Leo Nucci, Cate Blanchett, Thomas Quasthoff, Adam Plachetka & Anthony Davis Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences will get to hear a concept album for one of the acclaimed films of the year as well a solo album by one of the rising star basses of his generation. There is also a world premiere recording of an opera that is having a renaissance and a new recording of one of Verdi’s masterpieces. Molieri Bass-baritone {…}

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‘X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X’ is Headed to Opera Omaha

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Credit: Micah Shumake/Detroit Opera Before heading to the Metropolitan Opera stage, Anthony Davis’ “X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X” will be performed at Opera Omaha. This new production by Robert O’Hara tours significant locations in Malcolm X’s life. Some of the co-sponsoring locations include Detroit Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Metropolitan Opera, and Seattle Opera. O’Hara’s production {…}

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Odyssey Opera & the Boston Modern Opera Project Unveil Full Cast of ‘X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X’

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Odyssey Opera and the Boston Modern Opera Project have unveiled the full cast for their production of “X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X.” The Anthony Davis and Thulani Davis opera, which will be performed at The Strand, a few blocks away from Malcolm X’s childhood home” will be presented as part of the company’s five-part series “As Told {…}

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Athlone Artists Offering Up Chamber Concerts for 2022-23 & 2023-24 Seasons

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Athlone Artists has announced a series of chamber concerts. The series is being curated and offered to concert venues around the world for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. Soprano Whitney Morrison and pianist Tyson Deaton will offer “Gratitude,” a program of music by Mozart, Poulenc Chevalier de Saint-Georges, and Strauss, among many others. Meanwhile, mezzo-soprano Amanda Crider, soprano Nola Richardson, {…}

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Iwona Sobotka, Mariusz Godlewski, Miles Mykkanen, Jonathan Michie, Joseph Leppek Headline Chicago Opera Theater’s 2022-23 Season

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Chicago Opera Theater has announced its 2022-23 season, which will celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary. The season opens with Szymanowski’s “King Roger.” The work will be presented in partnership with Lira Ensemble as well as Apollo Chorus. Lidiya Yankovskaya, who has extended her contract with the company through 2024, will conduct with Dylan Evans directing. The cast includes Iwona Sobotka, {…}

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Adam Richardson, Elaine Alvarez, Sidney Outlaw, Vanessa Becerra Headline Opera Omaha’s 2022-23 Season

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Omaha Opera has announced its 2022-23 season. The season will open with a production of “X, the Life and Times of Malcolm X” in a production by Robert O’Hara. The work will star Adam Richardson in the title role, Victor Robertson as Elijah and Street, and Whitney Morrison as Louise / Betty. Gil Rose conducts Anthony Davis’ score. “Malcolm X {…}

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Chicago Symphony Orchestra Announces Fall 2021-22 Season

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The Chicago Symphony has announced the fall season of its 2021-22 season. Here is a look at the vocal and choral performances of the first half of the year. Michael Lewanski conducts Musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra with soprano Whitney Morrison. The program includes music by Montgomery, Joachim, Hearne, and Smith. Performance Date: Nov. 1, 2021 Jakub Hrůša conducts {…}

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Gloria Parker, Miguel Rodriguez, Catrional Bell Join Forces to Create Insignia Athlone Artists

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Gloria Parker of Insignia Artists, Miguel Rodriguez of Athlone Artists and Catriona Bell are joining forces to create Insignia Athlone Artists, a new management agency. The new roster will consist of opera and concert singers as well as conductors, and stage directors from both Insignia and Athlone Artists. The 36 artists on the founding roster include sopranos Julia Sitkovetsky, Whitney {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Latonia Moore, Lawrence Brownlee, Karita Mattila Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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As Europe shifts into full-on live performance mode, you will notice that many of the streams on offer tend to shift toward U.S.-based companies. Of course, many of those performances on offer are quite exciting and we are going to be continually bringing them the attention they deserve. And speaking of continuing to bring attention to truly deserved streams, we {…}

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Leo Nucci, Cate Blanchett, Thomas Quasthoff, Adam Plachetka & Anthony Davis Lead New CD/DVD Releases

‘X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X’ is Headed to Opera Omaha

Odyssey Opera & the Boston Modern Opera Project Unveil Full Cast of ‘X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X’

Athlone Artists Offering Up Chamber Concerts for 2022-23 & 2023-24 Seasons

Iwona Sobotka, Mariusz Godlewski, Miles Mykkanen, Jonathan Michie, Joseph Leppek Headline Chicago Opera Theater’s 2022-23 Season

Adam Richardson, Elaine Alvarez, Sidney Outlaw, Vanessa Becerra Headline Opera Omaha’s 2022-23 Season

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Announces Fall 2021-22 Season

Gloria Parker, Miguel Rodriguez, Catrional Bell Join Forces to Create Insignia Athlone Artists

Anna Netrebko, Latonia Moore, Lawrence Brownlee, Karita Mattila Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week