Divine Art Records has announced “Phase Change,” a new album of orchestral works by composer Patrick Conlon and produced by Dr. Christina Giacona, in the first release of a new collaboration with the Fort Smith Symphony and conductor John Jeter to be recorded in March 2027. Conlon and Giacona are internationally recognized composers, performers, producers and engineers whose credits include {…}
Welcome back as we explore the latest CD and DVD releases from around the opera world. This week audiences get a new “Tosca” recording as well several interesting experimental albums and debut albums. Here are some of the exciting releases of the week. Tosca MaPhil Records releases a live recording of Puccini’s “Tosca,” featuring Kristine Opolais in the title role, {…}
Gil Rose, Producer and Founder of the GRAMMY® Award-winning BMOP/sound, announced a major international expansion of its essential archive of contemporary American orchestral music. The signature record label of the Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) has appointed Presto Music as its exclusive European retailer for physical fulfillment, trade retail, and specialized digital promotion. Additionally, with this global expansion, BMOP/sound today announced the release four {…}
Welcome back as we explore the latest CD and DVD releases from around the opera world. This week audiences get to hear a Verdi album from a leading soprano as well as a “Carmen” from one of the great interpreters of today. There is also a re-release by one of the foremost popera tenors of our time. Bizet: Carmen Aigul {…}
Marina Comparato has released five bonus tracks for her recent album “Romantic Florence.” The new tracks are five bonus tracks are devoted entirely to Luigi Gordigiani. The tracks are “Aime moi bien” “Sei cheta o notte”, “Sonetto del Dante”, “L’esule” and “Alla luna” and re being released on Comparato’s official channels. Together, the five new tracks further expand the recording {…}
Welcome back as we explore the latest CD and DVD releases from around the opera world. This week audiences get to experience several solo albums as well as a recording of Mahler’s monumental symphony. Handel’s Italians Carlo Vistoli explores the legacy of the Italian castrati who helped make the genre of oratorio famous in England in his new album recorded for Harmonia {…}
Welcome back as we explore the latest CD and DVD releases from around the opera world. This week, audiences will get to see a new production of “Nabucco” with a great diva, while another great mezzo releases a new album. There is also a world premiere recording of an opera from the Metropolitan Opera. Here are the new releases of {…}
Welcome back as we explore the latest CD and DVD releases from around the opera world. This week audiences will get to hear a world premiere recording of an important LGBT work, the first ever recording from Heartbeat Opera, a recording from the Houston Grand Opera, and the debut of an acclaimed mezzo. Here are the highlights for this week’s releases. {…}
Welcome back as we explore the latest CD and DVD releases from around the opera world. This week audiences will get another “Maria Stuarda” recording and a new recording of “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.” There are also a number oratorios and world premiere recordings. Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Deutsche Grammophon and C Major Entertainment release Wagner’s “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” {…}
Decca Classics has announced the release of Lise Davidsen’s new album “Verdi.” The album will be released on Sept. 11 and will feature the soprano alongside Edward Gardner and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. The album will feature excerpts from “Macbeth,” “Un ballo in maschera,” “La forza del destino,” “Don Carlo” and “Aida.” The album arrives one week before she opens the {…}
Welcome back as we explore the latest CD and DVD releases from around the opera world. This week comes the release of a bel canto masterpiece with Lisette Oropesa, as well as an album dedicated to Berlin starring Anne Sofie von Otter. John Holiday also makes his album debut. Here is a look at the new releases. Maria Stuarda Naxos {…}