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Lyric Opera of Chicago Names Whitney Morrison as First-Ever Artist-in-Residence

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The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced that soprano Whitney Morrison is its first-ever Artist-in-Residence. Morrison is an alumna of The Patrick G. Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center and recently appeared in the world premiere of “Proximity.” She has also performed in such operas as “Fire Shut Up in My Bones,” Dead Man Walking,” “Elektra,” and “Idomeneo.” She was also {…}

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Davóne Tines, Ronnita Miller, Whitney Morrison Headline Detroit Opera’s ‘X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X’

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Detroit Opera is set to present “X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X” starting on May 14, 2022. The opera by Anthony Davis will be directed by Robert O’Hara and conducted by Kazem Abdullah. Taking on the title role of Malcolm X will be Davóne Tines. As Elijah-Street, audiences will see Victor Ryan Robertson. Meanwhile, Whitney Morrison will play {…}

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Athlone Artists Adds Kira Dills-DeSurra to Roster

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Athlone Artists has announced that mezzo-soprano Kira Dills-DeSurra has joined its roster for management. The California native has performed with such companies as Helena Symphony, Opera Idaho, Opera Colorado, Chicago Opera Theater, Central City Opera, Long Beach Opera, and the Castleton Festival, among others. Dills-DeSurra was a National Finalist in the Classical Singer Music Vocal Competition, first prize winner of {…}

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Athlone Artists Adds Kara Goodrich to Roster

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Athlone Artists has added soprano Kara Goodrich to its roster of artists. The soprano has performed with such companies as Opera Philadelphia, Utah Festival Opera, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and Upper Dublin Choristers. She also placed as finalist or took home the top prize in a number of major competitions including the Barry Alexander Vocal Competition, the Giulio Gari Competition, {…}

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Lyric Opera of Chicago 2023-24 Review: Terence Blanchard’s ‘Champion’

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(Photo: Michael Brosilow) Fresh from a Metropolitan Opera premiere last spring (and its subsequent Grammy Award victory), Terence Blanchard’s first opera in jazz, “Champion,” enjoyed its Lyric Opera of Chicago premiere in James Robinson’s vivid and effective staging, a co-production on January 27th, 2024. A dazzling cast led by Justin Austin as Emile Griffith made a powerful case for repeated {…}

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Lise Davidsen, Lisette Oropesa & Tomasz Konieczny Lead Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2023-24 Season

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The Lyric Opera of Chicago is set to open its 2023-24 season. Here is a look at the season. Tomasz Konieczny leads Wagner’s “Der Fliegende Holländer” alongside Tamara Wilson, Robert Watson, and Mika Kares. Enrique Mazzola conducts. Performance Dates: Sept. 23, 2023 – Oct. 7, 2023 Audra MacDonald will perform in one evening. Performance Date: Oct. 6, 2023 Donizetti’s “La {…}

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Berkshire Opera Festival Announces 2023 Season

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The Berkshire Opera Festival has announced its 2023 season. The season includes Puccini’s “La Bohème” at Colonial Theater. The cast will include Whitney Morrison, Yongzhao Yu, Benjamin Taylor, Veronique Filloux, Evan Lazdowski, Ethan Vincent, and James Demler. Brian Garman conducts the production by Jonathon Loy. In a statement, Loy said, “This will be a production with a fresh take that {…}

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Chicago Opera Theater to Present ‘Albert Herring’

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The Chicago Opera Theater is set to present the comic opera “Albert Herring” on Jan. 26 – 29, 2023 at the Athenaeum Center. The Britten opera will be presented under the direction of Dame Jane Glover, and stars Miles Mykkanen, in his company debut as Albert Herring. Other cast members include Whitney Morrison as Lady Billows, Leah Dexter as Mrs. Herring, Justin Berkowitz as {…}

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Metropolitan Opera, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Renée Fleming & Joyce DiDonato Lead Classical Grammy Nominations

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The Grammy Awards have announced their nominations for 2023 with the Metropolitan Opera leading the field in the classical categories. In the Best Opera Recording category Matthew Aucoin’s “Eurydice” was nominated alongside Terrence Blanchard’s “Fire Shut up in my Bones” and Anthony Davis’ “X – The Life And Times Of Malcolm X” “Eurydice” features Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Barry Banks, Nathan Berg, {…}