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Ermonela Jaho, William Thomas, Eleonora Buratto, Iván Ayón-Rivas Headlines Opera Rara’s 2024 Slate

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Opera Rara has announced its Spring 2024 performance slate. First up will be the third recital in its Salon Series featuring bass William Thomas as he presented music by Verdi and Donizetti alongside pianist Florent Mourier. Performance Dates: Feb. 22, 2024 Then comes a presentation of the 1857 version of Verdi’s “Simon Bocanegra.” The edition, edited by Roger Parker at Casa {…}

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Sir. John Eliot Gardiner Cancels BBC Proms Performance Following Altercation with William Thomas

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The BBC has confirmed that Sir. John Eliot Gardiner has canceled his participation at the BBC Proms. In a statement, the organization said, “Sir John Eliot Gardiner has decided to withdraw from the performance of ‘The Trojans’ at this year’s BBC Proms. We are grateful that Dinis Sousa will step in to conduct the performance on Sept. 3.” The news {…}

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William Thomas’ Management Releases Statement Regarding John Eliot Gardiner Altercation

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Following the altercation with Sir. John Eliot Gardiner, Bass William Thomas’ management, Askonas Holt, has released a statement. In a statement, the agency said, “We can confirm that an incident took place after Tuesday’s performance of Berlioz’s ‘Les Troyens’ with the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique and Monteverdi Choir at La Côte-Saint-André. Bass William Thomas is looking forward to continuing the {…}

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Rowan Pierce & William Thomas Headline Music at Paxton Summer Festival of Chamber Music

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Music at Paxton has announced its 2023 Sumer Festival of Chamber Music schedule. The festival runs from July 21- 30, 2023, at Paxton House, Scottish Borders. “It is always a delight for us when, after spending the winter months planning and preparing the Festival, we can reveal the artists and programs we have lined up for what we are confident {…}

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Dame Sarah Connolly, Donna Lennard, Ralph Thomas Williams Headline Cheltenham Music Festival’s 2021 Edition

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The Cheltenham Music Festival has announced its 2021 edition, which will feature 10 days of performances, 21 world premieres, and several “free stage concerts.” The festival is set to take place between July 2-11 and will allow socially distanced audiences into venues. “I am tremendously proud that our team will bring world-class performances to Cheltenham this summer. For those who {…}

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Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson, Karah Son, Isabel Leonard, Christine Goerke & Ben Bliss Lead Washington National Opera’s 2026-27 Season

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The Washington National Opera has announced its 2026-27 season. Opera The season opens with Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” in a production by E. Loren Meeker. Karah Son sings the title role with Matthew White, and Michelle Mariposa. Erina Yashima conducts. Performance Dates: Nov. 7-20, 2026 John Adams’ “Nixon in China” will be conducted by Robert Spano and directed by Elkhanah Pulitzer. Renée {…}

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Thomas Hampson, Eleonora Buratto, Sasha Cooke & Louise Alder Lead Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s 2026-27 Season

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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2026-27 season. Klaus Mäkelä conducts Thomas Hampson in a program of music by Gabrieli, Stravinsky, and Walton. Performance Dates: Oct. 8 & 9, 2026 Klaus Mäkelä conducts Thomas Hampson in a program of music by Stravinsky, and Walton. Performance Date: Oct. 10, 2026 Nikolaj Szeps-Znaider conducts Brahms’ German Requiem with Louise Alder and Konstantin Krimmel. {…}

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Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson, Erin Morley, Ying Fang & Joshua Hopkins Lead Tanglewood’s 2026 Season

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The Tanglewood Festival has announced its 2026 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. The  Boston Symphony Orchestra and Andris Nelsons lead a Mozart and Mahler program with soloists pianist Emanuel Ax and soprano Erin Morley. Performance Date: July 11, 2026 Les Arts Florissants and William Christie will perform Charpentier’s “Les Arts florissants and La Descente d’Orphée aux {…}