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Proving UpPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Pittsburgh Opera adds ‘Proving Up’ to its list of season’s successes |
 20 Feb 24 / onStage Pittsburgh |
Iphigenie en TauridePittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Pittsburgh Opera goes back to the future with a moving “Iphigénie en Tauride |
| 7 Feb 24 / Pittsburgh Quarterly |
Pittsburgh Opera’s Production of ‘Iphigénie en Tauride’ Continues its Run |
| 26 Jan 24 / onStage Pittsburgh |
Der Fliegende HolländerPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Mysterious Dutchman meets dramatic match in 11th-hour Senta sub |
| 18 Nov 23 / Classical Voice North America |
We Shall Not Be MovedPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Pittsburgh Opera presents two contemporary works that dare to speak the truth |
| 18 May 23 / Seen and Heard |
Denis & KatyaPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Pittsburgh Opera presents two contemporary works that dare to speak the truth |
| 18 May 23 / Seen and Heard |
Il TrovatorePittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
A smashing success, let the anvils ring |
| 29 Mar 23 / Entertainment Central Pittsburgh |
Pittsburgh Opera brings Verdi’s ‘Il Trovatore’ back to life |
| 28 Mar 23 / onStage Pittsburgh |
AriodantePittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
A sublime marriage of the 18th and 21st centuries |
| 27 Jan 23 / Pittsburgh Quarterly |
It's time for Pittsburgh Opera to stop attempting baroque operas |
| 27 Jan 23 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Youthful zest and stylish singing bring luster to Handel’s Ariodante in Pittsburgh |
| 24 Jan 23 / Seen and Heard |
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Soprano Emily Richter all but steals the show from a stage bursting with talent |
| 24 Jan 23 / onStage Pittsburgh |
Le nozze di FigaroPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
'Figaro' subs sexism for class warfare amid opera's most famous tunes |
| 10 Nov 22 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
“The Marriage of Figaro” is simply a must-see |
| 8 Nov 22 / The Tartan |
RusalkaPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
In love with love itself |
| 20 Sep 22 / The Tartan |
BluePittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
'Blue,' an opera about police violence, rings hollow in Pittsburgh |
| 26 Apr 22 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
CarmenPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Pittsburgh Opera’s ‘Carmen’ teases greatness, settles for satisfaction |
| 28 Mar 22 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
In a GrovePittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Shrouded in mystery, shadowed with doubt, a brilliant new opera |
| 26 Feb 22 / Classical Voice North America |
The Rose ElfPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Pittsburgh Opera captures the beauty and magic in David Hertzberg’s The Rose Elf |
| 31 Jan 22 / Seen and Heard |
Die ZauberflötePittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Pittsburgh Opera makes triumphant return to Benedum with ‘Magic Flute’ |
| 10 Nov 21 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
SemelePittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Pittsburgh Opera scores musically and visually with its Art Deco Semele |
| 24 May 21 / Seen and Heard |
Charlie Parker's YardbirdPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Pittsburgh Opera again beats the odds with live performances of Charlie Parker’s Yardbird |
| 26 Apr 21 / Seen and Heard |
'Charlie Parker's Yardbird' soars at Pittsburgh Opera |
| 12 Apr 21 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Soldier SongsPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Pittsburgh Opera presents David T. Little’s powerful and provocative Soldier Songs |
| 15 Dec 20 / Seen and Heard |
Così fan tuttePittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Beating the odds – Pittsburgh Opera’s delightful, pandemic-wise Così fan tutte |
| 3 Nov 20 / Seen and Heard |
The Last American HammerPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
An opera brings the hammer down on a cliche conspiracy theorist — things get messy |
| 24 Feb 20 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
AlcinaPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Pittsburgh Opera’s Alcina is a delight for both ear and eye |
| 1 Feb 20 / Seen and Heard |
Pittsburgh Opera brings back baroque ornamentation in strong 'Alcina' |
| 27 Jan 20 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Don GiovanniPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
In Pittsburgh Opera's 'Don Giovanni,' a noir spin proves arresting, thought-provoking |
| 14 Oct 19 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Don PasqualePittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Pittsburgh Opera revisits silent Hollywood in waggish "Don Pasquale" |
| 2 May 19 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
AfterWARdsPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Pittsburgh Opera shortens a Mozart opera with mixed results |
| 31 Jan 19 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Hansel und GretelPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Fairy-tale magic in Pittsburgh Opera’s Hansel and Gretel |
| 10 Nov 18 / Seen and Heard |
Marianne Cornetti’s whimsical portrayal of the witch is worth the price of admission |
| 7 Nov 18 / Pittsburgh City Paper |
