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Rad Jennings Wins Schmidt Vocal Arts’ 2025–26 Louisiana Regional Competition

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Schmidt Vocal Arts has announced the winners of its inaugural 2025–26 Louisiana Regional Competition, held on Dec. 6, 2025, at Loyola University New Orleans. First Prize was awarded to Rad Jennings of New Orleans, Louisiana. Second Prize went to Malia Suggs of Gretna, Louisiana, and Third Prize to Clara Maya White of Sugar Land, Texas. Jennings also won the Most {…}

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Teatro Massimo 2025-26 Review: ‘Pagliacci’ & ‘Aleko’

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(Credit: Rosselina Garbo) Can traditional opera really influence modern society and force it to reexamine its shortcomings? Can it impact the pressing issues of our times? Certainly, the powers that be at the Teatro Massimo opera house in Palermo believe so. And, judging by their opening night presentation combination of two short operas, Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Aleko” and Ruggero Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci,” {…}

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Theo Hoffman Joins TACT Artist Management

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Theo Hoffman has joined TACT Artist Management’s roster. Zachary Altman will represent the New York native. Based in Munich, Hoffman was recently nominated for a Grammy for his album “Schubert Beatles” for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album. Hoffman has performed with the Theatre of Saint Louis, North Carolina Opera, Staatsoper Hamburg, Los Angeles Opera, Opera Philadelphia, Atlanta Opera, Des Moines {…}

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Franz Schubert Filharmonia & Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra Team Up for Mahler Symphony No. 2 ‘Resurrection’

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The Franz Schubert Filharmonia and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra will unite under the baton of Tomàs Grau to perform Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection.” The concert, set for Nov. 14, 2026 at 10:30 p.m. at the Auditorio Nacional in Madrid, celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Franz Schubert Filharmonia. The performance features the National Choir of Colombia and soprano {…}

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Cast Change: Long Long Steps into ‘La Bohème’ at Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

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The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino has announced a cast change for its production of “La Bohème.” The company said that Long Long will perform the role of Rodolfo, replacing Iván Ayón Rivas, who was originally announced. Long will perform the role on Dec. 20, 23, 30 & Jan. 2, 2026. The tenor has performed at the Salzburg Festival, the Hanover State Opera, Dallas {…}

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The Glasshouse International Centre for Music to Celebrate Steve Reich’s 90th Birthday

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(Photo credit: Jeffrey Herman) To celebrate composer Steve Reich’s 90th birthday on Oct. 3, 2026, The Glasshouse will host “Steve Reich at 90,” a festival weekend featuring some of his most iconic works. The weekend will feature concerts, installations, and talks offering people the chance to experience Reich’s music in bold and immersive ways. The Royal Northern Sinfonia and the {…}

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Gabriella Reyes, Edward Nelson, Reginald Smith, Jr., Ryan McKinny to Headline Carlisle Floyd Centennial Concert

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(Photo: Daniel Tchetchik) The Carlisle Floyd Centennial (CF100) will mark a historic milestone with a special concert at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. The event will celebrate the 100th birthday of the legendary American composer, widely considered the “Father of American Opera.” The performance will feature excerpts from “Susannah” alongside selections from “Cold Sassy Tree” {…}

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Brooklyn Art Song Society Announces New Young Artist Program

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Brooklyn Art Song Society is set to launch its inaugural Young Artist Program in fall 2026. The program will encompass a year-long residency in which selected singers and pianists will understudy repertory, attend rehearsals, and perform in outreach concerts, house concerts,a nd masterclasses. Moreover, artists will only be required to spend one concentrated week each month in Brooklyn rather than {…}