Soprano Ashley Becker Joins Bellingham Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Women’s Voices’

Soprano Ashley Becker will be joining the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra in performance on Nov. 8, 2020 as part of the “Women’s Voices” series. The showcase will feature music by Frances Pollock, Willetta Parker, Florence Price, Undine Smith Moore, Gwenyth Walker, Alexandra Gardner, and Lori Laitman. Becker, who has recently performed with such companies as Riverside Opera/Orchestra, Amore Opera, and Savannah {…}

Teatro Grattacielo Releases ‘Beniamino Gigli 100 Years at MET: Scenes from Boito’s Mefistofele’

Teatro Grattacielo has released its first streaming project, “Beniamino Gigli 100 years at MET Scenes from Boito’s Mefistofele.” The hour-long video, made in honor of the legendary tenor, features an introduction from his granddaughter Francesca Romana Gigli as well as commentary by critic John Yohalem. There are performances by tenor Thomas Massey as Faust, bass Alessandro Tirotta as Mefistofele, soprano {…}