Oratorio Society of New York to Perform Handel’s ‘Messiah’

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The Oratorio Society of New York is set to perform Handel’s “Messiah” for the 149th time on Dec. 18, 2023 at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. The Society continues its tradition of performing the work. The society first performed the Messiah on Christmas Day 1874 in Carnegie Hall under the baton of founding director Leopold Damrosch. For {…}

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New Study Finds Gender Inequality & Non-Standard Work in US Opera Production

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(Photo credit: Adrien Coquet) Dr. Caitlin Vincent (University of Melbourne) and Dr. Amanda Coles (Deakin University) have published their findings on the gender inequality and the impacts of non-standard work in the US opera industry. The team tracked women’s representation as conductors, directors, and designers at the 11 largest opera companies in the United States – the Metropolitan Opera, Santa Fe {…}

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Toledo Opera Partners with Local Organizations in Preparation for the Upcoming Performance of ‘Cinderella’

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Toledo Opera announced its partnership with Toledo Lucas County Public Library and media partner WGTE Public Media to present a full day of free events in anticipation of Rossini’s “Cinderella.” On Sept. 21 from 9 am until 4:30 p.m. the Sylvania Branch Library will host a variety of opera-related events. The morning kicks off with interviews of the Toledo Opera {…}

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Toledo Opera to Hold Cinderella Royal-Tea

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Toledo Opera and Ohio Living Swan Creek are set to present a Cinderella Royal-Tea on Sept. 23 at 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The event will take place at Ohio Living Swan Creek and will take place to celebrate the upcoming performance of “Cinderella.” Audiences who attend will get feature food, crafts, prizes, and a meet-and-greet with Cinderella stars Sarah {…}

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New Choral Society Announces Cast Change for Haydn’s ‘The Creation’

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The New Choral Society has announced a cast change for its performance on April 30, 2023. The company said that Katherine Whyte would replace Kathryn Lewek, who is ill. Lewek also took to social media and said, “I’m very sad to announce my withdrawal from the New Choral Society’s performance of Haydn’s Creation this Sunday due to illness. Wishing all {…}

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Toledo Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Il Trovatore’

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Toledo Opera has announced a cast change for its production of “Il Trovatore.” The company announced that Leah Crocetto will replace Jennifer Rowley in the role of Leonora. Rowley was set to open the production but due to another cancelation at the Opéra de Rouen, will open the French opera company’s production of “Il Trovatore” instead. Crcoetto, who has appeared {…}

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Oratorio Society of New York to Perform Handel’s ‘Messiah’

New Study Finds Gender Inequality & Non-Standard Work in US Opera Production

Toledo Opera Partners with Local Organizations in Preparation for the Upcoming Performance of ‘Cinderella’

Toledo Opera to Hold Cinderella Royal-Tea

New Choral Society Announces Cast Change for Haydn’s ‘The Creation’

Toledo Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Il Trovatore’