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CD Review: Konstantin Krimmel’s ‘Mythos’

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  If it were not for Franz Schubert, the incommensurably prolific Carl Loewe would be the undisputed champion of 19th century art songs. Older, by just two months, Loewe epitomizes Biedermeier aesthetics with their charming naivety and quasi-lackadaisical trust in God. They materialize in apolitical narratives, and the cultivation of the private sphere – from tales of old to homely {…}

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Konstantin Krimmel & Nicolai Ghiaurov Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week audiences will get a chance to listen to world premiere recordings, a rarely performed work and a legendary recording of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” Ochre  Multiple-GRAMMY-winning ensemble The Crossing offers a new album born of cultural resonance, with new works by three {…}

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Anna Prohaska & Konstantin Krimmel Lead 2024 Opus Klassik Awards Winners

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The Opus Klassik Awards have announced its 2024 winners. The Female Singer of the Year went to Anna Prohaska for “Maria Mater Meretrix,” while the Male Singer of the Year went to Konstantin Krimmel for Schubert’s “Die schöne Müllerin.” The Conductor of the Year award went to Klaus Mäkelä for Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring & The Firebird,” while the {…}

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Konstantin Krimmel, Andrè Schuen, Julien Prégardien, Christiane Karg, Fatma Said Headline Schubertiade’s 2025 Season

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The Schubertiade Schwarzenberg and Hohenems has announced its 2025 season. Here is a breakdown of the vocal performances on offer. Hohenems Bass Lukas Lemcke and pianist Helmut Deutsch perform works by Schubert, Wolf, and Loewe. Performance Date: April 26, 2025 Soprano Katja Maderer joins forces with Amadeus von Wiesensee for a Schubert recital. Performance Date: April 27, 2025 Baritone Liviu {…}

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Sarah Wegner, Konstantin Krimmel & Elsa Dreisig Lead Festival de Granada’s 2024 Season

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The Festival de Granada has announced its 73 edition. Here is a look at the vocal performances. The Orquesta and Coro Nacionales de España will be conducted by David Afkham in a program that includes Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis. The soloists include Sarah Wegener, Wiebke Lehmkuhl, Maximilian Schmitt, and Ashley Riches. Performance Date: June 26, 2024 The Orchestre de Paris, Christiane {…}

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 Konstantin Krimmel, Dame Sarah Connolly & AJ Glueckert Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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And we’re back for this week’s edition of the major CD and DVD releases on offer. Those looking for legendary performances will be thrilled by some of this week’s releases. But there are also two solo albums of great interest. Let’s check it out. Mahler Pioneers SOMM RECORDINGS announces “Mahler Pioneers,” a major addition to the Mahler catalog with the {…}

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Gramophone Announces 2024 Award Winners

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Gramophone has announced its 2024 award winners. Here are the opera / vocal winners. The Opera Category Winner was Salzburg’s recording of “Katya Kabanova,” directed by Barrie Kosky and released by Unitel. The opera stars Corinne Winters, Evelyn Herlitzius, David Butt Philip, and Benjamin Hulett. Of the opera, the publication noted that “Above all, the success of this recording belongs {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Elīna Garanča, Jonathan Tetelman, Véronique Gens, Corinne Winters Among Nominees for Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2024

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Gramophone Classical Music Awards has announced its nominees for its 2024 edition. Here is rundown of the vocal nominees. CHORAL Delius – “Mass of Life” – Bergen Philharmonic, Sir Mark Elder (LAWO) Elgar – “The Dream of Gerontius” – Gabrieli Consort & Players, Paul McCreesh (Signum) Parry – “Prometheus Unbound” – London Mozart Players (Chandos) EARLY Josquin – “Motets & chansons” – Cut Circle, Jesse Rodin (Musique en {…}