Opera Atelier is set to open its 2023-24 season with the French 1774 version of Gluck’s “Orpheus and Eurydice.” The opera will be performed from Oct. 26 through Nov. 1 at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto. “Orpheus and Eurydice” will star Canadian tenor Colin Ainsworth as Orpheus, soprano Mireille Asselin as Eurydice, and soprano Anna-Julia David as Amour in her {…}
The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University is set to welcome visiting classical voice students to its Baltimore campus for a symposium and intensive coaching sessions as part of Shared Voices, a collaboration between HBCUs and leading conservatories designed to foster a more diverse classical vocal arts. The event will be led by Peabody faculty member Denyce Graves and {…}
According to an in-depth report by VAN Magazine, the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM) is grappling with multifaceted challenges, jeopardizing its ambition to establish itself as a leading, tuition-free conservatory à la Philadelphia’s highly selective Curtis Institute. The appointment of conductor Carlos Kalmar as the director of orchestral studies has spiraled into controversy, marked by persistent allegations of abusive behavior, {…}
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced a cast change for its performances of “Il Barbiere di Sivigilia” on Sept. 23, 2023. The company said that Marco Caria will sing the role of Figaro replacing Davide Luciano. Caria has performed at the Teatro La Fenice, Teatro di San Carlo, Teatro Colón, Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, and Verbier Festival. He is a member of {…}
The Kitchener–Waterloo Symphony Orchestra Association has filed for rankruptcy. The news comes days after it had announced it was canceling its 2023-24 season. In a statement, Rachel Smith-Spencer, Chair of the Board of Directors said “We are absolutely devastated about this outcome. In the last three days, we have appealed to all of our major stakeholders and have exhausted all available avenues {…}
Carnegie Hall Citywide has unveiled its 2023-24 series of free performances across New York City. Here is a rundown of the classical vocal performances on offer. First up is “Mother, let me live!’ starring soprano Alexandra Nowakowski and pianist Michał Biel. The duet will present a program of works by Massenet, Szymanowski, Toldrá, Falla, Obradors, Dvorak, Debussy, and Granados. Performance {…}
Baritone Carlos Álvarez has teamed up with the Teatro Cervantes de Málaga to create the Ópera Estudio for the youth throughout the city. The initiative will kick off with a presentation of “El gitano por amor,” which will allow artists and singers up to age 35 years of age to participate. Prospective candidates can apply up to Nov. 30 via {…}
The Royal Swedish Opera has canceled all performances until Sept. 27 due to a tragic accident on Sept. 21, 2023. The company released a statement that all ticket holders will be contacted. According to the Pledge Times, a man died after falling about 10 meters at the Royal Swedish Opera as he was performing a work task. The man was {…}
The Juilliard School has announced the launch of its new on-demand digital platform, Juilliard LIVE. The school’s new digital platform that includes a curated selection of programming from Juilliard’s music, dance, drama, and preparatory divisions. Highlights offered in the music section include the 2021 historical performance of Handel’s ‘Teseo,” excerpts from Henry Purcell’s “King Arthur,” John Holiday’s masterclass, and more. {…}
The Metropolitan Opera and the Metrograph are teaming up for a presentation of the Oscar-winning film “Dead Man Walking.” The screening is being presented as a preamble to the premiere of the Met Opera’s new production of the American composer Jack Heggie’s “Dead Man Walking.” The film will be screened at the Metrograph on Sept. 24 and will include a {…}
The Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg has announced a cast change for its recital on Sept. 24, 2023. Uzbek soprano Barno Ismatullaeva is set to jump in for Olga Peretyatko, who is sick. She will perform alongside composer and pianist Leon Gurvitch. The program will include Gurvitch’s music. Ismatullaeva has performed at the Staatsoper Hamburg, Bregenz Festival, Staatsoper Hannover, Deutsche Oper am {…}
