Tonia Evans Cianciulli Premieres ‘Nightingale of the North’ a Love Song to Newfoundland’s First Opera Star

Tonia Evans Cianciulli is set to premiere her new work, “Nightingale of the North.” The work is a tribute to Georgina Stirling, Newfoundland’s first international opera singer. Poet Vaughn Harbin collaborated with Tonia on the lyrics. The song features alto flute by Rozalind MacPhail and guitar by Jesse Fegelman. The track was produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Dima Graziani. {…}

Q & A: Mimi Johnson, the Founder & Director of Performing Artservices (1972) & Lovely Music (1978), on Robert Ashley’s ‘Celestial Excursions’

(Credit: Matilde Chambon) Mimi Johnson is founder and director of Performing Artservices (1972) and Lovely Music (1978). She was married to composer Robert Ashley and continues to produce and tour his work, including all of Ashley’s operas, from “Perfect Lives” (1978-81) through “Crash” (2013-15) and “Quicksand “(2011-16). OperaWire reviewed Johnson’s most recent productions of Ashley’s operas, including “Improvement (Don Leaves {…}

Mediterranean Music Association Unveils ‘Summertime’ 2025 Programming

The Mediterranean Music Association (MeMA) announces its “Summertime” 2025 programming. This article only features classical voice events. “La Dirindina” by Scarlatti is directed by Davide Gasparro, with sets and costumes by Danilo Coppola. Andrea Certa conducts the MeMA Chamber Orchestra. Performance Dates: August 2 & 4, 2025 Händel’s “Rinaldo” is directed by Danilo Coppola. Andrea Certa conducts. Performance Dates: August {…}