The Opera's forward-looking former general director and president David B. Devan finished up his tenure May 31.
David Devan kept the doors open at Opera Philadelphia. And in an era like this, that is a very big deal.
Yes, COVID happened. But the pandemic simply sped up demographic trends already underway. Opera Philadelphia faces the same difficult math today it would have soon faced: it’s increasingly tough to assemble a large audience for traditional works in the opera canon, while audiences who may be interested in new works don’t show up in big numbers or commit to subscriptions the way the base once did.
And through an embrace of new works, Devan has infused the company with a certain sense of cool. But did it grow too cool for Philadelphia? Opera Philadelphia, it must also be said, hasn’t always produced traditional opera at the highest level. I found the sets of the company’s recentso sparse as to be depressing. Opera doesn’t always have to be a spectacle, but when it is, it’s an almost spiritual experience. Last season’sSignificantly, the titles are among the most popular in the repertoire, and both operas sold exceedingly well.— the cast, the visuals, the orchestra, and conductor Corrado Rovaris.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Philadelphia Phillies' David Dahl Shows No Mercy, Blasts Home Run Off Position PlayerArizona Diamondbacks catcher Tucker Barnhart couldn't help but laugh when he gave up a home run to Philadelphia Phillies right fielder David Dahl on Saturday.
Read more »
Former All-Star Enjoying Shocking Turnaround With Philadelphia PhilliesFormer All-Star David Dahl is having an unexpected resurgence with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Read more »
The Most Underrated Superman Actor Just Nailed The Best Advice For David CorenswetSplit image of David Corenswet and David Corenswet as Superman
Read more »
What is the state of opera in L.A.? OperaFest LA tells only half the storyThe opera world is turning its attention to L.A. with World Opera Forum and Opera America conferences, but they're missing much of the city's best work.
Read more »
A new LGBTQ+ resource center is opening in Colorado SpringsDevan Karp is a Multimedia Journalist for KOAA News5 in Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colorado.
Read more »
Philadelphia Phillies Top Trade Target 'Unlikely' to Be DealtThe Philadelphia Phillies trade target might not get dealt before the trade deadline.
Read more »