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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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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Haymarket Opera Unveils 2025 Season

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Haymarket Opera has unveiled its 2025 season. First up is “Ester,” an Oratorio in two parts by Stradella at the Gannon Concert Hall. Performance Date: March 28, 2025 Then comes “The Early Opera Cabaret,” which provides the double function of being a season preview and benefit gala for the organization. It will take place at the Arts Club of Chicago. Performance {…}

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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 {…}

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Works & Process to Spotlight Metropolitan Opera’s ‘El Niño’

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Works & Process is set to present “The Metropolitan Opera: El Niño by John Adams” on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 7 p..m. at the Peter B. Lewis theater in New York. The event will feature a discussion with members of the creative team and cast members who will perform highlights from Adams‘ score. Met Opera general manager Peter Gelb {…}

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Giulio Gari Foundation Announces 2023 Gala

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The Giulio Gari Foundation is set to present a gala on Oct. 15, 2023. The showcase will feature the 2023 winners including Key’mon Murrah, Le Bu, Amanda Batista, Chanea Curtis, Chelsea Lehnea, Younggwang Park, Joseph Sacchi, and Spencer Reichman. They will be accompanied by Mary Pinto. The event will be honor Christine Goerke and Eve Queller with Ken Benson hosting. {…}

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Detroit Opera 2022-2023 Review: Xerxes

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Detroit Opera performed George Friederich Handel’s opera “Xerxes,” written from 1737 to 1738, on commission by the King’s Theatre in London. With a change of hands only months behind, Yuval Sharon has a huge legacy to continue, which was frustrated by the opera’s subpar performance. With a stellar orchestra but a shaky cast, Detroit Opera’s renovated Handel was a very {…}

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

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

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

Nicholas Newton Named 2025 Marian Anderson Vocal Award Winner

Haymarket Opera Unveils 2025 Season

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

Works & Process to Spotlight Metropolitan Opera’s ‘El Niño’

Giulio Gari Foundation Announces 2023 Gala

Detroit Opera 2022-2023 Review: Xerxes