In this video, Michael Ching and Mark Lawson come together to discuss the latest developments in the world of opera singing, art song, and chamber opera. With a focus on the E. C. Schirmer Classical catalog, this insightful conversation delves into the various nuances of opera trends. Ching touch on recent performances of his opera, "Buoso's Ghost" with the Florida Grand Opera as well as his new vocal collection, "Arrangements and Derangements: Interpretations of Schubert for Soprano, Cello, and Piano." Included in the discussion are brief insights on the new release operas from Dan Shore including, "The Beautiful Bridegroom" and "An Embarrassing Position" as well as upcoming opera release, "Staggerwing" by Rachael Peters and Lisa DeSpain.
Michael Ching
Congratulations to the Florida Grand Opera on their recent performance of Buoso's Ghost
Commissioned by the ARK Trio, these settings interact with famous Schubert songs in respectful or mischievous ways.
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Apr 10 2018Behind the Scenes: Buoso's Ghost Rehearsal
I think every opera needs a piece early on that convinces the audience to stay engaged for the rest of it. Musical theatre has a strong tradition of an engaging opening number. It's a little more flexible in opera, but I think even classical works have that piece, whether it's Verdi's "Libiamo" or Bizet's "Habanera." Coming after Puccini's brilliant Gianni Schicchi, Buoso's Ghost has a duet at the beginning. It's sung by the young lovers, Lauretta and Rinuccio. It's tonal and passionate and designed to keep the traditional opera audience from tuning out.
Next month OperaDelaware and Baltimore Concert Opera are producing of Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi and my 1996 sequel, Buoso’s Ghost. Our works are like children—it’s best when they grow up and leave the house. (Unfortunately, some stick around on the shelf and don’t pay their fair share of the rent) I’ve been lucky about Buoso. It’s been fairly popular, with performances over the years at places like Pittsburgh Opera Center, Opera Memphis, Indianapolis Opera, Saratoga Opera and more recently at New Jersey Opera and SUNY—Potsdam.
Jan 15 2018Tips for Opera Composers to Get Produced
In the first week of January, the National Opera Association gathered in New Orleans for its annual conference. An association of mainly college and university operas, the NOA is an important market for new operas. The three day gathering featured a performance at Loyola Opera Theatre of composer Tom Cipullo and librettist David Mason’s After Life. Their work was the winner of the NOA’s 2016-2018 Dominick Argento Chamber Opera Competition--more on this production here. Competition Guidelines for the next cycle can be found here.
The National Opera Association hosted their annual conference in New Orleans last week. Composers Michael Ching and Tom Cipullo collaborated to give a great session on getting new opera produced, complete with Ching singing a selection from his hit opera, Speed Dating Tonight. Both Cipullo and Ching have experienced great success in getting their operas performed, with several dozen productions to each of their names.
Here are their lists!
