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Primo Artists Adds ‘The Snowy Day’ Composer Joel Thompson to Roster

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(Image Courtesy of Primo Artists) Primo Artists has added composer Joel Thompson to its roster for Worldwide General Management. Thompson, the current (and first-ever) Composer-in-Residence at Houston Grand Opera and the winner of the 2023 Sphinx Medal of Excellence, has been commissioned by such organizations as New York Philharmonic, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Aspen Music Festival, Bravo! Vail Music Festival, Houston {…}

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New Orleans Opera Association & Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Announces Joint Appointment of New Assistant Director of Communications

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The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and New Orleans Opera Association have announced the appointment of Mariah Forde has been appointed Assistant Director of Communications in a move aimed at bringing the organizations together in partnership. Forde, who kicked off her tenure in 2023, will work with both companies to develop their brands and develop their relationships with local communities. “The Louisiana {…}

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Renée Fleming, Denyce Graves, Aundi Marie Moore, Brandie Sutton, Justin Austin Headline Washington Performing Arts 2022-23 Season

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Washington Performing Arts has announced its 2022-23 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal and operatic performances. The Men and Women of the Gospel Choir, under conductor Theodore Thorpe III, will present “We’ve Come This Far By Faith: A 30th Anniversary Celebration.” Performance Date: Nov. 20, 2022 Tito Muñoz will conduct the Sphinx {…}

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Peabody Institute to Host Panel on Post-COVID Arts Landscape

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In a symposium on February 10 hosted by the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, a panel of prominent artists, administrators, and fundraisers will meet to explore the post-Covid landscape of the performing arts. Titled “The Next Normal: Arts Innovation and Resilience in a Post-Covid World,” the event will be free to watch online, with registration required at Peabody’s {…}

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Washington Concert Opera Names New Executive Director

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The Washington Concert Opera has announced that Tehvon Fowler-Chapman will become WCO’s new Executive Director, starting on August 3, 2020.  Fowler-Chapman has held roles at organizations spanning the performing arts, including  Vical Arts DC, National Sawdust, and Wolf Trap Opera. He has also worked alongside Artist Relief Tree, Sphinx Organization, and Project 440. “I’m incredibly excited to return to the {…}

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Social Media Beat (Week 3/24-30): How Did Anna Netrebko, Vittorio Grigolo and Carmen Giannattasio Enjoy The First Full Week Of Spring?

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It’s the beginning of Spring and that means the stars are out and about preparing new roles, sporting new fashion and enjoying the weather. David Portillo enjoyed an evening at the LoftOpera watching the company’s acclaimed production of Rossini’s “Otello.” Inspiring performance today of Rossini’s Otello in Brooklyn. #loftopera #tenors #desdemona @loftopera A post shared by David Portillo (@porttenor) on {…}

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Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Announces a New Labor Agreement

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The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) musicians and management announced a new five-year labor agreement to take effect on Sept. 9. The new agreement provides competitive salary increases which fall in the top 10 percent of American orchestras, flexible scheduling, industry-leading audition, and tenure practices, reinforcing the CSO’s dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The contract provides for a base salary {…}

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Opera MODO Launches New Directory for Trans, Non-binary, and Gender Diverse Opera and Classical Voice Professionals

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Detroit-based Opera MODO has announced that it will be the first sponsor of a newly publicly accessible online directory of trans, non-binary, and gender diverse opera and classical voice professionals. Per an official press statement issued by the organization the director aims to fulfill the following objectives: Provide opera companies, symphony orchestras, and other arts organizations with a direct list {…}

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Lina González-Granados Announces New Worldwide Management

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(© Todd Rosenberg Photography 2022) Conductor Lina González-Granados has joined Opus 3 Artists for worldwide management. The Colombian-American conductor will be represented by Julijana Mijalković and Jenny Vogel in Opus 3’s Los Angeles office. “I am honored and delighted to become part of the Opus 3 family,” González-Granados said in an official press statement. “This represents the start of a {…}