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UIA Artists Shine in the Met's Porgy and Bess
Brittany Renee as Bess, Metropolitan Opera | Photo: Richard Termine/Met Opera The Metropolitan Opera's production of Porgy and Bess opened Friday, December 2 to rave reviews, with critics especially noting the "superb" and "supremely versatile" cast, which includes tenor Errin Duane Brooks as Mingo, tenor Chauncey Packer as Robbins and Crabman, tenor Norman Shankle as Peter, soprano Adrienne Danrich as Lily, and soprano Brittany Renee in the title role of Bess. ( Porgy
Dec 9, 2025
A Polished and Meaningful Premiere for "Two Corners"
The creative team of composer B.E. Boykin and librettist Jarrod Lee's had a triumphant world premiere of their latest work Two Corners at...
Jul 1, 2024
Askren, Howard, and Patiño Receive Grants from Opera America
Three incredible UIA artists were named recipients of the 2024 Opera Grants for Women Stage Directors and Conductors from OPERA America....
May 10, 2024
In Review: Hawk, Geter, and Howard impress with COT's "Quamino's Map"
“…Hawk, who lights up the role of Amelia with her strong, radiant soprano voice. . . Stage director Kimille Howard makes the most of this...
Mar 9, 2023
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