OPERA | JESS | MISSING (US PREMIERE)

Ms. Sherman will make her role and company debut as Jess with Anchorage Opera in the US Premiere of Missing.

Missing, by Métis playwright Marie Clements and Juno-winning composer Brian Current, gives voice, in English and Gitxsan, to the stories of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. A poetic expression of loss, hope and the spirit finding home. Although the action of Missing takes place in the stark reality of a current epidemic, “it also takes place in the realm of dreams, the land of myth and the caverns of the unconscious. At its core is something very real: how our culture stereotypes Indigenous women and puts them in constant danger of rape or worse” – The Straight, A. Varty. The USA premiere presentation of Missing by Anchorage Opera, Indigenous led and cast, speaks to the tragic situation in Alaska where high violence rates against Alaska Native women has created a culture in which they feel invisible and disposable.

Performances will take place on March 10, 11 and 12. Tickets can be found here

Music by Brian Current
Libretto by Marie Clements
Stage direction by Rhiana Yazzie
Conducted by Timothy Long


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Feb
9
to Feb 13

ANCHORAGE OPERA | JESS | MISSING (US PREMIERE) *canceled due to Covid 19

Ms. Sherman will make her role and company debut as Jess with Anchorage Opera in the US Premiere of Missing.

Missing, by Métis playwright Marie Clements and Juno-winning composer Brian Current, gives voice, in English and Gitxsan, to the stories of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. A poetic expression of loss, hope and the spirit finding home. Although the action of Missing takes place in the stark reality of a current epidemic, “it also takes place in the realm of dreams, the land of myth and the caverns of the unconscious. At its core is something very real: how our culture stereotypes Indigenous women and puts them in constant danger of rape or worse” – The Straight, A. Varty. The USA premiere presentation of Missing by Anchorage Opera, Indigenous led and cast, speaks to the tragic situation in Alaska where high violence rates against Alaska Native women has created a culture in which they feel invisible and disposable.

Performances will take place on February 9, 11, 12, and 13. Tickets can be found here

Music by Brian Current
Libretto by Marie Clements

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Dec
18
to Dec 19

QUEER OPERA

Ms. Sherman will join Portland based company Queer Opera for their third season of opera scenes and art song performances. Camille will perform as the title character in the final scene of Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, and as Count Almaviva in the finale of Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro.

Founded in 2017 at Portland State University, Queer Opera is dedicated to providing a safe stage for LGBTQIA singers and allies to tell queer stories through the traditional genre of opera. Using unconventional casting methods, roles are matched with individuals based on how they identify, rather than the gender of the role or their voice type.

Performances will be held at Lincoln Hall at Portland State University on December 18th and 19th. Tickets are free and extremely limited.

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Jul
10
to Jul 23

DES MOINES METRO OPERA | THALIE | PLATÉE

Ms. Sherman will perform Thalie in Des Moines Metro Opera’s new production of Rameau’s Platée.

The vain Platée thinks every man who comes near her will instantly fall in love—and once she's convinced the god Jupiter has fallen victim to her charms, her narcissism grows to Olympus-sized proportions. Written for a royal wedding at Versailles, Platée rivals the famed palace’s architectural exuberance. Above it all is a celebration of Rameau’s incredibly fertile imagination for vocal and instrumental wit and characterization. DMMO presents this company premiere and first foray into French Baroque music in a new production.

Performances dates: July 10, 15, 18, 23

Music by Jean-Philippe Rameau
Libretto by Adrien-Joseph Le Valois d'Orville
Stage direction by Chas Rader-Shieber
Conducted by Gary Thor Wedow

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Jul
3
to Jul 24

DES MOINES METRO OPERA | CHORUS | QUEEN OF SPADES

Ms. Sherman will perform in the chorus of Des Moines Metro Opera’s new production of Tchaikovsky’s Queen of Spades.

Tchaikovsky anticipated the 20th century in this brooding, ambitious ghost story set against the backdrop of imperial Russia. In this surreal drama by Pushkin, the soldier Gherman parlays his love for the young aristocrat Lisa into a life-and-death wager, using their mutual attraction to mask his entrée to her grandmother’s bedchamber. There, he confronts the aged Countess, known as the Queen of Spades, who long ago learned the secret to certain success when gambling at cards. She dies of fright, but her ghost soon conveys the formula to Gherman: “Three, seven, ace!” In his madness, Gherman rejects Lisa, with lethal results, then makes an enormous bet at the gambling table. He wins, first with a three and then a seven, but his final card is the Queen of Spades. The Countess’s ghost appears again and claims her macabre winnings—Gherman’s life.

