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The Untold Story of Omar ibn Said in Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels’ ‘Omar’

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The world of new opera is a fascinating place. Many new operas explore the end of time, making cake, or questionable life choices. But others cover historical moments and figures that should be explored. Composed by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels, their new opera “Omar” looks at the figure Omar ibn Said and his life as an enslaved Muslim in America. {…}
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San Francisco Conservatory of Music Names Michael Tilson Thomas Distinguished Professor of Music

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The San Francisco Conservatory of Music has named conductor and composer Michael Tilson Thomas as the institution’s Distinguished Professor of Music. In his new position, Tilson Thomas will work individually with students, participate in readings with the SFCM orchestra, and conduct masterclasses. Tilson Thomas said, “I’m so looking forward to expanding my work with the next generation of musicians and {…}
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Michael Spyres & Chevalier Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences will get a chance to hear a soundtrack from an anticipated film and the new album from one of the most interesting tenors in the industry. Ariadne auf Naxos Dynamic releases Strauss’ work in a production by Matthias Hartmann. The Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino is led by Daniele Gatti and production from Florence stars Krassimira Stoyanova {…}
Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Artist & Entrepreneur – Tenor Michael Fabiano On His Debut Album & How He Overcame Failure To Create ArtSmart

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For the last decade, Michael Fabiano has emerged as one of the greatest tenors on the planet, performing at the major opera houses around the globe in a myriad of repertoire. Along the way, he’s won many prestigious awards and continually showcased an ability to push the boundaries of his artistic abilities.  But in that same period that Fabiano has {…}
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San Francisco Opera to Present Second Annual Pride Concert

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(Photo: Kristen Loken) San Francisco Opera will present its second annual Pride Concert on June 26 at the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco. Sapphira Cristál, an opera singer, composer, and drag queen, returns as emcee for the evening. Conductor Robert Mollicone leads the San Francisco Opera Orchestra in a program blending opera, musical theater, and pop, with music {…}
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Cincinnati Opera Announces ‘Good Bones’ to Complete Black Opera Project Trilogy

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(Credit: Eric Schwabel) Cincinnati Opera has announced that “Good Bones” will be the third and final work in The Black Opera Project. The opera, with music by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael Abels and libretto by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames, will receive its world premiere in Summer 2028 at Cincinnati Music Hall. “Good Bones” follows a young couple who return {…}
Reviews, Stage Reviews

Cathedral Choral Society 2026 Review: Of Love & Spirit

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(Photo: Cathedral Choral Society) For their final concert of the season, Cathedral Choral Society of Washington and their music director, Steven Fox, offered two concerts within a concert: “Of Love.” This refers to Johannes Brahms’ “Leibeslieder Waltzes,” and “Of Spirit,” including works of the spiritual tradition, belief, and promise of America, along with just fun in singing and in music. {…}
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Sondra Radvanovsky, Leah Hawkins, Christian Van Horn, Gabriella Reyes, Federica Lombardi, Erin Morley Headline Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2026-27 Season

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The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced its 2026-27 season. Christian Van Horn and Kyle Ketelsen lead Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” with Mané Galoyan, Nina Solodovnikova, Lawrence Brownlee, Tommaso Barea, Anna El-Khashem, Christopher Humbert, Jr., and David Leigh. Enrique Mazzola conducts the production by Robert Falls. Performance Dates: Oct. 10-Nov. 1, 2026 Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels’s “Omar” will star Issachah {…}
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Melody Moore, Nikola Printz & Reginald Smith, Jr. to Headline San Francisco Opera’s 2026 Pride Concert

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(Photo: Kristen Loken) San Francisco Opera will present its second annual Pride Concert on Friday, June 26, 2026 at the War Memorial Opera House. Returning as host is Sapphira Cristál, classically trained opera singer, composer and drag queen known for her six-octave range and her runner-up finish on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16. Conductor Robert Mollicone leads the San Francisco {…}

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