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Key’mon Murrah & Les Talens Lyriques to Perform ‘Handelian Heroes’ at LA Opera

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(Photo credit: L2 Artists) LA Opera will present Les Talens Lyriques and countertenor Key’mon Murrah in “Handelian Heroes” at Zipper Hall at The Colburn School on May 24, 2026. Murrah will perform arias from four of Händel’s “Ariodante,” “Julius Caesar,” “Xerxes,” and “Rinaldo.” Also on the program are instrumental works including the Concerto Grosso Op. 3, No. 2 and the {…}

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Key’mon Murrah to Headline Marian Anderson Vocal Award Recital at Washington National Opera

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(Photo credit: Jeremy Kramer) The Washington National Opera will present Key’mon Murrah in the Marian Anderson Vocal Award Recital on Dec. 17, 204 at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. The countertenor will be joined by pianist Brian Zeger in a program that features arias from such operas as Rossini’s “Zelmira” and Händel’s “Rinaldo” and “Ariodante.” There will be songs by {…}

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Andrea Carroll, Samuel Ramey, Key’mon W. Murrah Headline L2 Artists’ New Roster Additions

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L2 Artists has announced five new additions to its roster. The company revealed that soprano Andrea Carroll, countertenor Key’mon W. Murrah, Samuel Ramey, Kamala Sankaram, and The Serenad3 will be represented by the organization. Carroll has appeared with such companies as Den Norske National Opera, the Wiener Staatsoper, Houston Grand Opera, and Utah Opera, among others. Murrah was the winner {…}

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Key’mon W. Murrah Wins Houston Grand Opera’s 2021 Concert of Arias

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The Houston Grand Opera has announced the winners of its 2021 Concert of Arias. The first-place prize of $10,000 went to Key’mon W. Murrah with Eric Taylor taking home the second place prize for $5,000. Emily Treigle rounded out the top three, winning the third-place prize for $3,000. Winning the Ana María Martínez Encouragement Award of $2,000 was Ángel Vargas. {…}

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The Grange Festival 2026 Review: La Clemenza di Tito

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(Photo: Connor Apps) The Grange Festival is an arts charity presenting concerts each summer in the historic Grade I-listed neo-classical mansion, The Grange, located in Hampshire. Dating back to the 1660s when a brick mansion was built on site, The Grange since then has belonged to a list of successors including royalty and bankers who have contributed to the architectural {…}

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OperaFest LA Announces 2026 Lineup

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OperaFest LA returns in 2026, continuing the collaborative celebration of opera across Los Angeles. The Wallis hosts the “OperaFest LA Kickoff “Panel and Performance. Performance Date:April 11, 2026 (The Wallis) Long Beach Opera presents “Central Park Five.” Performance Date: April 11, 2026 (440 Elm, Long Beach) The Industry hosts “Listening Parties” which blend live performances with recorded work and conversation {…}

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Nicholas Newton Named 2025 Marian Anderson Vocal Award Winner

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Nicholas Newton has been named the 2025 Marian Anderson Vocal Award. Named for the groundbreaking African American contralto, the award recognizes a young American singer in opera, oratorio, or recital repertory and is given annually by the Kennedy Center, offering its winner a cash prize, a residency at Washington’s Duke Ellington School of the Arts, and a recital presented by {…}

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Denyce Graves, Sinéad Campbell Wallace, Étienne Dupuis Headline Washington National Opera’s 2024-25 Season

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Washington National Opera announced its 2024-25 season. It all starts with Beethoven’s “Fidelio” starring Sinéad Campbell Wallace, Jamez McCorkle, Derek Welton, David Leigh, and Denyce Graves. Robert Spano conducts a production by Francesca Zambello. Performance Dates: Oct. 25 – Nov. 4, 2024 Robert Spano conducts “Gods and Mortals: A Celebration of Wagner.” The concert features Christine Goerke and Brandon Jovanovich. Performance {…}