Performances dates: July 3, 11, 14, 16, 24

Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Libretto by Modest Tchaikovsky
Stage direction by Matthew Ozawa
Conducted by David Neely

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Jul
2
to Jul 25

DES MOINES METRO OPERA | BEGGAR WOMAN (COVER) | SWEENY TODD

Ms. Sherman will cover the role of the Beggar Woman in Des Moines Metro Opera’s new production of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street was the rage of Broadway when it premiered, winning eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score. In the years since, it has migrated to the world’s opera houses, thanks to its thrilling score - full of magnificent solos and sophisticated ensembles - and its larger-than-life characters.

Performances dates: July 2, 4, 9, 17, 20, 22, 25

Music by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Hugh Wheeler
Stage direction by Kristine McIntyre
Conducted by David Neely

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Nov
11
7:00 PM19:00

PORTLAND OPERA | WOMEN IN POLITICAL LIFE: LIVE FROM THE HAMPTON OPERA CENTER

A NEW SERIES: STREAMING LIVE FROM OUR ARTISTIC HOME!

As part of Portland Opera’s reimagined 20/21 season, the Live from the Hampton Opera Center series features opera artists who call Portland and the PNW “home.” These performances will spotlight artists we’ve celebrated together on the Portland Opera stage—with two former Resident Artists, Katrina Galka and Camille Sherman; local composer and Portland Opera Artistic Advisor Damien Geter; as well as two recent guest artists Martin Bakari and Vanessa Isiguen.

Each hour-long performance will be broadcast live from the Hampton Opera Center, Portland Opera’s home in Southeast Portland, where featured artists can follow health and distance protocols, reviewed by the company’s medical advisors, to ensure safe performance practices without an in-person audience. Pianists will include Nicholas Fox, Jessica Hall, and Kira Whiting.

Women in Political Life is a recital focusing on the stories of Eleanor Roosevelt, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mary Todd Lincoln, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, and Barbara Bush.

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Oct
31
7:30 PM19:30

OPERA THEATER OREGON : INVISIBLE: A VIRTUAL SONGSPIEL

Join OTO for a program featuring the world premiere of Damien Geter’s Invisible, adapted from the prologue of Ralph Ellison’s novel, Invisible Man, which lyrically interrogates themes of racism and identity for African Americans.

This unique “virtual songspiel” at Portland’s intimate Polaris Hall begins with Franz Schubert’s “Shepherd on the Rock,” journeys through time and space with some of the first and last songs of Amy Beach and Stephen Foster, and closes with the premiere performance of Invisible by special guest, Portland’s own Onry. Program will also feature a special performance of Onry’s original song, Living in the Light. 

Look forward to performances by Jocelyn Claire Thomas, Camille Sherman, Adrian Rosales-Cassilas, Lisa Lipton, Logan Thane Brown, with Sequoia accompanying on piano and arrangements by Artistic Director, Justin Ralls. With guest appearance by jazz pianist George Colligan.

“Imagine if Franz Schubert, Stephen Foster, Amy Beach, Damien Geter and Onry all found themselves in Havisham’s parlor from Great Expectations, presenting their music in a Twilight Zone-esque salon of music, poetry, and a dreamlike reflection of past, present, and future on what will surely be the most surreal Hallows’ Eve in recent memory. We hope to give an intimate, cathartic experience – interrogating nostalgia and promoting innovation – and asserting that music has a place in times of upheaval.” – Justin Ralls, Artistic Director 

We are excited to announce a forthcoming collaboration with stage direction by Kate Bergstrom and experimental lighting collaboration with Open Show in the creation of a music video Invisible , featuring Damien Geter and Onry.

October 31, 2020

7:30 p.m. live stream from Polaris Hall

Sliding scale donation: $10-20 

Duration: ca. 50 min. 

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Oct
25
3:00 PM15:00

PENSACOLA OPERA | SUNDAYS ON THE MEZZANINE: CAMILLE SHERMAN IN RECITAL

Settle in for a full length, curated performance by Pensacola Opera stars—all from the comfort of your living room. Every other Sunday at 3:00 PM, tune in and chat along with us, as we provide “behind the scenes” info and special insights from the artists.

