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Laurence Cummings to lead Haydn’s ‘The Creation’

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(Credit: Robert Workman) The Academy of Ancient Music will open its first season under new Music Director Laurence Cummings on Sept. 28 with a performance co-produced by the Barbican. The evening, which will celebrate new beginnings, will see Cummings direct Haydn’s “The Creation.” The work will be enhanced with a stunning visual narrative from leading projection designer Nina Dunn. Cummings {…}

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Laurence Cumming Named New Music Director of Academy of Ancient Music

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The Academy of Ancient Music has announced that Laurence Cummings has been named as its new Music Director, beginning in the 21-22 season. Cummings is noted for his experience as a conductor as well as a harpsichordist. He has served as Music Director with companies such as the London Handel Orchestra, the London Handel Festival, and the Tilford Bach Society. {…}

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Edinburgh International Festival Unveils 2025 Slate

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The Edinburgh International Festival has started to reveal its 2025 festival. Here is a breakdown of the vocal performances announced so far. Opera Queensland will showcase “Orpheus and Eurydice” in association with Crica. The opera will be conducted by Laurence Cummings and showcase the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Iestyn Davis stars as Orpheus and Samantha Clarke is double cast as Eurydice {…}

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Artist of the Week: Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen

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(Credit: Richard Hubert Smith) Last week, the Glyndebourne Festival opened its 2024 production of “Giulio Cesare,” a revival of a production by David McVicar. The production features a cast of rising stars and baroque specialists. Among them are Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen who is returning to the festival after his successful debut in Händel’s “Semele.” For his performances thus far he {…}

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Alexander Chance Signs With Groves Artists

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(Credit: Benjamin Ealovega) Groves Artists has announced the addition of countertenor Alexander Chance to its roster. The countertenor has performed with such organizations as the Teatro Real de Madrid, Palau de la Música Catalana, Berliner Philharmonie, Hamburg Elphilharmonie, Philharmonie de Paris, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, and Tokyo Opera City, among others. He has also worked with such conductors as including Sir John {…}

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Elena Villalón, Asmik Grigorian, Nicholas Brownlee, Tamara Wilson & Francesco Demuro Lead Oper Frankfurt’s 2024-25 Season

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Oper Frankfurt has announced its 2024-25 season. New Productions The season opens with “Der Prinz von Homburg.” Takeshi Moriuchi conducts and Jens Daniel Herzog directs the work by Henze. It stars Domen Krizaj, Yves Saelens, Magdalena Hinterdobler, Magnus Dietrich, Annette Schönmüller, and Iain MacNeil. Performance Dates: Sept. 22 – Nov. 2, 2024 Nadja Loschky directs “Lulu” and Thomas Guggeis conducts. {…}

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René Barbera, Austrine Stundyte, Tomasz Konieczny & Issachah Savage Lead Dutch National Opera’s 2024-25 Season

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The Dutch National Opera has announced its 2024-25 season. Opera René Barbera, Roman Burdenko, Aigul Khismatullina, Alexander Köpeczi, and Maya Gour Star in a revival of Verdi’s “Rigoletto.” Yi-Chen Lin conducts. Performance Dates: Sept. 2-29, 2024 Britten’s “Peter Grimes” will get a new production by Barbora Horáková. Lorenzo Viotti conducts a cast that includes Issachah Savage, Johanni van Oostrum, and {…}

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Glyndebourne Festival Adds Performance of Händel Opera Following Record-Breaking Ticket Sales

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Glyndebourne has announced the addition of one performance of Händel’s “Giulio Cesare” this summer. The company revealed that due to a record number of ticket sales for its 2024 edition, it will add an August 13 showcase of the Händel work. Many of the tickets will be made available to those who signed up for the Under 30s program, which {…}

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Academy of Ancient Music Goes on Tour with Program to Honor Ignatius Sancho

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The Academy of Ancient Music will present “Sons of England” as part of a tour throughout the U.K. between May 25-31, 2024. The program aims to honor the work of Ignatius Sancho, the first-known Black Briton to vote; he was also an author and composer. The performance features “From Ignatius Sancho,” the first commission for historical instruments since the early {…}