Pittsburgh Opera enchants with colorful take on 'Hansel and Gretel' |
| 5 Nov 18 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Madama ButterflyPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Pittsburgh Opera’s charming, traditional Madama Butterfly delights even with an ailing Pinkerton |
| 17 Oct 18 / Seen and Heard |
L'elisir d'amorePittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Pittsburgh Opera's 'Elixir of Love' proves entertaining but unrefined |
| 23 Apr 18 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Moby-DickPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
A well-nigh perfect production of Heggie’s Moby-Dick |
| 22 Mar 18 / Seen and Heard |
Jake Heggie’s masterpiece gets tremendous performances |
| 20 Mar 18 / OperaWire |
Pittsburgh Opera pits man against nature in 'Moby-Dick' |
| 19 Mar 18 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Ashes & SnowPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Opera inspired by Winterreise makes powerful theater |
| 22 Feb 18 / Classical Voice North America |
Pittsburgh Opera's 'Ashes & Snow' is effective at times but uneven overall |
| 19 Feb 18 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
The Long WalkPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
The Long Walk – A soldier comes home |
| 1 Feb 18 / Seen and Heard |
Pittsburgh Opera's 'The Long Walk' is a smart, chaotic, explosive success |
| 22 Jan 18 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Le nozze di FigaroPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Everything an opera should be |
| 6 Nov 17 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
ToscaPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Leah Crocetto triumphs in her first Tosca |
| 10 Oct 17 / OperaWire |
Pittsburgh Opera thrills with season opener 'Tosca' at Benedum Center |
| 9 Oct 17 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
The Summer KingPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | 
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Splendid world premiere depicts the life of Negro Leagues great Josh Gibson |
| 4 May 17 / Pittsburgh City Paper |
Pittsburgh Opera's new 'The Summer King' makes for thought-provoking performance |
| 1 May 17 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
TurandotPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Soprano Loutsion shines in Pittsburgh Opera's spectacle-filled 'Turandot' |
| 27 Mar 17 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
As OnePittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Two voices shine in Pittsburgh Opera's moving transgender journey, 'As One' |
| 22 Feb 17 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Brian Vu and Taylor Raven delivered trying music quite excellently |
| 22 Feb 17 / Pittsburgh in the Round |
Riccardo PrimoPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Pittsburgh Opera falls short in ambitious staging of Handel's 'Richard the Lionheart' |
| 27 Jan 17 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
SalomePittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Racette impresses as Salome |
| 9 Nov 16 / Opera News |
Pittsburgh Opera's 'Salome' a don't-miss event |
| 7 Nov 16 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Pittsburgh Opera's 'Salome' powerful, strikes proper balance |
| 7 Nov 16 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
La TraviataPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
A mixed bag with first-class singing, uninspired visuals |
| 10 Oct 16 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Pittsburgh Opera delivers strong 'La Traviata' |
| 10 Oct 16 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
The Rake's ProgressPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | 
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Pittsburgh Opera mounts Stravinsky's 'The Rake's Progress' in high style |
| 2 May 16 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
'Rake's Progress' a compelling tale with a superb cast |
| 2 May 16 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
Il barbiere di SivigliaPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 4 | |
Barber of Seville amuses and delights |
| 12 Apr 16 / Broadway World |
Pittsburgh Opera presents fresh new take on The Barber of Seville |
| 5 Apr 16 / Next Pittsburgh |
Pittsburgh Opera gives classic 'Barber of Seville' a Hollywood makeover |
| 4 Apr 16 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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Pittsburgh Opera fans will be glad to meet this updated 'Barber of Seville' |
| 4 Apr 16 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
Twenty-SevenPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Pittsburgh Opera creates a Parisian salon in the Strip |
| 25 Feb 16 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
As Gertrude, Laurel Semerdjian nearly steals the show with her rich, warm mezzo-soprano voice |
| 24 Feb 16 / Philadelphia City Paper |
Pittsburgh Opera production about Gertrude Stein a winner |
| 22 Feb 16 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
Little WomenPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Pittsburgh Opera delivers creative, striking production of 'Little Women' |
| 25 Jan 16 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Pittsburgh Opera has a winner in its cozy, intense 'Little Women' |
| 25 Jan 16 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
Così fan tuttePittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Pittsburgh Opera brings multifaceted characters to life in 'Cosi fan tutte' |
