Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Announces Cast Change for ‘I Puritani’

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The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has announced a cast change for its performance of Bellini’s “I Puritani” on April 1. The company said that “Xabier Anduaga, who is ill, will be replaced by Levy Segkapane in the role of Arturo in ‘I Puritani’ with the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris” Segkapane made his debut last season in “La Cenerentola.” The South {…}

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Carnegie Hall 2022-23 Review: Soprano Hera Hyesang Park

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Photo: Taehyun Hwang/Korean Cultural Center New York Soprano Hera Hyesang Park had her debut recital at Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall on Friday, March 3rd, in celebration of Women’s History Month and the 70th Anniversary of the alliance between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea. In the 2022-23 season, Hera performed Adina in “L’Elisir d’amore” at Staatsoper Berlin, and on {…}

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2023 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Participant Withdraws

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The BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition has announced the withdrawal of Filipe Manu. The competition said, “we regret to announce that Filipe Manu has had to withdraw from the competition for personal reasons. His place will be taken by Croatian bass, Toni Nežić.” New Zealand-Tongan tenor Manu is a graduate of the Jette Parker Young Artist program at {…}

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Artist of the Week: Emily Pogorelc

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This week Rolando Villazón will bring his acclaimed production of Bellini’s “La Sonnambula” to the Semperoper Dresden. The opera will feature a number of rising stars including Emily Pogorelc, who will take on the title role. The production will mark Pogorelc’s role debut and house debut and will mark her first major Bellini opera; it is also one of her {…}

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Derek Welton Joins TACT International Art Management

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(Credit: Simon Pauly) Derek Welton has joined TACT International Art Management for General Management. Welton is described as “mightily imposing” and “noble sounding,” and is a noted interpreter of Wagner’s music. He has performed such roles as Figaro, Il Conte, Don Giovanni, through Pandolfe, Don Pizarro to Orest, Wanderer, and Wotan. He has performed at some of the most prestigious {…}

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Countertenor Daniel John Taylor Earns Major Distinction in Canada

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Choral Director, University Professor of Singing, and Countertenor Daniel John Taylor has been awarded the inaugural National Medal of Music. Established in 2023, the distinction is Canada’s highest honor in the Arts. Per an official press statement, “it will be awarded every year to two outstanding leaders who have had a major and positive influence on the cultural life and {…}

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Joyce El-Khoury Nominated for 2022 Paul de Hueck & Norman Walford Career Achievement Award

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(Photo by: Heather Elizabeth Media) Soprano Joyce El-Khoury has been nominated for the 2022 Paul de Hueck & Norman Walford Career Achievement Award. The soprano is nominated for her achievements in classical singing. Past recipients in classical singing include Gerald Finley and Judith Forst. The soprano has performed all the over world at such companies as The Royal Opera House {…}

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Cynthia Clarey to Present ‘Bridge Over Muddied Waters’

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Opera turned cabaret singer Cynthia Clarey will make her NYC cabaret debut in her one-woman show “Bridge Over Muddied Waters.” The show recently won the Chicago Cabaret Advocacy Award as Cynthia shares her perspective and reflections on political and racial issues in the US. These topics are presented through the songs of Cole Porter and Irving Berlin as well as {…}

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Golda Schultz Wins Bavarian Culture Prize

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(Credit: Dario Acosta) The 2022 Bavarian Culture Prize has been awarded to the South African opera singer Golda Schultz. In a statement regarding Schultz, Arts Minister Markus Blume said, “A fantastic firework of tones fills the stage when Golda Schultz sings.” The prize includes a value of 96,000 Euros. Schultz trained at New York’s Juilliard School and Bayerische Staatsoper’s Opernstudio {…}

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Théâtre des Champs-Elysées Announces Cast Change for ‘I Puritani’

Carnegie Hall 2022-23 Review: Soprano Hera Hyesang Park

2023 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Participant Withdraws

Artist of the Week: Emily Pogorelc

Derek Welton Joins TACT International Art Management

Countertenor Daniel John Taylor Earns Major Distinction in Canada

Joyce El-Khoury Nominated for 2022 Paul de Hueck & Norman Walford Career Achievement Award

Cynthia Clarey to Present ‘Bridge Over Muddied Waters’

Golda Schultz Wins Bavarian Culture Prize