The Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería is set to close its 2023 summer festival with Mahler’s Symphony No. 2. The concert, which will be held at the Sala Nezahualcóyotl in Mexico City will see Carlos Miguel Prieto conduct the famous piece. Soloists will include soprano Karina Gauvin and mezzo-soprano Guadalupe Paz. The Coro de la Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería will be led {…}
The Metropolitan Opera has announced its Summer Encores of past performances from its acclaimed Live in HD series of cinema presentations. The screenings will take place in the United States and Canada. The United States tickets will be available on Fathom Events, and in Canada can be purchased through Cineplex. The Metropolitan Opera’s 2023 Live in HD Summer Encore Philip {…}
Garsington Opera has announced Michelle Williams as its new Director of Artistic Administration. The Executive Director, Nicola Creed, and Artistic Director, Douglas Boyd announced that Williams will take up the role of Director of Artistic Administration and will join the Garsington team in September to succeed Laura Canning who has been appointed General Director & CEO of Opera North. Williams {…}
PARMA Recordings has released Garth Baxter’s newest opera “Lily” on YouTube. Composed alongside librettist Lisa VanAuken (Lisa Van Allen), the opera is based very loosely on the novel “The House of Mirth” by Edith Wharton and tells the story of the tragic descent of Lily Bart from high society in upstate New York in the early 20th Century. The recording {…}
The Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has announced its 2024 season. The season opens with Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville“ conducted by Jonathan Brandani and directed by Eric Sean Fogel. The work will star Justin Austin, Hongni Wu, and Nathan Stark. Performance Dates: May 25-June 29, 2024 Joshua Blue, Katerina Burton, Thomas Glass, and Brittany Renee lead Puccini’s “La Bohème.” {…}
This week audiences will experience new music and a number of rare pieces in the repertoire. Rising Lawrence Brownlee’s is set to release a new album “Rising,” in celebration of Black Music Month. “Rising” features a program of new songs that Brownlee commissioned from six up-and-coming African-American composers (Damien Sneed, Brandon Spencer, Jasmine Barnes, Joel Thompson, and Shawn E. Okpebholo), {…}
Leeds Lieder has announced that it has been unsuccessful in its application to the Arts Council for funding for the 2023 festival. The festival announced that it was rejected for a grant of £60,000 and as a result, it will no longer be able to live-stream for this year’s events as the organization has been left “severely depleted.” In a {…}
Credit: Brian Medina Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre has unveiled its 22nd season of the Summer Music in the Garden series, slated for June 21 to Aug. 27, 2023. This free annual event includes 18 concerts at the Toronto Music Garden. The music ranges from dance to classical, presented by new and known artists. Toronto-based pianist Gregory Oh and Associate Curator Rebecca {…}
The Theater St. Gallen has unveiled its 2023-24 season. Here is a look at the classical vocal and operatic performances. First up is a performance of “Carmina Burana” featuring Kali Hardwick, Jonah Hoskins, Shea Owens, and Vincenzo Neri. Modestas Pitrenas conducts. Performance Dates: Sept. 8 – Oct. 1, 2023 Rolando Villazón performs in recital alongside Carrie-Ann Matheson. They will deliver {…}
(Credit: Neda Navaee) Soprano Nina Stemme was awarded the San Francisco Opera Medal immediately following the June 4 premiere of “Die Frau ohne Schatten.” During an on-stage ceremony, Matthew Shilvock, the General Director of San Francisco Opera, stated, “Nina, your artistry brings a transcendent quality into our world, resonating deeply within our souls. You have led us on countless heroic {…}
Dell’Arte Opera Ensemble will present a free concert in benefit of Ukraine and World Central Kitchen on June 11, 2023. The showcase will feature soprano Jennifer Gliere, soprano Judith Barnes, and bass Jonathan Harris. Chris Fecteau will join them from the piano. The program will feature music by Gliere and Lysenko, among others. The performance will take place at Campos {…}