“Let It Flow!” – The first scene of the Oktoberfest Opera will be streamed online on October 2nd, 2020.
Performers from the Hamburg and Dresden Premieres will be coming together in this video produced by www.creative-operations.org.
Cheers and Prost to the Oktoberfest here!
Cast:
Corinne Schaefer – Soprano
Sashell Beck – Soprano
Anne Byrne – Mezzo
Mark Williams – Tenor
Makiko Eguchi – Piano
Fraser Russell – Tuba
On October 2nd, 7:30 pm (CDT) Opera in the Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas will be streaming the performance of Part of the Act from 2018.
Find further information here!
Excerpts from the new opera “Bread and Circuses: an opera in two acts and a wrestling show” performed in London on September 20th at the Cockpit Theatre and the 21st to the 23rd at the Playground Theatre.
From the 24th of September until the 22nd of October the Cockpit Show will be streaming online as an interactive broadcast. Click here!
Cast:
Music: Liam Wade
Words: Charles Ogilvie
Original concept: Mark Johnston
Additional development: Julia Mintzer
Producer: Eleanor Benson
Music Director: Mark Johnston
Stage Director: Julia Mintzer
Assistant Director: Eleanor Burke
Production Manager: Ryan Wilce
Shaunie Flynn: Camilla Kerslake
Ada Vance: Grainne Gilllis
Voice of Vince Flynn: John Packard
Voice of the MC: Liam Wade
Piano: Mark Johnston
Percussion: Darren Berry
Video Game developed by: Ravensbourne University
Led by: Dev Bye-a-Jee
Animators: Philip Kakala, Sam Galloway, Jez Fermor, Sebastian Winnett
In consultation with: Charles Ogilvie and Sebastian Winnett
A diverse selection of American art song, beautifully performed by Michelle Murray Fiertek and Michael Korman
With this recording, soprano Michelle Murray Fiertek presents a collection of songs lovingly grown in the American tradition, which audibly draw influence from domestic genres like folk and musical theatre.
The last track on the album features the Joni Mitchell song “You Turn Me On, I’m a Radio”, arranged by Liam Wade performed by Michelle Murray Fiertek (soprano) and Pablo Issa (cello).
It is available on iTunes here!
Lots to celebrate this fall: An Oktoberfest performance of my newest opera in Dresden, and the return to the stage of my oldest opera in Little Rock. Plus, a new recording and a birthday bash for Joni Mitchell.
September 21st, 2018
“Bua verliert’s Madl (im Bierzelt)”
at Semper Zwei, Semperoper Dresden
Tickets available here!
Party on with us at Oktoberfest at Semper Zwei, Semperoper Dresden. Liam Wade’s and Vynnie Meli’s one act opera “Boy loses Girl (in the Beer Tent)” is an opera about love, and beer, and the love of beer. This piece will open the Semper Bar series 2018/19 on September 21st, 2018.
Feiern Sie mit uns das Oktoberfest in Semper Zwei: Liam Wades Kurzoper “Bua …
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November 9th and 11th, 2018
“Part of the Act” in November
at Opera in the Rock, Arkansas
My comic opera “Part of the Act” with libretto by John Grimmett will be performed on November 9th and 11th, 2018 at Opera in the Rock in Little Rock, AR.
You Turn Me On, I’m a Radio – Arrangement and Recording
Michelle Murray Fiertek (soprano) has just finished recording my cello and voice arrangement of Joni Mitchell’s “You Turn Me On, I’m a Radio” for her upcoming album!
November 7th, 2018
Joni Mitchell’s 75th Birthday Tribute Concert
in Berkeley, CA
Ann Moss (soprano) will be singing several of my Joni Mitchell arrangements as part of the musical tribute to poet-composer Joni Mitchell on the occasion of her 75th birthday on November 7, 2018!
Michelle Murray Fiertek (soprano) has just finished recording my cello and voice arrangement of Joni Mitchell’s “You Turn Me On, I’m a Radio” for her upcoming album!
Connecticut lyric soprano Michelle Murray Fiertek possesses a wide ranging repertoire for the concert stage. Equally at home with the intimacy of art song and the grandeur of opera, her dramatically powerful approach to the performance of vocal music has earned her both critical and popular acclaim. Her singing has been described as “Exemplary” (BBC Music Magazine), “First-rate. Engaging and authentic” (New York Concert Review), and “Alive and full-blooded” (Arizona Republic).
