Experience a modern take on Bizet's classic with La Tragédie de Carmen, in which director John de los Santos holds a mirror to our social media-crazed society by envisioning Carmen as a popular influencer, and the tortured Don José as a follower-turned obsessed fan. 🥀
Did you know you can snag tickets to opening night of La Tragédie de Carmen for only $10?! 🎉 Performances run Nov 21-24, but this special price is exclusive for opening night on Nov 21! Get your tickets today to experience this intimate adaptation of Bizet's classic! 🥀
Announcing La Tragédie de Carmen! This bold adaptation strips Bizet’s classic down to its most essential elements, delivering a powerful, intimate experience. 🥀
Performances: Nov 21 - 23 at 8:00pm & Nov 24 at 4pm
Rose Nagelberg Theater at Baruch Performing Arts Center
We're thrilled to announce that One Train was selected as a Finalist for the New York Animation Film Awards! 🌟 Watch the film today! https://t.co/0lRBlGBUn8
In case you missed it - ONE TRAIN is a Semi-Finalist of the New York Animation Film Awards!! 🎉 We're so proud of our team that made this remarkable animated opera possible.
This Sunday, July 21st at 3pm, NCO is presenting "The Music of Earl Kelly", a recital focused on showcasing a composer whose works have largely been lost to time.
Get your tickets today! 🌟 https://t.co/caVDrOLRlr
Tickets are now available for "The Music of Earl Kelly", a recital produced by NCO and featuring NCO Art Director and Mezzo-Soprano Eva Parr, accompanied by her father, pianist Dr. Andrew Parr! 🎉 Details and Tickets: https://t.co/caVDrOLRlr
Announcing NCO's 2024 lineup of Special Events! On July 21st, NCO is producing a concert featuring the music of Earl Kelly, with Mezzo-Soprano Eva Parr and Pianist Andrew Parr! 🎉 Then, don't miss our Annual Gala on October 9th at Dixon Place in NYC! 🍾 Tickets on sale soon!
This November, don't miss "La Tragédie de Carmen", adapted from Bizet's classic by Peter Brook and Marius Constant! Performances will be November 21-24 at Nagelburg Theatre at Baruch College, directed by John de los Santos and conducted by Michelle Rofrano! 🥀
Breaking news - ONE TRAIN is now on Spotify! 🎉 Many thanks to our composer Hillary Purrington, librettist Hanah McDermott, conductor Violetta Zabbi, animators at Catarata, direction by Carlos Araya, and produced by Renato Tan. And of course, our amazing cast and orchestra! 🤩
Time for a Party at the Opera! Yesterday we brought our beloved children's production to Manhasset, Long Island, and the kids loved it! Thanks to our amazing cast Hayden Dewitt, Carla Wesby, Victor Khodadad, and Stan Lacy, with accompaniment by Alla Milchtein.
This International Women's Day, we want to celebrate the women of NCO! As part of the Artistic Committee, they each play a pivotal role in the operations of NCO, as well as adding their amazing talents to our productions. 🌟
The third episode of "Refractions" is live on Youtube! Enjoy "Ocean, My Hometown" composed by Wang Liping. Directed by Kimille Howard with Music Direction by Mikael Darmanie, Cinematography by Erik Bagger, and starring Julia-n Tang. 🌟
https://t.co/EfQmas2vIT
We want to take a moment to celebrate the extraordinary members of our Advisory Board, including Pulitzer Prize winning composer Tania León and Executive and Artistic Director to the Harlem Chamber Players, Liz Player. We are so grateful for their guidance and expertise!
Here's a BTS look at the creative team for "Refractions", a visual anthology of works and experiences by BIPOC artists and composers! Featuring Director Kimille Howard and Music Director Mikael Darmanie! 🌟
Watch here: https://t.co/Ix6awMxX0J
As part of Black History Month, we are reflecting on the creation of the recording and video for “I, Too, Sing America”, with music by Margaret Bonds and words by Langston Hughes. As seen in “Refractions”, a visual anthology of works by BIPOC artists. https://t.co/sCI2WTIrLj
Our Education Director, Jaclyn Randazzo, has been hard at work bringing opera to kids at a NYC public school in Queens! Currently they are watching One Train, our original animated children’s opera - and creating their own characters! What do you think of their creations? 🎶
This International Day of Education, we are sharing our new partnership with a Queens-based public school led by our Education Director, Jaclyn Randazzo. Through study of our animated opera, One Train, engaging young people and developing empathy and communication skills.
#tbt to the exclusive drawing session following our November 2023 production of Flesh & Stone! In an inspired move by director John de los Santos, our audience members were treated to this immersive live drawing session featuring actor Pasqualino Beltempo. 🧑🎨