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Bryn Terfel to Make Mexico Debut

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On May 27, Sir Bryn Terfel will perform for the first time in Mexico. The bass-baritone will perform alongside the Sinfónica de Minería with Roberto Kalb conducting at the Sala Nezahualcóyotl del Centro Cultural Universitario. The first part of the concert will showcase pieces from Wagner’s “Die Walküre” and “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.” The second half will include arias by Giacomo {…}

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Sonya Yoncheva, Juan Diego Flórez, Rolando Villazón, Sir Bryn Terfel Headline Rolex Ambassador’s Concert at Opéra National de Paris

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The Opéra National de Paris will showcase a concert of Rolex ambassadors on May 11, 2025. The event will feature Yannick Nézet-Séguin, conducting the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in its Paris Opera debut. Soloists include Sonya Yoncheva, Juan Diego Flórez, Rolando Villazón, Sir Bryn Terfel, and pianist Yuja Wang. Yoncheva will perform the Habanera from “Carmen,” while Flórez takes on “Salut, {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Freddie De Tommaso, Marina Rebeka, Bryn Terfel, Aigul Akhmetshina, Lisette Oropesa, Juan Diego Flórez & Pretty Yende Lead Royal Ballet & Opera’s 2025-26 Season

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The Royal Ballet and Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. The season opens with Puccini’s “Tosca” in a new production by Oliver Mears. Anna Netrebko and Aleksandra Kurzak share the title role. Freddie De Tommaso and Gerald Finley also star. Performance Dates: Sept. 11-Oct. 7, 2025 Speranza Scappucci conducts Verdi’s “I vespri siciliani” in a revival of Stefan Herheim’s production. Marina {…}

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Kristine Opolais, Bryn Terfel, Federica Lombardi & Karen Slack Lead Tanglewood Festival’s 2025 Season

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(Credit: Boston Symphony Orchestra) The Tanglewood Festival has announced the 2025 season. In a statement by Andris Nelsons, the conductor said, “We are excited for another fantastic summer at Tanglewood, full of exceptional music in the beautiful surroundings of the Berkshires. We are delighted to perform Puccini’s ‘Tosca’ with Kristine Opolais and Bryn Terfel, and excerpts from Prokofiev’s ‘Romeo and Juliet; with {…}

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Sir Bryn Terfel Set for Performance at Llangollen Eisteddfod

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Sir Bryn Terfel is set to perform at the Llangollen Eisteddfod’s closing concert on July 13, 2025. The famed bass-baritone, who just completed a run of performances of “Tosca” at the Metropolitan Opera, will perform a list of pieces from his album “Sea Songs” and will be joined by the Fisherman’s Friends, a folk group from Por Isaac, Cornwall. Also {…}

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Bryn Terfel to Retire Scarpia With No Future Met Opera Plans

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On Jan. 9, Bryn Terfel is set to return to the Met after 13 years in “Tosca.” The bass-baritone will sing his final Scarpia performances according to the New York Times. The bass-baritone, who is now 60, has slowly been retiring roles from his repertoire. Terfel was originally set to premiere the David McVicar production but fell ill before opening {…}

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Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Announces Sir Bryn Terfel Song Prize

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The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has launched the £15,000 Sir Bryn Terfel Song Prize.  The first edition of this prize is set for November 2025 with singers nominated by UK conservatories. Singers must present at least one song in Welsh and another in their native language. The artists will engage with the College for a fully-funded three-day {…}

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Sir Bryn Terfel, Renée Fleming, & Anthony Roth Costanzo Lead SongStudio 2025 at Carnegie Hall

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(Photo credits: Jenkins & Eccles) Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute presents the seventh year of SongStudio from Jan. 13–19, 2025. The annual intensive workshop brings eight emerging vocalists and collaborative pianists from around the world together with leading artists and coaches for a week of instruction and performance at Carnegie Hall. The 2025 SongStudio participants will receive private lessons and coaching {…}