White Snake Projects is set to return to The Strand Theatre for the world premiere of “To The People Like Us.” The premiere is set to be held on June 28, 2025, and will mark the company’s inaugural community opera. The work was collaboratively written by local teenage students of 826 Boston’s Youth Literacy Advisory Board and is an original, timely story exploring issues of gentrification, {…}
The 2025 lineup for the Ravello Festival has been announced. For the purposes of this article only classical voice concerts are included. Uniting Voices Chicago led by director Josephine Lee is first. Performance Date: July 11, 2025 Mezzo-soprano Annika Schlicht serves as soloist with the Dresden Philharmonic in Wagner’s “Wesendonck-Lieder.” Felix Mottl conducts. Performance Date: August 2, 2025 Tenor Michael {…}
The Mécénat Musica program announced that with more than 700 major donations from individuals and families it has now created the permanent capital of $111,000,000 for Quebec cultural organizations. This goal creates annual revenues of $5,500,000 (5%) for Quebec culture, to ensure its autonomy and financial security, now and for generations to come. The 50 Quebec cultural organizations employs more {…}
Baritone Seán Boylan has joined the roster of IMG Artists for general management. Boylan will be represented by Senior Artist Manager Callan Coughlan-Davies. In a statement, the baritone said, “It is an honour to join this distinguished roster and to be represented by such a respected team. I have known Callan Coughlan-Davies for many years and embarking on this new {…}
The Atlanta Opera is set to present a new production of George Frideric Handel’s “Semele.” The production, which opens on June 7, 2025, at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre and runs through June 15, 2025 will be directed and produced by The Atlanta Opera’s Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. General and Artistic Director Tomer Zvulun. Zvulum blends modern mythology and theatrical {…}
The Bilbao Opera has announced an orchestra change for its production of “Otello.” According to Platea Magazine, the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra will accompany the ensemble of soloists in the production, which opens on May 17. The orchestra will replace the originally scheduled Sinfónica de Bilbao. According to the magazine, the reason for the change is due to the upcoming strikes {…}
The LA Opera has announced a cast change for its production of “Rigoletto.” The company said that Lisette Oropesa will sing the role of Gilda from May 31 to June 15, while Kathryn Lewek will sing the role June 18 through 21. They will replace Rosa Feola, who was originally scheduled. Oropesa has performed the role of Gilda at the {…}
IlluminArts has named Shawn Crouch to the position of Executive Artistic Director. Crouch is an Associate Professor of Professional Practice of Compositin and Theory at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music. At the same institution, he is also artistic director of the Ensemble Ibis New Music Ensemble and program director of the Experiential Music Curriculum. “I am deeply {…}
Soprano Iulia Maria Dan has joined the roster of Zelaya Artists. Romanian Soprano Dan has performed in many of the prestigious opera houses in the world, including Bayerische Staatsoper, Gran Teatre del Liceu, Teatro San Carlo, Semperoper Dresden, Staatsoper Hamburg, Gran Teatre del Liceu, and Théâtre des Champs-Elysées. Dan is the recipient of many prizes and awards at competitions such {…}
Bloomington Opera Camp™ opened its casting process to the community in its”Pre-Production Meeting: Casting” on May 6. This event took place as part of the company’s community-driven performing arts governance initiative. The first meeting, “Pre-Production Meeting: Repertoire,” which took place on March 29, started the conversation for the upcoming seasons. The latest meeting allowed for the community and stakeholders to {…}
Opera Saratoga’s Festival Artists will perform in the upcoming summer events. The first concert, “Songs of Travel” features 18 rising star singers who perform from the “Great American Songbook.” Performance Date: June 1, 2025 Festival Artists perform arias and songs that made them want to be singers at Saratoga Winery. Coaches Amy Burton and Peter Kazaras emcee. Performance Dates: June {…}