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Donne Foundation Report on BBC Proms 2024 Reveals Gender & Diversity Gaps in Programming

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A new report from the Donne Foundation reveals persistent imbalance in equity in music. The Donne Foundation’s latest report introduces a vital new data point for measuring inclusion. For the last five years, the Foundation has published the “Equality & Diversity in Global Repertoire” Report, analyzing the repertoire played by over 100 orchestras worldwide. The new report analyses not just {…}

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Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Announces Cast Change for ‘Il Trovatore’

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The Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano has announced a cast change for its July 10 performance of “Il Trovatore.” The organization said that the role of Leonora will be sung by Alessia Panza, who will make her role debut. In a statement the soprano took to social media and said, “After the last performance of ‘Tosca’ yesterday night at Teatro Sociale {…}

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Will Liverman & Liparit Avetisyan Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week, audiences get the second part of a CD series, solo albums, including a debut album, and some rarely performed works. Longing – A Love Across The Ages In the tradition of great “art song” composers, such as Franz Schubert, Robert Schumann, {…}

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Leah Crocetto Joins Guy Barzilay Artists

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Leah Crocetto has joined Guy Barzilay Artists for General Management. Crcoetto took to social media and said, “I’m so happy to share that I’m now represented by Guy Barzilay Artists! This feels like the start of a really meaningful new chapter, and I’m excited for what’s ahead. Grateful for the journey so far—and for everyone who’s been part of it.” Crocetto {…}

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Semperoper Dresden Announces Cast Change for ‘La Boheme’

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The Semperoper Dresden has announced a cast change for its matinee performance of “La Boheme” on June 21, 2025. The company announced that Carolina López Moreno will sing the role of Mimi, marking her German stage debut. Over the past year, Moreno has performed at the Royal Opera House, the Gran Teatre del Liceu, and Teatro Carlo Felice, among others. {…}

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Music Academy to Present 2025 Music Note Gala: An Inspiration Under the Stars to Support Music Education

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The Music Academy has announced its 2025 Music Note Gala: An Evening of Inspiration Under the Stars to Support Music Education. The showcase is set for July 11, 2025, at 5 p.m. at the Upper Lawn of the Montecito Club and will feature performances by the Sing! children’s choir, mandolin player Chris Thile, the Academy Gala Orchestra, and conductor Daniela {…}

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Oper Köln Cancels Performance After Undetonated World War II Bombs Force City Evacuation

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Oper Köln canceled its performance of Michael Krasznay-Krausz’s operetta “Eine Frau von Format” on June 4, 2025, due to the evacuation in Cologne after the discovery of three unexploded bombs dropped by allied forces during World War II. According to reports, about 20,000 people had to leave their homes and businesses, while hotels, a care home for elderly people, and {…}

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Savannah Weldon Wins Top Prize at Schmidt Vocal Arts’ 2025 National Vocal Competition

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Schmidt Vocal Arts (SVA) has announced the winners of its 2025 National Vocal Competition. Three sopranos were crowned with the top three prizes. Savannah Weldon took home first prize, while Taylor-Marie Robinson came in second. Jane Hasty rounded out the top three. Weldon, who hails from New York and is a high school senior at Laguardia High School for the {…}

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Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center Celebrates Second Season Under Music & Artistic Director Jonathon Heyward

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The Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center celebrates its second season under the Renée and Robert Belfer Music & Artistic Director Jonathon Heyward with several premieres, commissions, and exciting performances. “Connected Perceptions,” a world premiere commission by James Lee III. Soprano Gabriella Reyes performs Britten’s “Les illuminations” and Golijov’s “Three Songs for Soprano and Orchestra.” Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist alumni {…}