On this Sundays on the Mezzanine, Mezzo-soprano Camille Sherman (AIR 2017-18) returns to Pensacola Opera for Sundays on the Mezzanine. Coming to us from Portland, Oregon, Camille has assembled a beautifully stirring program of songs and arias with a message of hope, resilience, and springtime, featuring selections by Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Florence Price, and more. She will be joined by Director of Education Cody Martin in this special, remotely filmed performance.

This event is recorded in HD and available exclusively on Facebook.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– Tickets are $9.99 and can be purchased directly through the Facebook event.
– You’ll also access the stream within this event or on our Facebook page.
– The broadcast will begin promptly at 3 pm so don’t miss it!
– This is a live-streamed event and *may* not be available to rewatch later.

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Aug
25
7:00 PM19:00

LISA AND FRIENDS: A CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER CONSORT

Lisa & Friends: A Contemporary Chamber Consort, will be a performance of contemporary chamber music for Clarinet, Percussion, Voice, Piano, Guitar, and Drums. Born out of the desire to obtain more new music, and give life to lesser performed contemporary works, Lisa decided to organize a unique and innovative ensemble of friends in the musical community of Portland, Oregon to perform this livestream night of premieres.

Lisa & Friends will feature Micah Hummel on drums, George Colligan on Piano, Mark Dubac on Clarinet, Camille Marie Sherman, Mezzo-Soprano, Daniel Mobbs, Bass-Baritone, Sequoia on Piano, and Jim Brunberg on Guitar.

This production will be a collaborative and unique experience of new commissions, new traditions, and time honored instruments.

A link will be sent out to ticket purchasers before the event begins.

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Jul
22
5:00 PM17:00

PORTLAND OPERA | RESIDENT ARTISTS FAREWELL RECITAL

Join us in celebration of Portland Opera's 19/20 Resident Artists

Emilie Faiella, Soprano
Camille Sherman, Mezzo-soprano
Ricardo Garcia, Tenor
Geoffrey Schellenber, Baritone

with Chorus Master and Assistant Conductor Nicholas Fox on piano

As Portland Opera’s 19/20 season comes to a close, we hope you'll join us for this special event and virtual performance featuring our extraordinary Resident Artists. Captured from safe distances during these challenging times, this performance marks the culmination of our month-long series celebrating Resident Artist reflections, inspirations, personal operatic and art song favorites, and growth. 

Thank you to the supporters that help make this program possible. To learn more about the Resident Artist program and how to get involved go here: https://www.portlandopera.org/resident-artists

Click here to view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_2jNJQKHYE

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Jul
1
5:00 PM17:00

PORTLAND OPERA | CAMILLE SHERMAN IN RECITAL

This live streamed recital with Portland Opera Resident Mezzo-soprano, Camille Sherman, is a special event and performance featuring her reflections, inspirations, and some of her operatic and art song favorites, with Chorus Master and Assistant Conductor Nicholas Fox on piano. 

Thank you to the supporters that help make this program possible. To learn more about the Resident Artist program and how to get involved go here: https://www.portlandopera.org/resident-artists

CLICK HERE FOR THE LIVE PERFORMANCE:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=2604734333177451&notif_id=1593647759953812&notif_t=live_video

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May
29
4:30 PM16:30

FRESH ARIAS AND FRESH AIR: A VIRTUAL BENEFIT FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD COLUMBIA-WILLAMETTE

A Virtual Benefit for Planned Parenthood Columbia-Willamette

Special Guests include:

Heather Booth, Founder of The Jane Collective 

Anne Udall, President of PPCW 

Camille Sherman, Mezzo-soprano of Portland Opera, with a special performance of "Camille Claudel: Into the Fire" by Jake Heggie

Partners: Vibrant Table

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May
9
7:30 PM19:30

PORTLAND OPERA | BIG NIGHT *canceled due to Covid 19

Ms. Sherman will perform in Portland Opera's Big Night, a one-night-only celebration concert featuring a variety of operatic favorites. The Portland Opera chorus and orchestra take center stage, joining soloists for a special program of operatic gems and beloved arias.

The performance will take place at the Keller Auditorium on May 9.

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