Véronique Gens, Helen Charlston, Cyrille Dubois Among Major Gramophone Classical Music Award 2023 Winners

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Photo credit: Colin Miller Winners of the Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2023 have been announced. This article only features winners of vocal-related works. Soprano Dame Felicity Lott took home the Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring her performance career and discography of more than 100 recordings. French soprano Véronique Gens was awarded Artist of the Year and the won the Voice and Ensemble {…}

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Opera North Announces Cast Change for ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’

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Opera North has announced a cast change for its upcoming production of Strauss’ “Ariadne auf Naxos.” The company said that “Erin Caves has sadly withdrawn from the role of Tenor/Bacchus due to illness.” As a result, Ric Furman will sign the role for the Leeds Grand Theatre and the Lowry, Salford Quays performances while David Butt Philip will sing performances {…}

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Marie-Dominique Ryckmanns Highlights Broadcast of ‘Weiße Rose’ From Staatsoper Hamburg

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( Credits: Stefanie Giesder Fotografie) The Staatsoper Hamburg has announced that Udo Zimmermann and Wolfgang Willaschek ‘s chamber opera “Weiße Rose” will be broadcast starting May 9, 2021. The opera for two singers and fifteen instruments will feature Marie-Dominique Ryckmanns in the role of Sophie Scholl, and Michael Fischer as Hans Scholl. Nicolas André will conduct the Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg {…}

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Irish National Opera 2020-21 Review: 20 Shots Of Opera

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(Photo: Hugh O’Conor) With the closure of the theatres, opera companies have turned to streaming their productions. However, with all the goodwill in the world, they tend to fall into the category of second-hand, second-rate experiences. In fact, many would argue that watching an opera on the screen in the comfort of your own home does not work at all. {…}

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Irish National Opera to Present ’20 Shots of Opera’

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Irish National Opera has announced the continuation of its season with “20 Shots of Opera,” which will be filmed and made available on Dec. 17, 2020. The work features 20 compact operas from 20 Ireland-based composers including Gerald Barry, Éna Brennan, Irene Buckley, Linda Buckley, Robert Coleman, David Coonan, Alex Dowling, Peter Fahey, Michael Gallen, Andrew Hamilton, Jenn Kirby, Conor {…}

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Irish National Opera Announces 2020-21 Season

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The Irish National Opera has announced its 2020-21 season. Opera Fireworks stars the singers of ABL Aviation Opera Studio 2020-21. The evening will feature four singers in arias and duets from some of the best-loved operas. Performance Dates: Nov. 17-21, 2020 Mozart’s “The Abduction from the Seraglio” will be showcased in concert performances starring Claudia Boyle, Dean Power, Sarah Power, {…}

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Véronique Gens, Helen Charlston, Cyrille Dubois Among Major Gramophone Classical Music Award 2023 Winners

Opera North Announces Cast Change for ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’

Marie-Dominique Ryckmanns Highlights Broadcast of ‘Weiße Rose’ From Staatsoper Hamburg

Irish National Opera 2020-21 Review: 20 Shots Of Opera

Irish National Opera to Present ’20 Shots of Opera’

Irish National Opera Announces 2020-21 Season