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Randall Scarlata, Christine Goerke, & Sherezade Panthaki to Perform in the 2025 Manchester Music Festival

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The Manchester Music Festival has announced its 2025 season lineup. This article only features opera events. Soprano Sherezade Panthaki performs works by Handel and Purcell on the opening night program, “Baroque and A Famous Musical Quote.” Performance Date: July 10, 2025 Composer Perry Goldstein and writer Richard Powers discuss their collaborations and creation of “Birding by Ear.” Baritone Randall Scarlata {…}

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Brooklyn Art Song Society to Perform Cycles II

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On Nov. 9, 2025, the Brooklyn Art Song Society will continue its 2025–26 season with the second installment of the Cycles series, a year-long journey through the most ambitious and emotionally expansive works in the art song repertoire. The “Cycles II: Dichterliebe Reimagined” concert will pair Schumann’s “Dichterliebe” with two contemporary reflections on similar themes, including selections from Bernard Foccroulle’s {…}

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Groupmuse Presents 10,000th Concert

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Groupmuse, a worker- and musician-owned cooperative has reached a major milestone by hosting its 10,000th concert. The majority of Groupmuse’s events take place in non-traditional concert spaces, like living rooms, cafes, distilleries, and backyards. The 10,000th concert was titled, “”Warm your winter with A House Concert.” The concert took place in Portland, Oregon and featured star classical guitarist David Elan {…}

News, Season Announcement

Brooklyn Art Song Society Announces 2025-26 Season

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Brooklyn Art Song Society (BASS) has announced its 2025–26 season. Artistic Director Michael Bronfman said, “In times of crisis, BASS has always doubled down on the core belief that the experience of sharing something expressive face-to-face with others is not a luxury but a fiercely urgent necessity. We will not be silenced and we will not slow down.” The season {…}

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In Midst of Trump’s Assault on Arts Industries, Major Musicians Launch Petition in Favor of Freedom of Artistic Expression

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A number of the world’s major classical artists have penned a petition to underscore the importance of free expression and artistic freedom in society. “We, the undersigned, are American classical musicians. Our passion and mission are making music and, in doing so, offering listeners the possibility of deepening their experience and understanding of the world. We are not politicians: We {…}

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The Bach Choir of Bethlehem Announces 2025 Bethlehem Bach Festival

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The Bach Choir of Bethlehem has announced its 117th Bethlehem Bach Festival, titled, “A Reimagined Celebration of Music, Tradition, and Bach.” The four-day celebration of Bach features beloved traditions, acclaimed performers, and fresh new programming. This year the festival takes on a streamlined format, transforming the event into one immersive, long weekend filled with the music, scholarship, and community that define the {…}

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Brooklyn Art Song Society Releases ‘The Minnesota Connection’

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The Brooklyn Art Song Society has released “Circles V: The Minnesota Connection” on its Digital Concert Hall. The concert will be available for FREE to non-subscribers. “The Minnesota Connection” features soprano Tori Tedeschi Adams as well as baritone Jesse Blumberg. The concert also features pianist Michael Brofman, baritone Randall Scarlata, and pianist Laura Ward. OperaWire‘s review praised the performance, stating {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Brooklyn Art Song Society 2023-24 Review: Circles V – The Minnesota Connection

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(Photo: Catherine Hancock) Brooklyn Art Song Society (BASS) presented “Circles V: The Minnesota Connection” on Friday, February 2nd 2024 at First Unitarian Church of Brooklyn. The program focused on works by Michael Djupstrom, Libby Larsen, Reinaldo Moya, and Dominick Argento. The pre-lecture before the program began featured Larsen and Moya discussing their works and the Minnesota connection. Larsen’s comments about her work, “The {…}

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Kathleen Battle, Thomas Hampson, Matthew Polenzani & Jamie Barton Lead Chamber Society of Lincoln Center’s 2024-25 Season

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The Chamber Society of Lincoln Center has announced its 2024-25 season featuring a number of vocal performances. Here is a look. The company will present an Opening Night concert entitled “Haydn’s Suprise” dedicated to Haydn. Soloists include Stephanie Blythe, Michael Stephen Brown, Wu Han, Aaron Boyd, Daniel Phillips, Pinchas Zukerman, Paul Neubauer, David Finckel, Nina Bernat, and the Viano Quartet. {…}