Royal College of Music Opera Studio to Present the UK Premiere of Libby Larsen’s ‘Barnum’s Bird’

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The Royal College of Music Opera Studio will give the UK premiere of Libby Larsen’s “Barnum’s Bird” on June 28. Grammy Award-winning composer Libby Larsen’s chamber opera “Barnum’s Bird” tells the true story of PT Barnum and his star opera singer, Swedish soprano Jenny Lind. In two acts Larsen tells the story of the famous tour of America in 1850 {…}

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Camerata Pacifica to Present Libby Larsen’s New Work ‘Land’

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Photo: San Francisco Classical Voice Camerata Pacifica will present Grammy Award-winning composer Libby Larsen’s new work “Land.” “Land” was commissioned for Camerata Pacifica by Joan Davidson in memory of her late husband, John Schnittker. It features six movements for French horn, cello, and piano. Also on the program are pieces by multicultural composers such as Arvo Pärt, Isang Yun, Julia {…}

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New Camerata Opera’s 2019-20 Season To Feature Zarzuela, Libby Larsen Piece

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The New Camerata Opera has announced its 2019-20 season. The company will open with its traditional Black & White Gala at Open Jar Studios in Time Square. The event will feature performances from the company’s co-founders with Pianist Eric Sedgwick as music director. Performance Date: Sept. 24, 2019 The company will then showcase the zarzuela “El Barbero de Sevilla” at {…}

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WestEdge Opera 2017 Review – Frankenstein: Libby Larsen’s Opera Gets Vibrantly Immersive Production

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If Mary Shelley bumped into Libby Larsen at West EdgeOpera, at the final matinee of “Frankenstein,” what would she have said? “Good job, Girl. Another new vista. A moving monster and a compelling draw away from the axe Viktor Frankenstein had to grind?” Or, “What on earth are you talking about – my monster and his maker, a 21st century {…}

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Pene Pati, Franziska Heinzen & Véronique Gens 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 be able to listen to rarities from Massenet, Mozart, and Campra. Love Bade Me Welcome The new album is a collection of choral music from composer J.A.C. Redford exploring spirituality, love, and the human experience. Blending traditional forms with {…}

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Lidia Fridman, Isabel Leonard & Matthew Polenzani 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 hear new recordings of two famed works, one in the French repertoire and the other in the Italian repertoire. There will also be holiday recordings and some world-premiere pieces. Changing Navona releases Choral Chameleon, under the direction of Vince {…}

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Brooklyn Art Song Society Releases ‘Histories I: Das Wort’ for Stream

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Brooklyn Art Song Society has released its concert “Histories I: Das Wort” for streaming. The company’s performance can be seen for free access and features a program exploring the themes of Love, Sin, and Redemption through the music of Brahms, Dvořák, and Wolf. The concert features outstanding performances by vocalists Lucy Fitz Gibbon, Anna Laurenzo, Sidney Outlaw, and Brian James {…}

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Brooklyn Art Song Society to Present ‘Histories II: Medieval

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The Brooklyn Art Song Society is set to present “Histories II: Medieval.” The concert will be performed on Nov. 3, 2024, at Roulette in Downtown Brooklyn. “Histories II: Medieval” will showcase medieval-inspired works by modern composers including Samuel Barber’s “Hermit Songs,” Libby Larsen’s Irish and Gnostic texts (Donal Oge, The Magdalene), and Gilda Lyons’ “Songs of Lament and Praise.” The {…}

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Oratorio Society of New York to Open Season with ‘Carmina Burana’

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The Oratorio Society of New York led by Music Director Kent Tritle is set to launch its 2024-2025 season with “Carmina Burana.” The concert set for Nov. 11, 2024, at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage in Carnegie Hall will feature soprano Eva Martinez and tenor John Riesen, both making their Carnegie Hall debuts. The concert will also showcase baritone John {…}

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Royal College of Music Opera Studio to Present the UK Premiere of Libby Larsen’s ‘Barnum’s Bird’

Camerata Pacifica to Present Libby Larsen’s New Work ‘Land’

New Camerata Opera’s 2019-20 Season To Feature Zarzuela, Libby Larsen Piece

WestEdge Opera 2017 Review – Frankenstein: Libby Larsen’s Opera Gets Vibrantly Immersive Production

Pene Pati, Franziska Heinzen & Véronique Gens Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Lidia Fridman, Isabel Leonard & Matthew Polenzani Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Brooklyn Art Song Society Releases ‘Histories I: Das Wort’ for Stream

Brooklyn Art Song Society to Present ‘Histories II: Medieval

Oratorio Society of New York to Open Season with ‘Carmina Burana’