Party on with us at Oktoberfest at Semper Zwei, Semperoper Dresden. Liam Wade’s and Vynnie Meli’s one act opera “Boy loses Girl (in the Beer Tent)” is an opera about love, and beer, and the love of beer. This piece will open the Semper Bar series 2018/19 on September 21st, 2018.
Feiern Sie mit uns das Oktoberfest in Semper Zwei: Liam Wades Kurzoper “Bua verliert’s Madl (im Bierzelt)” (Libretto von Vynnie Meli) beschäftigt sich mit der Liebe und dem Bier und der Liebe zum Bier. Zu sehen und hören am 21. September in Semper Zwei als Eröffnung in der Semper Bar-Reihe 2018/19.
With recitals and opera performances in Germany and throughout the United States, there are many chances to hear my music in October. You’ll find several shows listed below.
October 8th, 2017
Opera on Tap “Oktoberfest” in Minneapolis, MN
Get ready for the annual German-themed Oktoberfest Extravaganza…OOToberfest! Come raise your stein for a night of German operatic fun and listen to excerpts of my new short comic opera, “Boy Loses Girl (in the Beer Tent)” ! …Read more.
October 10th, 2017
Song cycle, CHAMBER MUSIC, at the University of Incarnate Word,
San Antonio, TX
Chamber Music, with text by James Joyce, will be performed by Eric Schmidt (tenor) and Cheryl Cellon Lindquist (piano). Read more.
October 14th, 2017
Opera on Tap “Oktoberfest” in Atlanta, GA
Get ready for the annual German-themed Oktoberfest Extravaganza…OOToberfest! Bring out your Dirndl and Lederhosen and listen to excerpts of my new short comic opera, “Boy Loses Girl (in the Beer Tent)”!…Read more.
October 17th, 2017
Song cycle, CHAMBER MUSIC, at Watson Fine Arts Theater, San Antonio, TX
Chamber Music, with text by James Joyce, will be performed by Eric Schmidt (tenor) and Cheryl Cellon Lindquist (piano). Read more.
October 19th, 2017
Excerpts from ROSIES at Semperoper Dresden, Germany
Hear excerpts from ROSIES – my new opera with libretto by Caitlin Vincent on Semper Soiree at the Semperoper Dresden, Germany.
October 26, 2017
Opera on Tap “Oktoberfest” in Hamburg, Germany
Bring out your Dirndl and Lederhosen and join us for the European premiere of my new short comic opera, “Boy Loses Girl (in the Beer Tent).” Let the group of international opera singers declare, “O’ zapft is!”…Read more.
October 29th, 2017
Opera on Tap NYC Fundraiser in New York, NY
Opera on Tap NYC Fundraiser in Brooklyn, NY. Read more.
The annual 24-Hour Opera Project® is back!
I will also be back there to write a new short opera, this year teaming up with the crazy-hilarious folks at Dad’s Garage!
Here’s the idea: An entire opera written and performed in 24 hours.
Will the artists crack under the pressure? Will it produce amazing creative results?
I’m guessing yes and yes.
See what happens when the composers and singers team up with their writers and directors for one harried, red-eye night flight of collaboration, as they work to create cohesive, unique, bite-sized operas.
Saturday, March 4, 2017 8:00PM
Get your ticket here!
Available for download on bandcamp and iTunes.
Hard copy of the CD available here.
featuring
FULL FATHOM FIVE (2014) – Liam Wade
NEWER EVERY DAY: Songs for Kiri (2014) – Jake Heggie
FROM ‘THE BOOK OF NIGHTMARES’ (2013) – Jake Heggie
LOVE SONG SUITE: Songs by Joni Mitchell, Jake Heggie, Bob Dylan, and Lennon/McCartney, arranged by Ann Moss, Liam Wade, John Grimmett, and Steven Bailey.
With guest artists including cellist Emil Miland, pianist Steve Bailey, Chanticleer, violinist Isaac Allen, and pianist Jake Heggie.
Come celebrate the release of soprano Ann Moss’s sophomore album Love Life recorded at Skywalker Sound with four-time GRAMMY award-winning producer/engineer Leslie Ann Jones.
The concert features highlights from Love Life including Wade’s Full Fathom Five (2014), and his arrangement “A Case of You” by Joni Mitchell.
Location:
Piedmont Piano Company
1728 San Pablo Ave. (at 18th), Oakland, CA
(510) 547-8188
(Map)
Reserve your ticket today!
$20 / $30 with purchase of CD
To reserve tickets with your credit card, please call (510) 547-8188
Please find more details here!