The Donald Brinegar Singers and the JPL Chorus will present a concert of masterworks by Gabriel Fauré on June 1. The concert showcases some of Fauré’s most loved compositions, such as “Cantique de Jean Racine” and “Requiem,” Op. 48. Also, this concert marks the world premiere arrangement by David García Saldaña of Faure’s “Tristesse.” Dr. Brinegar conducts. Alan Geier is {…}
The Sinfónica de Tenerife has announced its 2025-26 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Nuni Coelho and Catriona Morison team up for Strauss, Mahler, and Schumann. Performance Date: Nov. 28, 2025 Pablo González conducts Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with Maria Espada, Cristina Faus, Airam Hernandez, and Sebastia Peris. The program also includes music by Diaz. Performance Dates: {…}
Chicago Fringe Opera will present a new improv show, “Op*erratic” starting on May 28, 2025. Set to take place at Borelli’s Pizzeria until July 2, the showcase will feature a cast of six rotating performers from a roster of 18 as they improvise a 33-minute opera based on a single audience suggestion. Everything will be invented in real time. The {…}
Sarasota Opera has received a $50,000 grant from the Selby Foundation to assist in purchasing seven new pianos. The funds will help Sarasota Opera procure three baby grand pianos and four upright pianos. Per a press release, two of the three new instruments will replace several that have been damaged by humidity and two decades of usage. The pianos are {…}
Zenith Opera Competition has announced the winners of its 2025 edition. First prize went to mezzo-soprano Edith Grossman, while baritone Hyunkyum Kim took home second prize. Soprano Sara LeMesh rounded out the top three. The Gregory Kunde Nova Award was given to baritone Jared Werlein. This year’s jury included Matthew Broom of English National Opera, Eline De Kat of Opéra {…}
(Credit: Jonathan Tichler / Met Opera) For the second time this season, the Metropolitan Opera is reviving “Il Barbiere di Siviglia.” Unlike the first cast, which was showcasing several established Met Opera veterans, this second cast featured rising stars. In many ways, this second revival exemplified the Met’s future and artists who will most likely become established faces on the {…}
(Credit: © Luciano Romano) Rai5 will finally present the Teatro San Carlo’s opening night production of Dvořák’s “Rusalka.” The opera, which was originally set to be shown on Nov. 20, 2024, will be broadcast on May 29. The production is directed by Dmitri Tcherniakov and conducted by Dan Ettinger. Asmik Grigorian stars in the title role alongside Adam Smith as {…}
The U.S.-Israel Opera Initiative is set to launch on June 15, 2025, with a special program featuring the Washington premiere screening of the acclaimed Israeli opera “Theodor.” The event will take place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and will include remarks by the opera’s composer, Yonatan Cnaan, and live performances from members of the cast {…}
Arcadia Artists has reopened as a boutique artist management firm founded by Veronika Arkhangel. The management company specializes in a personal approach to guiding operatic careers. With over 16 seasons at The Metropolitan Opera and experience at CAMI and TACT, Arkhangel will bring deep industry expertise and a commitment to supporting exceptional vocal talent. Arkhangel is a graduate of the {…}
The Chicago Sinfonietta has announced that Sidney P. Jackson Jr. has been appointed as its new President and CEO. Jackson was selected from 186 candidates who hailed from across the United States, Canada, and Europe. He has extensive experience as an executive in non-profit and arts organizations. His most recent position was as Vice President for Development of the New {…}
The Teatro Cervantes de Málaga has announced its 2025-26 season. Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” will star Lianna Haroutounian, Michael Weinius, Clementine Margaine, and Marko Mimica. Pedro Halffter conducts the production by Alex Aguilera. Performance Dates: Sept. 25 & 28, 2025 Ismael Jordi, Rihab Chaieb, and Alfonso Mujica star in Massenet’s “Werther.”Pau-Emile Fourny directs. Performance Dates: Nov. 28 & 30, 2025 {…}