Takesha Meshé Kizart-Thomas to Perform Motherhood-themed Recital ‘Maternità’

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Anima Mundi Productions is set to present a livestream of “Maternità,” a recital featuring soprano Takesha Meshé Kizart-Thomas and concert pianist Artina McCain. The broadcast is slated for Mar. 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. PT/6:00 p.m. ET. “Maternità” explores the theme of motherhood through operatic heroines in works by Puccini, Bellini, Strauss, Verdi, and Wagner. New compositions by Jasmine Barnes, {…}

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With Carnegie Hall Gala, Vincerò Academy Makes Dream Come True for Young Singers

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On Jan. 13, 2022, the Vincerò Academy performed a special gala concert at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. The event was a major milestone for the institution, an online mentorship program for young singers across the globe, many of whom flew in to perform at the gala event. “It was so important for us to be able to do {…}

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Vincerò Academy Gala Concert at Carnegie Hall

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To celebrate its inaugural 2021-2022 season, the Vincerò Academy singers will perform a gala concert on Jan. 13, 2022, at 8 pm in Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in New York City. Performers include sopranos, AddieRose Forstman, Athena Palombi, Carolina Torres, Cassandra Douglas, Claire Choi, Desire Doilin, Hannah Hall, Iuno Connelly, Jessica Bloch, Jessica Lewis, Ibeth Ortiz, Mariah Muehler, Mariko {…}

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Markel Reed Joins Athlone Artists

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Athlone Artists has announced that baritone Markel Reed has joined its roster of talent. Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, Reed grew up singing in church. His introduction to classical music came when performed as a soloist for his high school’s all-women’s vocal ensemble, and after graduating from Oakwood University, he was offered a position teaching at the University of Kentucky {…}

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Music Director Of Rock Hill Symphony Orchestra David Rudge Resigns Over COVID-19 Safety Conditions

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(Credit: State University of New York) The Music Director of the Rock Hill Symphony Orchestra Dr. David Rudge has resigned over disagreement with the board of the orchestra regarding the working conditions for musicians and staff, and audience safety. The conductor specifically expressed concerns that there won’t be face masks or other safety precautions mandated for audience members for the {…}

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Autunno Musicale Announces Fall 2021 Season

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The Autunno Musicale in Treviso, Italy has announced its fall 2021 season. The season begins with the inauguration gala at the Teatro Del Monaco starring Venezuelan soprano Inés Salazar. She will perform arias by Verdi and the verismo repertoire alongside the Orchestra Regionale Filarmonia Veneta and maestro Gerardo Felisatti. There will also be the presentation of the book “Opera 150,” {…}

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Anna Prohaska, Magdalena Kožená, Max Emanuel Cenčić, Eva Zaïcik & Reinoud Van Mechelen Lead Staatsoper Berlin’s Barocktage 2021

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(Credit: Staatsoper Unter den Linden / Marcus Ebener) The Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin has announced its Barocktage. For the purposes of this article, we will focus on vocal works only. Here is a look. Baritone Adam Kutny kicks off the festival with the children opera “Theseus’ Reise in die Unterwelt.” Carolina Nees is the moderator. Performance Dates: Nov. {…}

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Eleonora Buratto, Dmitry Korchak & Maria Agresta Lead Teatro Regio di Torino’s 2022 Season

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The Teatro Regio di Torino has announced its 2022 season. Grigorij Frid’s “Il diario di Anna Frank” will be performed by Shira Patchornik and conducted by Giulio Laguzzi. Anna Maria Bruzzese directs the production. Performance Dates: Jan. 27 & 28, 2022 Dinara Alieva and Maria Teresa Leva lead Puccini’s “La Bohème” with Valentin Dytiuk and Matteo Lippi as Rodolfo. The cast {…}

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Premiere Dates for Shorter & spalding’s ‘Iphigenia’ Announced

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Dates for composer Wayne Shorter and librettist / performer esperanza spalding’s “Iphigenia” have been announced. The opera, which will be directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz and conducted by Clark RUndell with set designs by Frank Gehry, costumes by Montana Levi Blanco, lighting by Jen Schriever, and sound by Mark Gray, will make its world premiere this November at ArtsEmerson in Boston {…}

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Takesha Meshé Kizart-Thomas to Perform Motherhood-themed Recital ‘Maternità’

With Carnegie Hall Gala, Vincerò Academy Makes Dream Come True for Young Singers

Vincerò Academy Gala Concert at Carnegie Hall

Markel Reed Joins Athlone Artists

Music Director Of Rock Hill Symphony Orchestra David Rudge Resigns Over COVID-19 Safety Conditions

Autunno Musicale Announces Fall 2021 Season

Anna Prohaska, Magdalena Kožená, Max Emanuel Cenčić, Eva Zaïcik & Reinoud Van Mechelen Lead Staatsoper Berlin’s Barocktage 2021

Eleonora Buratto, Dmitry Korchak & Maria Agresta Lead Teatro Regio di Torino’s 2022 Season

Premiere Dates for Shorter & spalding’s ‘Iphigenia’ Announced