| 9 Nov 15 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Pittsburgh Opera's 'Cosi fan tutte' delights |
| 9 Nov 15 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
NabuccoPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Pittsburgh Opera opens season with Verdi's 'Nabucco' |
| 13 Oct 15 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Pittsburgh Opera's 'Nabucco' is powerful, imaginative vision of Verdi classic |
| 12 Oct 15 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
La fille du régimentPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Heavyweight singing anchors Pittsburgh Opera's 'Daughter of the Regiment' |
| 4 May 15 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Superb music, well-acted comedy make 'Daughter of the Regiment' a standout |
| 4 May 15 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
CarmenPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | 
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Riveting lead boosts Pittsburgh Opera's slow-paced 'Carmen' |
| 26 Mar 15 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
Pittsburgh Opera's 'Carmen' effective without flash |
| 23 Mar 15 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Sumeida's SongPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Pittsburgh Opera gives new composer a strong production of 'Sumeida's Song' |
| 23 Feb 15 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
RodelindaPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | 
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Challenging 'Rodelinda' handled deftly by Pittsburgh Opera |
| 27 Jan 15 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
'Rodelinda' a big success for Pittsburgh Opera |
| 26 Jan 15 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
OtelloPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | 
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Pittsburgh Opera restores Verdi's classic 'Otello' to grand status |
| 10 Nov 14 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
Cast elevates seldom-staged 'Otello' |
| 10 Nov 14 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
OrphéePittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | 
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Greek myth morphs to stage in Pittsburgh Opera's production of 'Orphee' |
| 28 Apr 14 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
‘Orphee’ an opera worth repeating |
| 28 Apr 14 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
La bohèmePittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | 
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Pittsburgh Opera presents exquisite, charming 'La Boheme' |
| 31 Mar 14 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
Pittsburgh Opera stages attractive, pleasing 'La Boheme' |
| 31 Mar 14 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Paul's CasePittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
'Paul's Case' has some fine moments, but it's uneven |
| 26 Feb 14 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
'Paul's Case' an impressive first opera from composer Spears |
| 26 Feb 14 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
Die ZauberflötePittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Pittsburgh Opera earns applause in magical 'Magic Flute' |
| 11 Nov 13 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Pittsburgh Opera's 'Magic Flute' lives up to the name |
| 11 Nov 13 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
AidaPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 2 | |
Aida opens Pittsburgh Opera’s 75th season |
| 25 Oct 13 / Seen and Heard |
Spectacular 'Aida' boasts thrilling music, performances |
| 14 Oct 13 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
La CenerentolaPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
Pittsburgh Opera retells an age-old fairytale |
| 30 Apr 13 / Opera Pulse |
Comic, lovely ‘Cinderella’ is a good fit for Pittsburgh Opera |
| 29 Apr 13 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
Pittsburgh Opera's 'Cinderella' hilarious, well done |
| 29 Apr 13 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Il matrimonio segretoPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Pittsburgh Opera resident artists delightful in ‘Secret Marriage’ |
| 29 Jan 13 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
Don GiovanniPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 3 | |
‘Don Giovanni’ delivers inspired performance at Benedum Center |
| 15 Nov 12 / The Daily Athenaeum |
'Giovanni' great but could be greater |
| 6 Nov 12 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Setting ‘Don Giovanni’ in bullring reins in opera’s potency |
| 5 Nov 12 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
RigolettoPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
'Rigoletto' captures dark world in opening night |
| 9 Oct 12 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Die Entführung aus dem SerailPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Mozart's opera on the Orient Express thrilling |
| 30 Apr 12 / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
ToscaPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Pittsburgh Opera's 'Tosca' soars |
| 25 Mar 12 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
Hansel und GretelPittsburgh OperaNo. of reviews: 1 | |
Appealing young cast highlights 'Hansel and Gretel' |
| 2 Feb 12 / Pittsburgh Tribune Review |
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