The Irish conductor won the job following his debut with the ensemble in Handel’s Alceste earlier this year.
In a season dedicated to Gordon Getty, NCCO is featuring music by other locals like Jake Heggie, who himself has a busy upcoming year.
Director Nicolas A. Garcia’s production, with an excellent cast, is funny and musically on point.
Two concerts led by the rock legend’s collaborators are set to showcase songs from Blackstar, Bowie’s final album.
Mulligan, in demand around the world and a favorite at the War Memorial Opera House, is taking part in the company’s first-ever Pride Concert.
With Lise Davidsen and Gerald Finley in the leads and Edward Gardner conducting, this live recording is compelling on every level.
James Gaffigan conducts this masterpiece, rescheduled from last September’s Chorus strike, along with three works by Gordon Getty.
In her spare time, van den Heever, who’s currently singing the role of Elettra in SF Opera’s Idomeneo, is an accomplished chef and baker.
The orchestra plans to keep mixing old and new in its concerts, offering something for everyone in the community.
