Obituary: Italian Pianist and Composer Marcello Abbado Dies, Aged 93

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(Credit: Image from Scherzo) Italian pianist and composer Marcello Abbado passed away on June 4, 2020. Born in Milan on October 7, 1926, Abbado was raised in a family of famous musicians; his father was violinist Michelangelo Abbado, and his brother Claudio was music director of the Teatro alla Scala and the Vienna State Opera. He studied piano at the {…}

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Mécénat Musica Prix 3 Femmes Announces Winners for 2020-21

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The 2020-21 winners for the Mécénat Musica Prix 3 Femmes was announced on Monday, April 6, 2020. The three winners include composer Anna Pidgorna and librettist Maria Reva; composer Parisa Sabet and librettist Nika Khanjani; and composer Sonia Paço-Rocchia and librettist Marie-Ève Bouchard. The three teams will each get an opportunity to stage new operas in 2021 in a co-production {…}

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Rayanne Dupuis to Perform All-Bolcom Program At Baruch Performing Arts Center

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(Image provided by Classical Music Communications) The Baruch Performing Arts Center is set to present the U.S. premiere of William Bolcom’s “Poèmes libres des droits.” The concert, which is set for March 24, 2020, will feature soprano Rayanne Dupuis alongside pianist Guy Livingston, who commissioned “Poèmes libres des droits.” The duo world premiered the piece in London and Paris as {…}

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Canada’s Royal Conservatory Names New 2020 Honorary Fellows

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(Credit: The Royal Conservatory of Music) Internationally acclaimed conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, philanthropists James and Louise Temerty, and musician Chilly Gonzales have been named Honorary Fellows of Canada’s The Royal Conservatory of Music for 2020, according to the statement by the institution. “The Honorary Fellow is The Royal Conservatory’s highest designation and is awarded to those who have had a profound {…}

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Obituary: Mezzo-Soprano Mika Shigematsu Passes Away

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(Credit: Michal Daniel) Mezzo-soprano Mika Shigematsu has died of pancreatic cancer in Osaka, Japan. The mezzo’s husband Shintaro Kobayashi posted a messgae stating, “I am deeply saddened to inform you that my wife Mika Shigematsu passed away in the morning of Oct. 23, 2019 in Osaka. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late September. The funeral service took place {…}

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Q & A: Sharon Azrieli On The Azrieli Foundation’s Arts Initiatives

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The Azrieli Foundation, founded by late visionary David J. Azrieli in 1989, has sought to enrich the lives of future generations by investing in a wide variety of organizations across Canada and Israel. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the Foundation improves the lives of present and future generations through education, research, healthcare and the arts. In addition to offering generous {…}

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Q & A: Bass David Steffens On German & Austrian Musical Culture, Small Roles, & His Passion For Strauss

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(Credit: Mattias Baus) Today Bavarian vocalist David Steffens is enjoying his busy summer in Salzburg – a place where he also spent his student years. This time he is a part of Salzburg Festival, performing in three productions total and therefore visiting the stage of the Salzburg Festspiele almost daily. David Steffens started performing in this festival at the year {…}

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Levy Sekgapane & Ildar Abdrazakov Lead New DVD/CD Releases – August 19

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This week features three major releases. Among them will be solo album debuts and one very intriguing world premiere that should spark the interest of contemporary opera lovers. P R I S I M Composer and sound artist Ellen Reid’s opera “p r i s m” is set to be released by Decca Gold. The opera, with a libretto by Roxie Perkins, was commissioned {…}

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Israeli Contralto Mira Zakai Passes Away At 76

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Israeli operatic contralto Mira Zakai passed away on May 20, 2019 at the age of 76. According to Haaretz, her death was attributed to complications from a stroke she suffered last year. Zakai was “known worldwide” for her many appearances with esteemed ensembles such as the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Israeli Opera, Berliner Philharmoniker, New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, {…}

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Obituary: Italian Pianist and Composer Marcello Abbado Dies, Aged 93

Mécénat Musica Prix 3 Femmes Announces Winners for 2020-21

Rayanne Dupuis to Perform All-Bolcom Program At Baruch Performing Arts Center

Canada’s Royal Conservatory Names New 2020 Honorary Fellows

Obituary: Mezzo-Soprano Mika Shigematsu Passes Away

Q & A: Sharon Azrieli On The Azrieli Foundation’s Arts Initiatives

Q & A: Bass David Steffens On German & Austrian Musical Culture, Small Roles, & His Passion For Strauss

Levy Sekgapane & Ildar Abdrazakov Lead New DVD/CD Releases – August 19

Israeli Contralto Mira Zakai Passes Away At 76