Opera

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	UNI School of Music to present world premiere opera: "The Beehive" Northern Iowan 119:45, p.4	03/27/2023	The UNI School of Music is performing "The Beehive" an opera written by Jorge Sosa and Melisa Tien on March 30th and 31st in Bengtson Auditorium in Russell Hall. Peyton Guthrie writes more details of the opera; photo.
2	A night at the opera Northern Iowan 118:29, p.1	01/27/2022	The UNI Opera presents "Dido and Aeneas"; photo.
3	UNI Opera students present "In The Studio" Northern Iowan 117:54, p.4	04/29/2021	UNI Opera and the UNI Art Gallery of Art worked together to put on an online show titled "In the Studio." The performance had singers from UNI Opera paired with a piece from the Gallery of Art; photos.
4	UNI School of Music holds scholarship benefit Northern Iowan 117:12, p.5	09/28/2020	The UNI School of Music held their 39th annual scholarship benefit and included speakers Jeffrey Funderburk, director of the School of Music, Dr. Stephen Kerrigan, executive director of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC), and a show with performances by faculty and students.
5	'Serse' hits an operatic high note Northern Iowan 115:50, p.5	04/18/2019	Mitchell gives UNI Opera's performance of "Serse" a favorable review; photos.
6	A beautiful spin on a classic fairytale Northern Iowan 114:33, p.4	02/01/2018	Review of UNI Opera's performance of "Hansel and Gretel." In author's opinion, it was a spectacular rendition.
7	UNI School of Music to present 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' Public Relations News Release 2015:160, p.1	01/28/2015	The performances will be held on February 6th and 7th in Russell Hall on the UNI campus. These performances will feature the UNI Opera Ensemble and will also feature the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra.
8	UNI School of Music to present Opera Sneak Preview: 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' Public Relations News Release 2014:115, p.1	11/10/2014	UNI School of Music will present a sneak preview of the upcoming Opera Gala performance of "The Merry Wives of Windor." The performance is November 21, in Bengston Auditorium in Russell Hall. Admission to the performance is free.
9	Hit the right note on campus Northern Iowan 111:1, p.10	08/28/2014	The School of Music part of the Collge of Humanities Arts and Sciences, is home to an assortment of bands and choral groups ranging from marching band and opera, to jazz and orchestra; photo.
10	Panther portraits: UNI Opera Scenes Performance Northern Iowan 110:26, p.4	12/06/2013	Photographs from the UNI Opera Scenes Performance; photo.
11	Music students bring 'Opera Gala' to GBPAC Northern Iowan 109:38, p.5	02/26/2013	The School of Music brought opera to UNI with the 'Opera Gala.' The audience met various forms within the world of opera.
12	UNI School of Music and Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center to present opera gala Public Relations News Release 2012:195, p.1	02/07/2013	The School of Music, along with the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, are presenting an opera gala. The gala will showcase the Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra, the UNI Concert Chorale, faculty artists, and student soloists.
13	UNI's Strayer-Wood Theatre to hold auditions for 'Merchant of Venice' Public Relations News Release 2012:127, p.1	10/31/2012	Strayer-Wood Theatre will hold auditions for production "Merchant of Venice". Auditions are open to UNI students and include two-minute monologue from a Shakespeare play.
14	Scholarship benefit concert held for UNI School of Music Northern Iowan 109:11, p.4	10/02/2012	Thirty-first annual scholarship benefit concert was deemed a success. Various UNI ensembles and faculty performed to raise money.
15	UNI school of music to host thirty-first annual scholarship concert Public Relations News Release 2012:54, p.1	09/12/2012	"120 years: the road to excellence" will be the theme. It will feature music by faculty artists Sean Botkin, Randy Grabowski and John Hines. Also featured are various UNI musical groups. Proceeds go to scholarship fund for exceptionally talented students.
16	There's still magic in that old flute Northern Iowan 108:32, p.5	01/31/2012	School of Music presents "The Magic Flute". The performance was well received. The only drawback mentioned was the use of subtitles, since German was the language spoken.
17	UNI School of Music to host 30th annual Scholarship Benefit Concert Public Relations News Release 2011:20, p.1	09/06/2011	Several premier UNI choruses and bands will appear at the 30th annual Scholarship Concert hosted by the School of Music.
18	UNI School of Music to present 'Die Fledermaus' Northern Iowan 107:29, p.4	01/21/2011	Strauss comedic opera will be performed in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. Talented students will be performing.
