The Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal has announced that Madam Madeleine Careau will step down from her position as Chief Executive Officer. Her term will end at the end of the season in June. Careau said that she decided after considering it for some time. In a statement, Careau said, “After careful consideration, I’ve concluded that the time had come for {…}
(Photo credit: The Glasshouse) The Royal Northern Sinfonia has opened registration for “Share the Stage: A Child of Our Time.” The project features a performance of and is based on Michael Tippett’s “A Child of Our Time,” a work for orchestra and chorus that encourages community involvement. The Royal Northern Sinfonia is “looking for people who love to sing to {…}
The first ever “Muffled Voices” festival is set to give the Russian premieres of three American operas by composers Missy Mazzoli, Amy Beach, and Anne LeBaron. Mazzoli’s “Proving Up,” with a libretto by Royce Vavrek, Beach’s “Cabildo,” featuring a libretto by Nan Bagby Stephens, and LeBaron and Thulani Davis’ “Blue Calls Set You Free” are among the ten chamber operas {…}
Peter Lodahl has announced his resignation as Music Director of the Copenhagen Phil. In a statement, the orchestra said, “Lodahl has unfortunately chosen to resign from his position with the orchestra to focus on his own singing career instead.” During his tenure, the conductor broke all previous audience records and established itself as the Northern leading innovative orchestra. In a {…}
(Photo credit: Freddie Collier & Jennifer Taylor) The Lincoln Center announced its “Summer for the City” series in its inaugural season under Renée and Robert Belfer Music Director Jonathon Heyward. This article only features vocal works. Mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges sings Peter Lieberson’s “Neruda Songs,” in “Carlos Miguel Prieto Conducts Haydn and Ginastera.” Performance Dates: July 30 & 31, 2024 “An {…}
(Photo: MoniQue) Composer Marius Binder and librettist Robert Prosser see their new opera, “Lorit,” as a modern version of the mediaeval mystery play, in which allegorical figures embodying present-day values and behavioral traits are used to educate the audience. The plays were re-enactments of well-known religious stories containing issues that would have weighed upon the mediaeval mind, such as The {…}
Mezzo-soprano and teacher Winifred Honor McKellar passed away on Feb. 2 at the age of 103. Born on Nov. 10, 1920, in New Zealand, McKellar began music and dance lessons at an early age and began sining when she was 16. She graduated with a BA from the University of Otago in Dunedin in 1942 and with a MusB in {…}
The world of what is considered recognized literature and art has come a long way since the days of completely disregarding dime comics snatched from the spinner rack at the corner candy store, all set to be instantly disposable. And — oh the lucky few who preserved those “classics,” featuring caped heroes, now worth not-so-small fortunes. No, with advent of {…}
OperaLombardia has announced its 2024-25 season. The season will open with Puccini’s “La Bohème” with conductor Riccardo Bisatti. Performance Dates: Como, Teatro Sociale – Sept. 26 & 28, 2024 Cremona, Teatro Ponchielli – Oct. 4 & 6, 2024 Brescia, Teatro Grande – Oct. 11 & 13, 2024 Pavia, Teatro Fraschini – Oct. 18 & 20, 2024 Parma, Teatro Regio – Spring {…}
Elīna Garanča has revealed her plans about how she sees her career transforming once she is done performing. In a recent interview with Ö3’s “Breakfast with Me” in the lead-up to the Wiener Opernball, the famed mezzo-soprano said that she has been thinking of ending her career for a some time. She said, “I’ve been thinking about the end of {…}
The Winchester Chamber Music Festival has announced its 2024 slate. Here is a rundown of the vocal highlights on offer. The Opening Concert will feature soprano Katharine Dain as she takes on “Three Songs” by Amy Beach. The performance also features the Festival String Quartet and Gould Piano Trio, interpreting works by Hellawell, Haydn, and Ravel. Performance Date: May 3, 2024 {…}