National Forum of Music Announces 2024-25 Season

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The National Forum of Music announces its 2024-25 and tenth anniversary season. For the purposes of this article only vocal works are included. Andrzej Kosendiak conducts the NFM Wrocław Philharmonic and soloists Anett Fritsch, Anna Mikołajczyk-Niewiedział, Krystian Adam Krzeszowiak, and Paweł Horodyski in Mozart’s “Mass in C minor,” KV 427. They are joined by the NFM Choir under the direction {…}

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Jamie Barton, Mary Bevan, & Dame Sarah Connolly Star in the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-25 Season

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(Photo credit: Thalhammer & Pledger) The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra has announced its lineup for the 2024-25 season. This article only features vocal works. Soprano Mary Bevan opens the season with a program of works by Schubert. Edward Gardner conducts. Performance Date: July 17, 2024 Soprano Lucy Crowe, mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnston, tenor Nicky Spence, and baritone Jonathan Lemalu serves {…}

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Carlos Reynoso Joins GoDirect for General Management

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Baritone Carlos Reynoso has joined GoDirect for General Management. The Mexican baritone began his career in Spain at the Palau de les Arts in Valencia in 2021 interpreting Don Fabio in ” Un avvertimento ai Gelosi” by García, Sam in “Trouble in Tahiti” by Bernstein, and Littore / Famigliare 3 in “L’incoronazione di Poppea.” In 2023, he made his debut at {…}

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Nicky Spence & Lotte Betts-Dean Named Royal Philharmonic Society Awards Recipients

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The Royal Philharmonic Society Awards winners were announced at the Royal Northern College of Music on March 5. For the purposes of this article only opera related winners are included. Taking home the Conductor Prize is François-Xavier Roth. Meanwhile the Ensemble Award went to the BBC Singers. Kaija Saariaho‘s “Innocence” took home the Large-Scale Composition award while Contemporary Music Festival’s {…}

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Anja Harteros Cancels ‘Tosca’ & ‘Parsifal’ at Bayerische Staatsoper

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Anja Harteros has canceled her performances of Wagner’s “Parsifal” and Puccini’s “Tosca” at the Bayerische Staatsoper. The soprano was originally set to perform a new production of Puccini’s opera and revive Wagner’s work. As a result, Eleonora Buratto will sing the title role of Tosca making her role debut while Irene Roberts will take over Kundry in “Parsifal” making her {…}

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Philip Modinos Stars in Regents Opera’s ‘Siegfried’

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Philip Modinos is set to take on the title role in Regents Opera’s performance of Wagner’s “Siegfried.” Modinos is joined by Catharine Woodward as Brünnhilde and Holden Madagame as Mime, along with Ralf Lukas who takes up the role of the Wanderer following the passing of Keel Watson. Oliver Gibbs, Craig Lemont Walters, Mae Heydorn, and Corrine Hart are also {…}

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Edward Humphrey Joins Marquee TV as CEO

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Marquee TV has announced the appointment of its new CEO, Edward Humphrey. Humphrey brings over two decades of experience in digital innovation and leadership in the film and TV industry, with a focus on building and growing streaming services. He led the launch and growth of renowned international film platform BFI Player and has advised on streaming strategy for a {…}

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Emiliano Gonzalez Toro & Zachary Wilder to Perform ‘A Room of Mirrors’ on North American Tour

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(Photo credit: Michal Novak & Orpheus Photography) Emiliano Gonzalez Toro and Zachary Wilder with the I Gemelli ensemble have announced the North American tour for “A Room of Mirrors.” The tenor duo and ensemble will travel to New York City, Boston, and Montreal. The two U.S. performances take place in part with the Boston Early Music Festival at Morgan Library on {…}

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The New York Opera Society to Present ‘The Runaways’

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The New York Opera Society presents the solo recital “The Runaways” performed by American mezzo-soprano Anna Tonna and Spanish pianist Rosa Torres-Pardo. “The Runaways” showcases works by living composers from Spain, who came to New York City to expand their creative endeavors. These émigrés Spanish composers from three generations featured on the program are Ricardo Llorca, Sonia Megias, and Octavio {…}

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National Forum of Music Announces 2024-25 Season

Jamie Barton, Mary Bevan, & Dame Sarah Connolly Star in the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-25 Season

Carlos Reynoso Joins GoDirect for General Management

Nicky Spence & Lotte Betts-Dean Named Royal Philharmonic Society Awards Recipients

Anja Harteros Cancels ‘Tosca’ & ‘Parsifal’ at Bayerische Staatsoper

Philip Modinos Stars in Regents Opera’s ‘Siegfried’

Edward Humphrey Joins Marquee TV as CEO

Emiliano Gonzalez Toro & Zachary Wilder to Perform ‘A Room of Mirrors’ on North American Tour

The New York Opera Society to Present ‘The Runaways’