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Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Appoints New Music Director

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Jean-Marie Zeitouni has been appointed Music Director of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. In a statement, Zeitouni said, “This appointment is a tremendous honour and the fulfillment of a long-held dream. This orchestra welcomed me early in my career, and over the years, it has become a true artistic home. I have the greatest respect for the musicians as well as {…}

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Kristin Hoff Wins 2025-28 Mécénat Musica Prix Goyer

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(Photo credit: Tapestry Opera) Mezzo-soprano Kristin Hoff has been named the winner of the 2025-28 Mécénat Musica: Prix Goyer for Collaborative Emerging Artist, along with pianist Meagan Milatz. The Mécénat Musica Prix Goyer laureates were each awarded $125,000 for their artistic contributions. Hoff is the artistic and general director and co-founder of Musique 3 Femmes, a contemporary opera company that {…}

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Azrieli Music, Arts & Culture Centre Opens Call for Scores & Proposals for the 2026 Azrieli Music Prizes

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The Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre has opened the call for scores and proposals for the 2026 Azrieli Music Prizes (AMP). The international call to composers for the 2026 AMP seeks scores and proposals for choir and orchestra with optional soloists. The organization accepts nominations for works from individuals and institutions of all ages, genders, nationalities, faiths, and backgrounds. {…}

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Heritage Signature Chorale to Present ‘Music of Black Composers’ this February

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The Heritage Signature Chorale will present “Music of Black Composers” on Feb. 22, 2025 at the First United Congregational United Church of Christ in Washington, D.C. The showcase will feature the works of Steven Allen, Roy Belfield, Margaret Bonds, Nathan Carter, William Dawson, Cedric Dent, Stacey Gibbs, Adolphus Hailstork, Jacqueline Hairston, Moses Hogan, Hall Johnson, Undine Smith Moore, Anwar Ottley, {…}

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Q & A: Gianandrea Noseda & Nicole Heaston on Performing Barber’s ‘Vanessa’ With the National Symphony Orchestra & Aspects of Live Recordings

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 (Photo credit: Tony Hitchcock) Despite winning a Pulitzer Prize and receiving great acclaim following its Metropolitan Opera premiere in 1958, Barber and Menotti’s “Vanessa” is not regularly programmed as a full work. Arias such as “Must the winter come so soon?” and “Do not utter a word” are frequently heard in recitals, but this does not do justice to this {…}

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Barbara Hannigan Announces 10-City U.S. & Canada Tour

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(Photo credit: Komcébo) Soprano Barbara Hannigan is set for a tour alongside pianist Bertrand Chamayou across 10 cities in the United States and Canada. The tour starts in Montréal on Nov. 26 before heading to Toronto (Nov. 28), Vancouver (Nov. 30), Victoia (Dec. 2), San Diego (Dec. 5), Rochester (Dec. 8), Philadelphia (Dec. 10), New York City (Dec. 12), Ottawa (Dec. {…}

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Chants Libres, Oktoecho & Society for Arts and Technology Present Premiere of ‘Sainte Marine’

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(Photo credit: Charlie Poirier-Bouthillette) Chants Libres and Oktoecho, in partnership with the Society for Arts and Technology will give the premiere of the immersive opera “Sainte Marine.” This work is inspired by Marine a 5th century Maronite monk who lived in Lebanon under the guise of a man. Marine was a highly regarded exemplary monk. However, Marine was accused of {…}

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Yannick Nézet-Séguin Joins Rolex Family

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Yannick Nézet-Séguin has been named an ambassador for Rolex. The company said, “We are delighted to welcome Yannick Nézet-Séguin into the Rolex family. You may know this multiple Grammy winner for his stunning opera renditions and his fresh twist to timeless classics. Nézet-Séguin leads the Met Opera, the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Orchestre Metropolitain while running a mentorship program for young {…}

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Les Talens Lyriques Unveils 2024-25 Season

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Les Talens Lyriques, led by Christophe Rousset, has announced its 2024-25 season. Here is a rundown of the season. The ensemble heads to the Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival to present “Ifigenia in Aulide” with Jasmin Delfs, Max Emanuel Cencic, Dennis Orellana, Olena Leser, Nicolò Balducci, and Daniel Giulianini. Giorgina Germanou directs. Performance Dates: Sept. 5-15, 2024 Then comes “Aroma di Roma,” {…}