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Luke Norvell Wins First Prize at SAS Performing Arts Company and Studios’ 2024 Vocal Competition

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SAS Performing Arts Company and Studios, Inc. has announced the winners of its 2024 Vocal Competition. Tenor Luke Norvell took home first place, which was sponsored by Charles and Edith Upton. The second place winner was bass Cumhur Grögün. This award was sponsored by the company’s patrons. Mezzo-soprano Sadie Cheslak was awarded The Luana DeVol Award for Dramatic Voices’ third {…}

IndieOpera, Streaming

Independent Opera Company to Present Luke Norvell Recital

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Independent Opera Company is set to present a recital by Luke Norvell. The tenor will perform alongside Galina Barskaya on piano a selection of arias from “Rusalka,” “Faust,” and “La Traviata,” among others. Audiences can watch the stream starting March 28 and will be able to watch it thereafter on-demand until April 11. Tickets will be available on independentoperacompany.org. Norvell has {…}

News, Season Announcement

Kathryn Lewek, Rachel Willis-Sørensen, Clay Hilley, Emily Rocha & Duke Kim Lead Canadian Opera Company’s 2026-27 Season

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The Canadian Opera Company has announced its 2026-27 season. Verdi’s “La Traviata” opens the season with a cast that includes Kathryn Lewek, Lucia Cesaroni, Long Long, Luke Norvell, Russell Braun, and Reginald Smith, Jr. Paolo Carignani conducts Arin Arbus’ production. Performance Dates: Sept. 18-Oct. 17, 2026 Laurence Kilsby, Joel Alison, Daniel Okulitch, Lauren Fagan, Martina Myskohlid, and Tracy Dahl lead {…}

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Karita Mattila, Lisa Chavez, Virginia Mims & Mary Evelyn Hangley Lead Sarasota Opera’s 2026-27 Season

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The Sarasota Opera has announced its 2026-27 season. Here is a look: Fall 2026 The season opens with Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” with Kerrigan Bigelow as Gretel, alongside returning Lisa Chavez as the Witch, and Lindsey Polcyn as Gertrude. Spencer Reichman will make his company debut as the Father. Anthony Barrese conducts. Performance Dates: Oct. 30-Nov. 14, 2026 Winter 2027 {…}

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2026 Luciano Pavarotti Foundation Opera Naples International Voice Competition Announces Contestants & Jury Members

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Opera Naples has announced the contestants and jury members and dates for the 2026 Luciano Pavarotti Foundation Opera Naples International Voice Competition. The company revealed that a total of 430 singers from 19 countries applied, and 20 contestants were selected. The contestants include sopranos Hannah Cho, Laura Fernandez, Alexandra Hotz, Virginia Mims, Tess Ottinger, and Sofia Scattarreggia; mezzo-sopranos Ashlyn Brown, {…}

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Vlada Koieva Wins First Prize of Premiere Opera Foundation’s 2025 Virtual Competition

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Premiere Opera Foundation announced the virtual prize winners and honorees from its latest competition cycle. Ukrainian soprano Vlada Koieva received the Virtual First Prize and a $2,000 award. Meanwhile, Australian soprano Natasha Gesto earned the Virtual Second Prize and $1,500, while Georgian tenor Giorgi Guliashvili was awarded the Virtual Third Prize and $1,000. Virtual Premiere Grants of $500 each were {…}

IndieOpera

Fairfield County Chorale to Present ‘Magnificat & Majesty’

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The Fairfield County Chorale will present “Magnificat & Majesty” on Dec. 14, 2025. The program, led by David Rosenmeyer, will feature music by Francesco Durante, Camargo Guarnieri, Franz Schubert, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, highlight sacred choral works spanning Baroque, Classical, and modern repertoire. The evening opens with Durante’s “Magnificat,” followed by Guarnieri’s “Missa Diligite.” The program will  then conclude with {…}

News, Season Announcement

Isabela Diaz, Tim Mead, Jeremy Ovenden, Sarah Brady Star in Grange Festival 2026 Season

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(© Silvana Robert & Máximo Parpagnol) The Grange Festival today unveiled its 2026 season. This article only features opera events. Opera First up is Handel’s “Giulio Cesare” by director David Alden. Tim Mead makes his festival debut in the title role. Sarah Brady, Hugh Cutting, Jess Dandy, Zheng Jiang, James Atkinson, and Owen Willetts are among the cast. Christian Curnyn {…}

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DaCapo Society of Sarasota Opera and Palm Avenue Fine Art Gallery Team Up for Halloween-Themed Opening Night

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(Photo credit: Rod Millington) The DaCapo Society of Sarasota Opera and Palm Avenue Fine Art Gallery will join forces to present a Halloween-themed opening night celebration for the 2025-26 opera season on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. The showcase begins at Palm Avenue Fine Art Gallery (10 South Palm Avenue) at 5:30 p.m. with a curated wine selection, hors d’oeuvres, and {…}