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Stefan Vinke, Barry Banks, Michael Mayes & Meigui Zhang Lead Atlanta Opera’s 2024-25 Season

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The Atlanta Opera has announced its 2024-25 Season. Here is a look at the diverse productions that will be performed. Discoveries Series: The Atlanta Opera immersive “Bohème Project” Following the present season’s traditional production of Puccini’s “La bohème,” in September the Atlanta Opera Discoveries series continues the “Bohème Project” with two immersive productions at Pullman Yards. Produced by Tomer Zvulun {…}

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Laquita Mitchell, Briana Hunter, Kate Lindsey, Barry Banks, Reginald Smith, Jr. Headline Cincinnati May Festival’s 2023 Season

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Cincinnati May Festival has announced its 150th anniversary season. First up is Vaulted Voices at Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church. Audiences will hear the May Festival Chamber Choir, May Festival Youth Chorus, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Performance Date: April 2, 2023  The festival proper kicks off with Bach’s “Magnificat,” which is paired with music by James Macmillan and {…}

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Portland Opera 2018 Preview: Barry Banks, Stephen Powell To Star in ‘Rigoletto’

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The Portland Opera is set to kick off its 2018 production of Verdi’s “Rigoletto.” The production will kick off on May 4, 2018, with subsequent showcases on the sixth, 10th, and a final performance on the 12th. All of the presentations will be at the Keller Auditorium. This year’s production will feature Portland Opera Music Director George Manahan leading baritone {…}

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Opera Roanoke to Present ‘Love and Sacrifice: A Tribute to the Heart of Opera Roanoke’

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Opera Roanoke will celebrate its 50th anniversary with “Love and Sacrifice: A Tribute to the Heart of Opera Roanoke.” The showcase, set for Sept. 21, 2025, will also celebrate the final performances with the company for  Artistic Director Steven White, who is stepping down after over two decades at the helm. White took over the position in 1999 and has {…}

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Rolando Villazon, Ying Fang, Fatma Said, Benjamin Appl & Lea Desandre Lead Dresdner Musikfestspiele’s 2025 Season

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The Dresdner Musikfestspiele has announced the 2025 season with the theme of “LOVE.” For this article, we will focus on the vocal performances. Fabio Luisi NHK Symphony Orchestra is set to join perform Haydn and Mahler with Ying Fang and Jan Vogler. Performance Date: May 18, 2025 The works by Arvo Pärt will be performed by Kadri Toomoja and the {…}

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The Atlanta Opera to Stream ‘The Magic Flute’

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The Atlanta Opera is set to stream Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” on Nov. 8, 2024. The company will begin the presentation on its streaming platform with a pre-show at 7 p.m. and audiences will get exclusive behind-the-scenes insights and sneak peeks with the cast. At 8 p.m., the presentation will begin. The cast will include Santiago Ballerini, Mei Gui Zhang, {…}

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Lilliana Mindel Wins Top Prize at 2024 Schmidt Vocal Arts Competition

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Schmit Vocal Arts has announced that Lilliana Mindel is the winner of the top prize of its annual competition. The Orange County School of the Arts graduate takes home a prize of $10,000. In addition to this competition, the soprano has earned prizes at such competitions as The Music Center’s Spotlight Competition, Opera Buffs Arts of the Future Competition, and {…}