JD “I don’t give a shit” Vance says killing people he accuses of a crime is the “highest and best use of the military.”
Did he ever read To Kill a Mockingbird?
Did he ever wonder what might happen if the accused were immediately executed without trial or representation??…
🚨 In the past 24 hours, Gaza’s Health Ministry reported an additional 84 killed and 338 injured arriving at hospitals. At least 17 aid seekers were killed and 174 were injured.
👉 This brings the recorded death toll from the Israeli genocide in Gaza to 64,231 and 161,583…
We are nearly 2 years into a genocide paid for with our tax dollars. If you are a political commentator and you are too afraid to consistently speak out against it, you are beyond pathetic. If you are actively supporting and enabling you are beneath contempt, participating in…
The Economist -- which supported Israel's attack on Gaza from the start -- surveys all evidence and definitively declares: "catastrophic levels of hunger have been confirmed."
Famine now in every region. More than 15% of young children are severely malnourished. All worsening.
Looking forward to our third performance tonight!
Jocasta‘s Line
Den Norske Opera & Ballett
Studio Wayne McGregor | director & choreographer
Koen Kessels | conductor
Oedipus Rex
Music by Igor Stravinsky
Libretto by Jean Cocteau
Paul Appleby | King Oedipus
Dame Sarah Connolly | Jocasta
Michael Mofidian | Creon
Rafal Siwek | Tiresias
Jens Erik Aasbø | Messenger
Magnus Staveland | Shepherd
📷 : Erik Berg
🗓️ Performance Dates
September 13, 17, 19, 23, 26, 27
October 1, 3, 4
2 weeks ago
⭐️ Opening Night
Jocasta‘s Line
Den Norske Opera & Ballett
Sir Wayne McGregor | director & choreographer
Koen Kessels | conductor
Oedipus Rex
Music by Igor Stravinsky
Libretto by Jean Cocteau
Paul Appleby | King Oedipus
Dame Sarah Connolly | Jocasta
Michael Mofidian | Creon
Rafal Siwek | Tiresias
Jens-Erik Aasbø | Messenger
Magnus Staveland | Shepherd
📷 : Erik Berg
🗓️ Performance Dates
September 13, 17, 19, 23, 26, 27
October 1, 3, 4
3 weeks ago
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Oedipus Rex: #beforeandafter
Halfway through our run of Jocasta’s Line at Norwegian Opera & Ballet @operaen_
🗓️ Performance Dates
September 13, 17, 19, 23, 26, 27
October 1, 3, 4
#stravinsky #classicalmusicians #operasingers #operalife #behindthescenes🎬 #dressingroomselfie #operalover #stagelife #iykyk
Looking forward to our third performance tonight!
Jocasta‘s Line
Norwegian Opera & Ballet @operaen_
@studiowaynemcgregor | director & choreographer
@koen.kessels | conductor
Oedipus Rex
Music by Igor Stravinsky
Libretto by Jean Cocteau
Paul Appleby | King Oedipus
Dame @SarahPConnolly | Jocasta
@MichaelMofidian | Creon
@Rafal_Siwek_Bass | Tiresias
@JensErikAasbo | Messenger
@MagnusStaveland | Shepherd
📷 : Erik Berg
🗓️ Performance Dates
September 13, 17, 19, 23, 26, 27
October 1, 3, 4
#igorstravinsky #oedipus #stagephoto #performances #oslogram #operasingers #tenors #operalife #classicalmusician #stagelife @fondation_igor_stravinsky_ @etudearts @harrisonparrottgroup
⭐️ Opening Night
Jocasta‘s Line
Norwegian Opera & Ballet @operaen_
@studiowaynemcgregor | director & choreographer
@koen.kessels | conductor
Oedipus Rex
Music by Igor Stravinsky
Libretto by Jean Cocteau
Paul Appleby | King Oedipus
Dame @SarahPConnolly | Jocasta
@MichaelMofidian | Creon
@Rafal_Siwek_Bass | Tiresias
@JensErikAasbo | Messenger
@MagnusStaveland | Shepherd
📷 : Erik Berg
🗓️ Performance Dates
September 13, 17, 19, 23, 26, 27
October 1, 3, 4
#openingnight #toitoitoi #oedipus #sophocles #oslo🇳🇴 #igorstravinsky @fondation_igor_stravinsky_ @harrisonparrottgroup #operasingersofinstagram #performancephotography #stagephoto
I recently learned that the name “Appleby” has Viking etymological origins! This must explain why I feel so at home here in Oslo as I begin the new season preparing Stravinsky’s Oedipus Rex.
