Obituary: Conductor James Levine Dies at 77

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Conductor James Levine died on March 9, 2021 at the age of 77 in Palm Springs, California. The death was confirmed by his physician Dr. Len Horovitz and according to Riverside County’s Department of Public Health the cause of James Levine’s death was cardiopulmonary arrest, with Parkinson’s disease as a contributing factor. The maestro was best known for the four {…}

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New York Festival of Song Announces ‘Director’s Pick,’ Starring Gina Perregrino & Mario Diaz-Moresco

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To open its 10th season of NYFOS Next, The New York Festival of Song is set to present Director’s Pick on February 13, 2020 that DiMenna Center for Classical Music in New York. The program, which will be curated by New York Festival of Song’s own Associate Artistic Director Michael Barrett, will emphasize his favorite songs that the organization has {…}

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A Taste Of Dawn Upshaw’s Passion For Modern Opera

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Dawn Upshaw is one of the most respected American sopranos of her generation, having sung at many of the major houses including the Metropolitan Opera. She also performed for the President of the United States. Currently, Upshaw, born on July 17, 1960, is an educator serving as the Artistic Director of the Graduate Program in Vocal Arts at the Bard College Conservatory {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 50th Anniversary Gala: 50 Iconic & Historic Moments From the New House

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The Metropolitan Opera celebrates its 50th anniversary Sunday with a massive gala featuring the greatest stars in opera. The company, which moved to Lincoln Center in 1966, is among the most renowned opera institutions in the world, a place where the greatest of all singers commune on one of the biggest stages in one of the biggest theaters. A few {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Sondra Radvanovsky, Sonya Yoncheva, Angel Blue, Asmik Grigorian Headline Royal Opera House’s 2023-24 Season

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The Royal Opera House has unveiled its 2023-24 season. It all kicks off with a production of “Das Rheingold” directed by Barrie Kosky and conducted by Antonio Pappano. The opera stars Christopher Maltman, Christopher Purves, Sean Panikkar, Marina Prudenskaya, Kiandra Howarth, and Wiebke Lehmkulm. Performance Dates: Sept. 11 – 29, 2023 Next up is “La Forza del Destino” in a {…}

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The Royal College of Music Announces 2022 Summer Season

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(Image Source: Official Facebook Page) The Royal College of Music has announced its 2022 summer season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal performances. It all kicks off with “The American Song,” a concert featuring music by Ives, Amy Beach, Bolcom, Harbison, Cipullo, and Musto. Performance Date: April 27, 2022 John Paul Jennings will {…}

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J’Nai Bridges, Susan Graham, Renée Fleming Headline Kennedy Center’s 2021-22 Fortas Chamber Music Concerts

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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2021-22 Fortas Chamber Music Concerts. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal performances. Mezzo-soprano Susan Graham will join forces with Music from Copland House Ensemble for works by Jalbert, Harbison, and Danielpour. Performance Date: Nov. 4, 2021 Mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges will perform {…}

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New York City Opera to Honor Dominick Argento’s 90th Birthday with Carnegie Hall Concert

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On November 9, 2017, New York City Opera will celebrate the 90th birthday of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Dominick Argento with a one-night concert at Carnegie Hall. The concert will feature two of Argento’s one-act operas, “Miss Havisham’s Wedding Night,” with soprano Heather Buck, and “A Water Bird Talk,” with baritone Aaron Engebreth. The New York City Opera will be conducted {…}

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Obituary: Conductor James Levine Dies at 77

New York Festival of Song Announces ‘Director’s Pick,’ Starring Gina Perregrino & Mario Diaz-Moresco

A Taste Of Dawn Upshaw’s Passion For Modern Opera

Metropolitan Opera 50th Anniversary Gala: 50 Iconic & Historic Moments From the New House

Jonas Kaufmann, Sondra Radvanovsky, Sonya Yoncheva, Angel Blue, Asmik Grigorian Headline Royal Opera House’s 2023-24 Season

The Royal College of Music Announces 2022 Summer Season

J’Nai Bridges, Susan Graham, Renée Fleming Headline Kennedy Center’s 2021-22 Fortas Chamber Music Concerts

New York City Opera to Honor Dominick Argento’s 90th Birthday with Carnegie Hall Concert