San Diego Symphony 2021-22 Review: Song and Symphony

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On Oct. 16, the San Diego Symphony Orchestra presented a diverse program entitled Song and Symphony at the newly constructed Rady Shell. The program included three composers from different backgrounds and countries that were united by the passionate musical language of each piece. The result was an exciting exploration of music led by the infectious conducting of Rafael Payare. Lili {…}

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Q & A: Michelle DeYoung on Performing With the San Diego Symphony, Mahler & the Rady Shell

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On Oct. 16, Michelle DeYoung will make her San Diego Symphony debut singing Mahler’s “Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen.” But the debut will be extra special because the concert will take place at the Rady Shell, a new bayside venue at Jacobs Park which has seen more than 88,000 visitors since its inauguration on August 8, 2021. OperaWire recently spoke to {…}

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Jette Parker Young Artist Programme to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with ‘Meet the Young Artists Week 2021’

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(Credit: Royal Opera House) On Oct. 5, 2021, the Jette Parker Young Artists Programme will kick off their “Meet the Young Artists Week 2021,” celebrating 20 years of the acclaimed program. Among the events are two “Jukebox” concerts on Oct. 5 and 8, with the artists performing three contrasting pieces and the audience able to vote for their favorites. Selections {…}

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Jamie Barton, Will Liverman, Golda Schultz, Luca Pisaroni Headline Vocal Arts DC’s 2021-22 Season

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Vocal Arts DC has announced its 2021-22 season, which will take place in person and virtually. Soprano Golda Schultz opens the season with a recital alongside pianist Jonathan Ware. The concert will include music by Clara Schumann, Nadia Boulanger, Rebecca Clarke, and the premiere of Kathleen Tagg and Lila Palmer’s “This be her verse.” Streaming Dates: Sept. 17-28, 2021 Joshua {…}

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Roderick Williams, Diana Damrau, Elizabeth Llewellyn & Jakub Józef Orliński Lead Wigmore Hall’s Fall Season

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London’s Wigmore Hall has announced the first part of its 2021-22 season. Here are the vocal highlights. Elizabeth Llewellyn and Simon Lepper perform an evening of Finzi, Puccini, Verdi, and Walton. Performance Date: Sept. 3, 2021 Ed Lyon and Theatre of the Ayre join forces for Boësset, Cavalli, Dowland, and more. Performance Date: Sept. 5, 2021 Sabine Devieilhe and Alexandre {…}

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Renée Fleming, Ana María Martínez & J’Nai Bridges Lead Houston Symphony’s 2021-22 Season

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(Credit: Houston Symphony Orchestra) The Houston Symphony has announced its 2021-22 season featuring world-class soloists and Andrés Orozco-Estrada’s final season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. The season opens with Steven Reineke conducting Renée Fleming. Performance Date: Sept. 11, 2021 Andrea Bocelli joins the Houston Symphony for a special evening. Performance Date: Oct. 11, 2021 Bernard Labadie conducts Houston {…}

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Camilla Nylund, Thomas Hampson & Hanna-Elisabeth Müller Lead Dresden Philharmonic’s 2021-22 Season

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(Credit: Dario Acosta/Anna S./Chris Gonz) The Dresden Philharmonic in Germany has announced its 2021-22 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal performances. Prof. Gunter Berger conducts the Philharmonischer Kinderchor. Performance Date: Sept. 5, 2021 Noa Frenkel and Michael Nagy lead a program dedicated to Salvatore Sciarrino. The concert will also feature Martina Schucan, Florian {…}

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Dell’Arte Opera Ensemble to Present ‘Beloveds – Amados’

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Dell’Arte Opera Ensemble has announced the latest concert in its Garden Recital series. “Beloveds – Amados,” which will take place on July 10 at 11 a.m. at the Fort Tryon Park in New York City, will star Luisamaria Hernandez and Geddy Warner. The two singers will be accompanied by pianist and Dell’Arte Opera Ensemble Music Director Chris Fecteau. Hernandez will {…}

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Christina Gansch, Adriana Gonzalez, Rame Lahaj & Irene Roberts Headline Opéra National de Lorraine’s 2021-22 Season

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(Credit: Opéra National de Lorraine) Opéra National de Lorraine in Nancy, France has announced its 2021-22 season. For the purpose of this article, we will focus on the vocal works only. Opera Rossi’s “Le Palais Enchanté” opens the season. The opera spotlights Victor Sicard as Orlando, Arianna Vendittelli as Angelica/Alceste, Fabio Trümpy as Ruggiero, and Mark Milhofer as Atlante. The {…}

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San Diego Symphony 2021-22 Review: Song and Symphony

Q & A: Michelle DeYoung on Performing With the San Diego Symphony, Mahler & the Rady Shell

Jette Parker Young Artist Programme to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with ‘Meet the Young Artists Week 2021’

Jamie Barton, Will Liverman, Golda Schultz, Luca Pisaroni Headline Vocal Arts DC’s 2021-22 Season

Roderick Williams, Diana Damrau, Elizabeth Llewellyn & Jakub Józef Orliński Lead Wigmore Hall’s Fall Season

Renée Fleming, Ana María Martínez & J’Nai Bridges Lead Houston Symphony’s 2021-22 Season

Camilla Nylund, Thomas Hampson & Hanna-Elisabeth Müller Lead Dresden Philharmonic’s 2021-22 Season

Dell’Arte Opera Ensemble to Present ‘Beloveds – Amados’

Christina Gansch, Adriana Gonzalez, Rame Lahaj & Irene Roberts Headline Opéra National de Lorraine’s 2021-22 Season