Our new production of the neo-classical tragedy is a co-production with the ballet at @operaen_ created by Sir Wayne McGregor and led from the podium by @koen_kessels. The design, dance, staging and music-making is all world class and I’m very proud to make my @operaen_ debut with such brilliant colleagues.
#oslooperahouse #oslogram #norwaytravel #seasonopener #oedipusrex #stravinsky #dennorskeoperaogballett #collaborations #operasingersofinstagram #tenorlife #operasingers
It was a privilege to perform Matt Aucoin’s Music for New Bodies at the @tanglewoodmusicfestival this week. From its premiere at Rice University to performances at Brown University and the @lincolncenter Festival, this work—set to the remarkable poetry of Jorie Graham—has been shaped through the dedication and artistry of an exceptional team of collaborators.
Matthew @aucoincomposer | composer & conductor
Peter Sellars | Stage Director
@bbbenzamoraaa | Lighting Design
Victoria Bek | Costume Stylist
@SongHee_Lzy | High Soprano
Meryl Dominguez @ragazzavioletta |
Soprano
@MeganMooreMezzo | Mezzo
Paul Appleby | Tenor
@EvanBenHughes | Bass-Baritone
@Sandbox_Percussion @jonny_jonnyallen @victorcaccese @ianrosenbaum
@terrysweeney @mirandacmusic @keir_gogwilt @freyaviol @iva_cl
Jesse Christeson Maggie Cox @emiferguson @jessica.shand @yasminaspiegelberg Joe
Jordan @karalamoure @jacquikerrod @baronfenwick Lucas Amory @runningamoc
📷 2: Hilary Scott
#runningamoc #tanglewood #summerfestival #newmusic #contemporarymusic #classicalmusicians #collaborations
And to close out @runningamoc ’s @lincolncenter Festival: the echoing of tenses by @anthonyscheung, performed with the brilliant @mirandacmusic and poets Arthur Sze, @fattery12, @monsteryoun, and Jenny Xie.
It’s been a tremendous joy getting to know Anthony and his music through our echoing journey—from the world premiere at the @ojaimusicfestival to Wednesday night’s performance at Alice Tully Hall, with a recording in between. It’s been an honor to collaborate with this fantastic group of artists.
Huge thanks to everyone behind the scenes who made this Lincoln Center Festival one to remember.
#collaborations #classicalmusicians #poetsofinsta #poetryreading #lincolncenter #anthonycheung #summerfestival #singerslife #modernmusic #heartofpoets #fingerheart
▫️MUSIC FOR NEW BODIES
Music by Matthew @aucoincomposer
Based on poems by Jorie Graham
🗓️ July 10 & 11, 2025
David Geffen Hall
Matthew Aucoin | composer & conductor
Peter Sellars | Stage Director
@bbbenzamoraaa | Lighting Design
@MarkGreyMusic | Sound Design
@YibinBillWang | Assistant Director
Victoria Bek | Costume Stylist
@SongHee_Lzy | High Soprano
Meryl Dominguez @ragazzavioletta | Soprano
@MeganMooreMezzo | Mezzo
Paul Appleby | Tenor
@EvanBenHughes | Bass-Baritone
@Sandbox_Percussion @jonny_jonnyallen @victorcaccese @ianrosenbaum @terrysweeney @mirandacmusic @keir_gogwilt @freyaviol @iva_cl @colemanplayscello @dougballiett @emiferguson @catherineboyackflute @hunt.obrien @yasminaspiegelberg Joe Jordan @bradballiett @jacquikerrod @baronfenwick @ningyupiano @runningamoc
#runAMOCfestival #AMOC #newmusic #nycevent #whatshappening #operalife #classicalmusicians #operasinger #contemporarymusic #musicfestivals #collaborate
Blondes do have more fun.
#TBT to my first Don Ottavio with @SanDiegoOpera in 2015, pictured here with the radiant @EllieDehnSoprano as Donna Anna. Grateful for this debut and the incredible team behind it—and looking forward to bringing Ottavio back to the @MetOpera stage this fall.
📸: Cory Weaver Photography
#classicalmusic #dongiovanni #mozart #operalover #operalife #roledebut #operasingersofinstagram #blondesofinstagram #oldiebutgoodie #swords
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Photo Credit: Pascal Victor (Festival d’Aix)
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