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Q & A: Amy Crankshaw on Pauline Viardot, ‘Cendrillon’ & Orchestrating the Iconic Work
On Nov. 1, 2021, Guildhall School’s Opera will present a double bill of Bizet’s “Le Docteur Miracle” and Pauline Viardot’s “Cendrillon.” The production will fulfill Viardot’s desire with a new chamber orchestration by Amy Crankshaw, Guildhall doctoral composer and a graduate of the school’s MA Opera Making & Writing program presented in an association with the Royal Opera House. The {…}
Q & A: Rafael Payare on his Big Dreams for the San Diego Symphony
Rafael Payare dreams big. The Venezuelan conductor arrived in San Diego during the 2019-20 season ready to make his mark with the orchestra and to establish it as one of the leading American orchestras in the world. But that dream was slowed down in March 2020 when the pandemic struck. But it didn’t stop the conductor from creating. During that {…}
Q & A: Matilda Sterby on Mozart, Swedish Opera & Teaching During the Pandemic
In 2019, Matilda Sterby graduated from the University College of Opera in Stockholm ready to begin her professional career. But 2020 was hit with a pandemic and Sterby’s operatic engagements were canceled including house and role debuts. As a result, the soprano was forced to take a job as a teacher and shift her career path in order to make {…}
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New York Festival of Song to Present ‘A Goyishe Christmas to You!’
The New York Festival of Song has announced “A Goyishe Christmas to You!” scheduled for Dec. 6 at the Kaufman Music Center. The performance, which kicks off at 7 p.m., will feature mezzo-soprano Donna Breitzer, canton Joshua Breitzer, baritone Joshua Jeremiah, mezzo-soprano Robecca Jo Loeb, tenor Alex Mansoori, and soprano Lauren Worsham. The singers will be joined by pianist Steven {…}
New Opera West Announces 2021-22 Season
California-based New Opera West has announced its 2021-22 season. The season kicks off with “Rain Will Come What May.” The music short film is dedicated to the people of Los Angeles and was composed by Jihoun Chung to a libretto by José Faus. The opera stars Janet Szepei Todd. Streaming Date: December 2021 The company has also announced its annual {…}