(Credit: Marco Mantovani) The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has announced the extension of Jader Bignamini’s contract. In a statement, the orchestra said, “We are thrilled to announce the continuation of an extraordinary partnership with a five-year contract extension of DSO Music Director Jader Bignamini through the end of the 2030–2031 season.” The statement noted, “Since 2020, Jader has served as a {…}
(Photo: Amati Bacciardi) Having just completed his opera “Ermione” for Naples in March 1819, Rossini was under pressure to meet the deadline for a new opera for Venice’s Teatro San Benedetto the following month. He quickly cobbled together numbers from at least four of his past operas: “Adelaide di Bogogna,” “Ricciardo e Zoriaide,” “Mosè in Egitto,” and “Ermione,” along with {…}
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has announced that it will return for residency at Interlochen this summer. Per an official press release, members of the famed orchestra will lead masterclasses on July 22 and 23 and rehearse with students. Moreover, Detroit Symphony Orchestra music director Jader Bignamini will conduct the Interlochen’s “World Youth Symphony Orchestra in a performance scheduled for July {…}
The Detriot Symphony Orchestra’s “Turandot” has announced two cast changes for its June 2018 performances. First, Jader Bignamini will conduct the performance, stepping in for Leonard Slatkin, who was forced to withdraw from the final three programs of the season to undergo heart surgery. As a result, maestro Slatkin needs three months to fully recover and return to conducting. Additionally, Bass Morris {…}