Q & A: Tenor Elliott Brown on Being a Young Artist & Being Part of the Denyce Graves Foundation

The Denyce Graves Foundation began as a way to bridge the past to the future by honoring overlooked musical voices and empowering the next generation of world-class artists. Founded by opera star Denyce Graves, the foundation celebrates trailblazing musicians, music educators, and composers of color through community engagement programs, concerts and presentations, creation of new works of art, establishment of {…}

Oct 27, 2026

Richmond Symphony & Musicians Ratify New Five-Year Collective Bargaining Agreement

On Oct. 22, Richmond Symphony and the musicians of Richmond Symphony, represented by the local American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada (Local AFM) 123, announced the ratification of a new five-year collective bargaining agreement covering this season through 2031. The five-year agreement, an unusually long term for an orchestral collective bargaining agreement, provides meaningful stability for {…}

Oct 26, 2026

Q & A: Ed Lyon on Monteverdi, ‘L’Incoronazione di Poppea’ & His Love for Early Music

Ed Lyon is known for his baroque interpretations as well as his passion for early music. He has performed all over the world at such major theaters as the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Opera di Roma, Garsington Opera, Opera North, La Monnaie Brussels, Pinchgut Opera, Salzburg Festival, The Grange Festival, Grand Théâtre de Génève, and Oper Köln. In addition {…}

Oct 26, 2026

Cast Change: Antonio Poli & Caterina Piva Join Teatro alla Scala’s Verdi Requiem

The Teatro alla Scala has announced two cast changes for its performances of Verdi’s “Requiem.” The company said that “for personal reasons, Fabio Sartori will be unable to perform in the concerts on Oct. 26 and 30 and will be replaced by Antonio Poli on both dates.” Meanwhile, “Due to a sudden illness, Ekaterina Gubanova will be replaced by Caterina Piva {…}

Oct 26, 2026

Artist of the Week: Mirjam Mesak

(Credit: Willfried Hosl) This week the Dallas Opera is set to open its production of Leoš Janáček’s “The Cunning Little Vixen,” directed by Barrie Kosky and in co-production with the Bayerische Staatsoper and Gran Teatre del Liceu. The production will feature several rising stars, including Mirjam Mesak. Mesak, who is an ensemble member of the Bayerische Staatsoper and a winner {…}

Oct 26, 2026

Daniela Mack to Perform Debut Solo Album at National Sawdust

Mezzo-soprano Daniela Mack is set to give a live performance of her debut solo album “SUR,” presented by National Sawdust and Sarah Williams. Mack performs alongside music director and bandoneonist JP Jofre and his quintet. The quintet includes violinist Siwoo Kim, cellist Michael Nicolas, double bassist Chris Johnson, and pianist Sohee Kwon. The evening’s program features songs from the album {…}

Oct 26, 2026

Saioa Hernández, Roberto Alagna, Aleksandra Kurzak, Natalya Romaniw, Eleonora Buratto & Sondra Radvanovsky Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Tosca’ Revival

Puccini’s “Tosca” will return to the Metropolitan Opera On Nov. 1 for 25 performances. The opera will feature multiple casts and will open on Nov. 1 with Saioa Hernández making her highly anticipated company debut in the title role, alongside tenor SeokJong Baek as Cavaradossi and Quinn Kelsey as Scarpia. Oksana Lyniv conducts the first six performances. Then on Jan. {…}

Oct 26, 2026

Liceu + to Stream ‘I Capuleti e I Montecchi’ with Lisette Oropesa & Raffaella Lupinacci

On Nov. 22, Liceu + will stream Bellini’s “I Capuleti e I Montecchi.” The opera will be streamed from the Gran Teatre de Liceu in a production by Allex Aguilera, which premiered at the Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège in 2024. Riccardo Frizza will conduct a cast that includes Lisette Oropesa and Raffaella Lupinacci in the principal roles alongside Iván Ayón-Rivas, Alejandro {…}

Oct 26, 2026

Guy Cutting Joins Askonas Holt for Worldwide General Management

Guy Cutting has joined that roster of Askonas Holt worldwide general management. He will be represented at Askonas Holt by Will Pate and Jack Bushell. The British tenor has performed with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Monteverdi Orchestra and Choir, BBC Proms, and Carnegie Hall. Cutting has appeared on numerous critically acclaimed recordings including Cappella Amsterdam’s “Stravinsky Late Works” and Irish {…}

Oct 26, 2026

Austria Diplomats Advocate for Paata Burchuladze, Following Discovery of Austrian Citizenship

The Austrian Foreign Ministry and Austrian Embassy in Tbilisi are working extensively to get Paata Burchuladze a fair trial in Georgia and providing intensive support for the bass. According to the Salzburger Nachrichten, Burchuladze is also an Austrian citizen and as a result, Austrian diplomats are monitoring the legal proceedings. However, their options are limited because under international law, it {…}

Oct 26, 2026

Bryn Terfel, Christine Rice, Samuel Dale Johnson & Ilona Domnich Lead Grange Park Opera’s 2027 Season

The Grange Park Opera has announced its 2027 season. Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd” will open the season with a cast that includes Bryn Terfel, Christine Rice, Samuel Dale Johnson, Karla Grant, Graeme Broadbent, Jeffrey Lloyd Roberts, Wynne Evans, and Sam Marston. Gianluca Marciano conducts the production by David Alden. Performance Dates: June 3-July 4, 2027 James Rutherford, Christine Rice, Gwyn Hughes {…}