19	UNI School of Music presents 'Riders to the Sea' and 'Prima Donna' Public Relations News Release 2009:329, p.1	03/12/2010	The Opera and the Symphony Orchestra will perform "Riders to the Sea," a short one-act opera by Ralph Vaughan Williams, based on the play by Irish playwright John Millington Synge. They will also perform the one-act opera, "Prima Donna."
20	UNI School of Music student continues success in summer program at Santa Fe Opera Public Relations News Release 2008:612, p.1	07/22/2009	Kyle Albertson, from Ankeny, earned his Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance in 2002. He received his Master of Music from DePaul University, and went on to perform with several opera companies including the Chicago Opera Theater.
21	UNI School of Music students succeed in summer program at San Francisco Opera Center Public Relations News Release 2008:590, p.1	06/26/2009	One student and two alumnae are celebrating a successful summer as they take part in the Merola Opera Program.Merola participants, approximately 24 singers, five apprentice coaches and one stage director, receive intensive training for 11 weeks.
22	UNI student sings at Metropolitan Opera Northern Iowan 105:38, p.13	02/24/2009	Kate Crist, a vocal music graduate student, performed in New York City. The trip and performance opportunity resulted from winning the Upper Midwest Regional Metropolitan Opera national Council auditions; photo.
23	Panther Portraits Northern Iowan 105:21, p.3	11/11/2008	Scenes from a basketball game and Chinese opera workshop; photo.
24	Metropolitan Opera coming to a movie theatre near you Northern Iowan 105:6, p.10	09/19/2008	College Square Theatre will continue to show screening of New York City's Metropolitan Opera beginning September 22. The screenings are sponsored by Iowa Public Radio.
25	UNI Symphony Orchestra Northern Iowan 104:36, p.11	02/19/2008	Rebecca Burkhardt conducts orchestra during Theatre UNI's production of The Crucible; photo.
26	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	02/12/2007	A Valentine-themed opera performance will be presented by the Lyric Opera Ensemble Tuesday, February 13.
27	Theatre UNI and the UNI School of Music to present double-bill opera Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	02/09/2006	"La Serva Padrona" and "Gianni Schicchi" will be presented at Strayer-Wood Theatre, list of cast and crew given.
28	'Demon Barber' in GBPAC Northern Iowan 101:52, p.14	04/19/2005	"Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" will be performed at the GBPAC April 23rd and 24th.
29	U-N-I is all about A-R-T this April; April rains with artistic talent Northern Iowan 100:47, p.11	04/02/2004	Arts in April event begins April 3 at Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
30	UNI opera impresses all Northern Iowan 100:41, p.11	03/02/2004	Review of Aaron Copeland's "The Tender Land", performed by the School of Music.
31	Satisfy your appetite with "Opera a la Carte" Northern Iowan 99:53, p.9	04/25/2003	"A Sampling of Operatic Treats" will be performed by Theatre UNI members.
32	UNI School of Music presents an evening of opera scenes, Tuesday, April 29 Public Relations News Release 2002:493, p.1	04/25/2003	"Opera A La Carte: A Sampling of Operating 'Treats' " will be hosted by School of Music; student participants are listed.
33	UNI graduate in music wins opera audition Public Relations News Release 2002:413, p.1	03/31/2003	Molly Stehn took first place in the Iowa District Metropolitan Opera Audition and is now a finalist in the Palm Beach Opera National Competition.
34	"Magic Flute" opera combines students and professionals Northern Iowan 98:21, p.13	11/13/2001	The UNI School of Music Opera Program presents Mozart's "The Magic Flute"; photo.
35	La Perichole, fairy tale to life Northern Iowan 97:39, p.9	02/20/2001	Theatre UNI presents the operetta, La Perichole; photo.
36	Media Advisory: interview/photo ooportunity with opera star Shirley Verrett-Nov. 10 Public Relations News Release 2000:294, p.1	11/09/2000	Renowned opera singer Shirley Verrett presents a master class in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
37	UNI hosts acclaimed opera singer Verrett Northern Iowan 97:19, p.2	10/31/2000	Shirley Verrett will present a master class.
38	UNI hosts renowned opera singer Public Relations News Release 2000:124, p.1	10/17/2000	Renowned opera singer Shirley Verrett will present a master class for UNI students as well as the public in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
39	UNI grad student wins national opera award Northern Iowan 96:37, p.2	02/15/2000	Veronica Mitina wins regional award.
40	University of Northern Iowa graduate student wins Metropolitan Opera National Council award Public Relations News Release 1999:238, p.1	02/08/2000	Veronica Mitina won the Metropolitan Opera National Council, Upper Midwest Region award and the Martha Ellen Tye Career Development Award.
