“Rosalind,” a new chamber opera about scientist Rosalind Franklin, will receive its world premiere on April 21, 2026 at the College Chapel of King’s College London. The work by composer Peter Hugh and librettist Clare Heath will be directed by James Hurley, conducted by Mark Austin, and produced by Helix Music. The opera is framed by the eve of the {…}
The Moravian Philharmonic Orchestra Olomouc will present Rossini’s “Stabat Mater” in an Easter concert on April 2 at 7 p.m. local time at Reduta in Olomouc. Vocal soloists include soprano Lada Bočková, alto Monika Jägerová, tenor Daniel Matoušek, and bass Ivan Lyvch. The Moravian Theatre Olomouc Choir, prepared by choirmaster Michael Dvořák, and the Academic Corps Žerotín, prepared by choirmaster {…}
Opera Modesto will present Dvořák’s “Rusalka” at the Foster Family Theater at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto, California this April. Prague-based American soprano Bree Nichols takes on the title role opposite tenor Jason Nichols, who is her husband, as the Prince. Annalisa Winberg directs and Caleb Yanez Glickman conducts. Leading up to the production, the Prague-based couple {…}
Winners for the 24th Maria Callas Brazilian Singing Competition were announced this week. In the male category, 19-year-old Argentine bass Román Coccalotto took first prize, followed by Brazilian baritone Leandro Abreu in second and Mexican tenor Christopher Gonzalez in third. Brazilian sopranos swept the female category, with Elisa Braga claiming first prize, Marília Carvalho and Anna Hernandez sharing second, and {…}
Croatian tenor Tomislav Jukić has been named the winner of the 9th Josep Palet International Singing Competition, following the grand final held March 22 at the Auditori Joan Cererols in Martorell. Jukić receives a prize of €5,000, along with concert engagements within the M’Clàssics Martorell series, participation in tours organized by the Xarxa de Músiques of the Juventuts Musicals de {…}
Soundstreams will present “I Want to Tell You Everything: An Anthology of Love Songs” on April 9, 2026 at the Jane Mallett Theatre at St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts in Toronto. Music Director David Fallis leads the ensemble, with pianist Gregory Oh and percussionist Noam Bierstone. The vocal ensemble features sopranos Vania Chan, Carla Huhtanen, and Lindsay McIntyre, mezzo-soprano {…}
Those accustomed to the grandeur of larger houses like the Metropolitan Opera might approach a performance at the Virginia Opera with moderated expectations, but the company proves such caution unnecessary. While the scale may be smaller and simpler, Virginia Opera consistently delivers excellent vocal talents and imaginative stagings that make the most of their admittedly limited budget. This season’s {…}
(Phot credit: Ben Wright) The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) has released its annual audience trends report, which this year features a new focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Music from the audience perspective. The research was conducted by UK Omnibus Group for the RPO among a nationally representative sample of 2,000 adults in 2025. Surveys conducted for previous years were {…}
(Photo credit: Music Academy of the West) The Music Academy of the West announces its 2026 Summer Music Festival and School under the theme, “American Mosaic.” Here’s a look at the classical voice events. “Oh Beautiful: Songs from Home” features the Music Academy’s Lehrer Vocal Institute fellows performing art songs from their native land. Performance Date: July 1, 2026 The Lehrer {…}
(Photo: Joyce DiDonato by Chris Gonz / YPC by YPC press) The Young People’s Chorus (YPC) of New York City presented its annual Gala Concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City on Monday, March 16th to a sold-out audience. YPC Founder and Artistic Director Francisco J. Núñez and Creative Director Elizabeth Núñez, were {…}
The Eugene Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2026-27 season. Here are the two vocal performances. Rei Hotoda conducts Händel’s “Messiah” with soloist Camille Ortiz. Performance Date: Dec. 13, 2027 Alex Prior conducts a program that includes Copland, Barber, Shaw, and Hanson. The program will include Dan Carlin as narrator and the Eugene Symphony Chorus. Performance Date: March 14, 2027
