Jan 28 Arts and Culture Kentucky Opera To Launch 2019-20 Season With ‘Carmen’ The upcoming season will feature two beloved classic operas, as well as some experimental new programs and productions. By Ashlie Stevens Jan 28 Arts and Culture Kentucky Opera To Launch 2019-20 Season With 'Carmen' Ashlie Stevens
Jun 27 Arts and Culture Kentucky Opera Appoints New General Director The Kentucky Opera announced Wednesday that Barbara Lynn Jamison of the Seattle Opera will become the organization’s new general director. By Ashlie Stevens Jun 27 Arts and Culture Kentucky Opera Appoints New General Director Ashlie Stevens
Apr 5 Arts and Culture General Director Ian Derrer To Leave Kentucky Opera Kentucky Opera announced Thursday that Ian Derrer will assume the role of general director and CEO of the Dallas Opera. By Ashlie Stevens Apr 5 Arts and Culture General Director Ian Derrer To Leave Kentucky Opera Ashlie Stevens
Mar 3 Arts and Culture Louisville Ballet’s ‘The Beyond’ Embodies The Sacred and Profane Louisville is being treated to both a U.S. and a world premiere in this weekend’s sprawling collaboration between the Louisville Ballet, Kentucky Opera and the Louisville Orchestra. By Kathi E.B. Ellis Mar 3 Arts and Culture Louisville Ballet's 'The Beyond' Embodies The Sacred and Profane Kathi E.B. Ellis
Feb 17 Arts and Culture Review: Strong Cast, Vocal Power Push Kentucky Opera’s ‘Barber Of Seville’ Into High Gear Careful comedic timing and the bustling movement blended to bring this opera’s recognized music into its own element. By Elizabeth Kramer Feb 17 Arts and Culture Review: Vocal Power Pushes 'Barber Of Seville' Into High Gear Elizabeth Kramer
Jan 17 Arts and Culture Kentucky Opera’s 2018-2019 Season: Two Classics And A Regional Premiere Mozart's "The Magic Flute," Verdi’s “Rigoletto," and Ben Moore’s new opera, “Enemies, A Love Story" make up Kentucky Opera's 2018-2019 season. By Ashlie Stevens Jan 17 Arts and Culture Kentucky Opera's New Season: Two Classics And A Regional Premiere Ashlie Stevens
Dec 19 Arts and Culture Kentucky Opera To Bring New Look And Voices To Familiar ‘Barber of Seville’ Kentucky Opera's performance of the classic opera will be updated next year with a new look—it'll be set in the 1960s—and a world-class cast. By Ashlie Stevens Dec 19 Arts and Culture Kentucky Opera To Bring New Look And Voices To 'Barber of Seville' Ashlie Stevens
Oct 28 Arts and Culture Kentucky Opera’s ‘Dead Man Walking’ Displays Superb Voices Amid Stunning Story In seeking truth, the characters in "Dead Man Walking" find what can be so elusive in theater: a cathartic moment and one of grace. By Elizabeth Kramer Oct 28 Arts and Culture Kentucky Opera’s ‘Dead Man Walking’ Displays Superb Voices Amid Stunning Story Elizabeth Kramer
Oct 24 Arts and Culture Sister Helen Prejean And Soprano Emily Fons On Kentucky Opera’s ‘Dead Man Walking’ After its premiere nearly 20 years ago, critics described “Dead Man Walking” as “opera’s first big move into the real world.” By Ashlie Stevens Oct 24 Arts and Culture Sister Helen Prejean And Emily Fons On Ky. Opera's 'Dead Man Walking' Ashlie Stevens
Sep 3 Arts and Culture Cast Member Greg Maupin On Kentucky Opera’s ‘Ariadne Auf Naxos’ Thanks to an engaging plot, contemporary costuming and English translation, it’s presented in a way that's accessible for even those who are new to the art. By Ashlie Stevens Sep 3 Arts and Culture Cast Member Greg Maupin On Kentucky Opera's 'Ariadne Auf Naxos' Ashlie Stevens
Jan 10 Arts and Culture Kentucky Opera Announces New Season The season will premiere on Sept. 15 with “Ariadne auf Naxos,” conducted by Principal Conductor, Joseph Mechavich, and directed by Chas Rader-Shieber. By Ashlie Stevens Jan 10 Arts and Culture Kentucky Opera Announces New Season Ashlie Stevens
Jun 27 Arts and Culture What You Need to Know About Kentucky Opera’s New General Director Ian Derrer will be the fifth general director in the company’s 65-year history. He succeeds David Roth, who died unexpectedly last year. By Ashlie Stevens Jun 27 Arts and Culture What You Need to Know About Ky. Opera’s New General Director Ashlie Stevens