41	Harolyn Blackwell, opera star Public Relations News Release 1999:0, p.1	11/01/1999	Harolyn Blackwell will visit UNI to give a master class to students in the School of Music.
42	University of Northern Iowa Symphony takes to the airwaves with 'Halloween Hoopla' Public Relations News Release 1999:104, p.1	10/28/1999	Saturday, October 30, Iowa Public Television will air its production of UNI's Symphony Orchestra's "Halloween Hoopla". Don Rierson will hold opera theatre workshop for children.
43	Not your typical opera; "Marriage of Figaro" making its appearance at UNI Northern Iowan 95:41, p.11	03/02/1999	Performances of play will begin this Thursday and continue through Sunday; photo.
44	Opera recreates tale of mother's love, family's hatred Northern Iowan 94:30, p.14	01/23/1998	UNI Lyric Theatre's opera "Suor Angelica" will be performed this weekend in Russell hall; photo.
45	Estes rocks foundation of auditorium, audience; Iowa native unleashes opera voice at UNI Northern Iowan 94:14, p.15	10/17/1997	Simon Estes gives concert to large audience; photo.
46	International opera star to perform tomorrow Northern Iowan 94:13, p.10	10/14/1997	Simon Estes will give concert.
47	Teaching minority students about the opera Public Relations News Release 1996:158, p.1	11/18/1996	Minority students from Iowa high schools participated in a master class taught by Metropolitan Opera star George Shirley.
48	Kjar selected to perform with national opera company Northern Edition 2:8, p.5	03/09/1994	UNI student David Kjar will perform with Ohio company; photo.
49	Tenor soars to top award Northern Iowan 90:43, p.9	03/08/1994	Patrick Sobolik places first in opera competition.
50	Opera workshop to bring Mozart to stage Northern Iowan 90:15, p.10	10/19/1993	Will present Cosi Fan Tutte; photo.
51	Italian delight Northern Iowan 89:27, p.9	12/04/1992	A review of UNI's theater production of "Gianni Schicchi"
52	Opera closes fall season; fat lady sings: Northern Iowan 89:24, p.8	11/20/1992	Lyric Theatre will perform Puccini's "Gianni Schicchi"; photo.
53	Aria concert presented by School of Music Northern Iowan 88:23, p.9	11/19/1991	Program of performances.
54	"Masque" is wonderfully eerie; theatre review Northern Iowan 86:47, p.2	03/27/1990	A review of the opera "Masque of Red Death."
55	"Masque" is an opera with a deadly twist Northern Iowan 86:44, p.10	03/09/1990	Peter Hamlin talks about the score and sound effects that he is composing for an opera taken from "Masque of the Red Death".
56	Opera star Prey to perform; UNI Artists Series Northern Iowan 86:26, p.11	12/05/1989	Profile of Hermann Prey; photo.
57	Historical background sets stage for upcoming opera Northern Iowan 85:53, p.9	04/21/1989	Preview of "Dialogues of the Carmelites".
58	Opera tells of nuns' tragedy Northern Iowan 85:53, p.9	04/21/1989	Preview of "Dialogues of the Carmelites"; photo.
59	The Bartered Bride to open Thursday Northern Iowan 84:54, p.8	04/19/1988	Preview of the production.
60	Tosca is theatrical triumph Northern Iowan 82:38, p.12	02/25/1986	Review of the opera "Tosca."
61	Being a diva brings out the killer instinct: "Tosca" opens Northern Iowan 82:36, p.12	02/18/1986	UNI Lyric Theater will produce the opera "Tosca"; photo.
62	Paxton: La Boheme's "workaholic" tenor Northern Iowan 80:35, p.13	02/10/1984	Laurence Paxton talks about his work; photo.
63	Singer's sights on opera stage Northern Iowan 80:32, p.11	01/31/1984	Ruth Williams will compete on the regional opera level; photo.
64	Cast announced for 'La Boheme' Northern Iowan 80:28, p.15	01/17/1984
65	Opera to be aired Northern Iowan 79:28, p.12	01/21/1983
66	Metro Civic Opera to open its second season Northern Iowan 78:60, p.8	07/09/1982	A look at the company and its summer work; photo.
67	UNI opera grads to debut around U.S. Northern Iowan 78:54, p.10	05/04/1982	Ellen Dostal, Jeanne Jones, and Diana Opatz working with troupes around the country.
68	Opera company returns Northern Iowan 78:47, p.16	04/09/1982	Metro Civic Opera Company will perform this summer; photo.
