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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 {…}

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Obituary: Stage Director Dennis Whitehead Darling Passes Away

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Stage director Dennis Whitehead Darling passed away on May 17 from complication due to a scooter accident in NYC. Whitehead Darling studied Theatre Arts at Texas State University and Directing at the University of Memphis. He held fellowships at Opera Memphis and English National Opera (ENO). Much of his work focused on bringing new insight on the issues that face {…}

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Vocal Arts DC Announces Star-Studded 35th Anniversary Season

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Vocal Arts DC has announced its 2025-26 season, “35 Years of Song.” Soprano Erin Morley and tenor Lawrence Brownlee perform a recital titled “Golden Age” with pianist Gerald Martin Moore. Performance Date: September 28, 2025 The world premiere of a new song cycle by composer Jasmine Barnes is presented by mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke and pianist Myra Huang. Performance Date: November {…}

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Sondra Radvanovsky, Cecilia Bartoli, Piotr Beczała, Elina Garanča, Benjamin Bernheim & Sabine Devieilhe Headline Palau de la Música Catalana’s 2025-26 Season

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The Palau de la Música Catalana has announced its 2025-26 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Adolf Gassol conducts Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” Performance Dates: Sept. 6 & Dec. 6, 2025 Puccini’s “Tosca” will be performed. Performance Date: Sept. 11, 2025 Julia Kleiter joins the Orquestra Simfònica del Vallès and Andrés Salado for G. Ortiz and Tchaikovsky. Performance {…}