69	Lyness designs set for opera Northern Iowan 77:58, p.3	06/26/1981
70	UNI music grad produces, sings in opera Northern Iowan 77:58, p.3	06/19/1981	Alan Cemore will perform with Metro Civic Opera Company; photo.
71	Troubled opening for UNI opera Northern Iowan 77:53, p.13	05/05/1981	Review of "Die Fledermaus" from the UNI Lyric Theatre.
72	Opera direction a challenge for Pape Northern Iowan 77:52, p.14	05/01/1981	John Pape talks about "Die Fledermaus"; photo.
73	Comic opera will open Thursday Northern Iowan 77:51, p.8	04/28/1981	Will present "Die Fledermaus"; photo.
74	Cedar Falls natives cast in UNI opera Public Relations News Release 1980:487, p.1	04/07/1981	Students Susan Connor and Alan Cemore will be in the upcoming UNI Lyric Theater production.
75	Senior Alan Cemore still absorbing opera Northern Iowan 77:23, p.10	11/25/1980	Profile of Alan Cemore; photo.
76	Acclaimed opera singer to perform Monday night Northern Iowan 77:15, p.16	10/28/1980	Florence Quivar will perform; photo.
77	Summer theatre/opera has comedy, romance, suspense Alumnus 65:2, p.19	05/01/1980	Schedule of summer presentations.
78	Price Lab to present 'Marriage of Figaro' Northern Iowan 76:46, p.9	04/04/1980	Price lab and NU High will present 'The Marriage of Figaro'.
79	KHKE to air opera live Northern Iowan 76:44, p.13	03/18/1980	KHKE will air its first live stereo performance on Saturday.
80	Opera Northern Iowan 75:62, p.1	07/20/1979	The third annual national opera workshop will be held July 27.
81	Opera quartet Northern Iowan 75:45, p.5	03/30/1979	Faculty Opera Quartet will perform.
82	New York opera comes to UNI; "The Barber of Seville" to be in UNI auditorium Northern Iowan 75:42, p.4	03/09/1979	Profile of the New York City Opera Company; photo.
83	Opera auditions Northern Iowan 75:35, p.4	02/13/1979	Auditions for "Fiddler on the Roof".
84	Sheri's singing dream comes true Alumnus 64:1, p.15	02/01/1979	Profile of Sheri Greenawald; photo.
85	Conductor of Hansel and Gretel says opera is fun but risky Northern Iowan 75:25, p.4	12/05/1978	Jack Graham talks about producing an opera.
86	Russell Hall put to rest; bad acoustics Northern Iowan 74:52, p.10	04/21/1978	Recent production of Threepenny Opera faced several problems.
87	What's Up? Northern Iowan 74:46, p.16	03/31/1978	Activities and meetings.
88	King and I too long? Reviewer should have left Northern Iowan 74:27, p.3	12/09/1977	A response to the review of a performance put on by UNI's Opera/Music Theatre.
89	H. M. S Pinafore: an entertaining opera Northern Iowan 74:17, p.5	10/28/1977
90	UNI opera Northern Iowan 74:1, p.11	08/30/1977	Auditions to be held for upcoming musical.
91	'An Evening at the Opera' tonight Northern Iowan 73:63, p.4	07/22/1977	Will conclude first summer opera workshop.
92	"Old Maid and the Thief" opens Thurs. at Russell Northern Iowan 73:47, p.5	03/29/1977	Preview of the opera.
93	"Old Maid" starts here March 31 Northern Iowan 73:46, p.1	03/25/1977	Preview of "The Old Maid and the Thief"; photo.
94	Opera on KHKE Northern Iowan 73:23, p.7	11/19/1976	Italian opera company is to be the feature of two performances broadcast on KHKE.
95	Figaro is a success Northern Iowan 73:21, p.3	11/12/1976	Review of the UNI Opera/Music Theatre production of "The Marriage of Figaro".
96	Figaro preview Northern Iowan 73:19, p.10	11/05/1976	Preview for "The Marriage of Figaro" will be held November 8.
97	Sullivan in Figaro Northern Iowan 73:19, p.13	11/05/1976	Students practice their parts in an upcoming play.
98	UNI Opera/Music Theatre dept. to open Marriage of Figaro Nov. 10 Northern Iowan 73:17, p.5	10/29/1976	Profile of the cast members of UNI's Opera/Music Theatre's production "Marriage of Figaro".
99	Guest soloist sings "Figaro" in fall opera UNI Century 4:4, p.5	10/01/1976	Dan Sullivan will sing lead role.
100	Figaro set for November Northern Iowan 73:8, p.5	09/28/1976	Opera/Music Theatre at UNI announced the fall production.