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Los Angeles Master Chorale Announces Contract Extension for Grant Gershon

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The Los Angeles Master Chorale’s board of directors has announced the extension of Grant Gershon’s employment contract as artistic director through the 2027-2028 season. Gershon has led more than 250 concerts with the company, including premieres by such composers as Michael Abels, John Adams, Louis Andriessen, Eve Beglarian, Daniel Catán, Billy Childs, Reena Esmail, Gabriela Lena Frank, Ricky Ian Gordon, {…}

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The Wonderful World of Opera Dogs: Galina Vishnevskaya the Soprano, Rostropovich the Cellist & Pooks the Pianist

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(Credit: New York World-Telegram / Wolfson, Stanley) OperaWire is proud to present “The Wonderful World of Opera Dogs,” a series by Diana Burgwyn, which will focus on the relationship between opera’s most iconic stars and their beloved canines. The creation of this series and all research necessary for each individual piece were conducted solely by Diana. To learn more about {…}

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Roberto Alagna, Catherine Hunold, Véronique Gens & Valerio Contaldo Headline Opéra de Massy’s 2021-22 Season

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(Credits: Gregor Hohenberg/Sony Music / Brennecke Art official website / Franck Juery / Alpha Classics / Operabase official website) Opéra de Massy in France has announced its 2021-22 season. Here is the full slate. Operas Bizet‘s “Carmen” opens the season. Thomas Bettinger performs Don José, Christian Helmer portrays Escamillo, and Ahlima Mhamdi takes on the title role. The cast also {…}

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Patricia Petibon, Carmen Giannattasio, Wallis Giunta & Enea Scala Headline Opéra de Lyon’s 2021-22 Season

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(Credits: Bernard Martinez / Cory Weaver / Kirsten Nijhof / In Art Management official website) Opéra de Lyon has announced its 2021-22 season. Here is the full slate. Operas A concert version of Massenet‘s “Manon” will showcase Saimir Pirgu as Le Chevalier des Grieux, Artur Ruciński as Lescaut, and Patricia Petibon in the title role. The cast will be rounded {…}

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The Canales Project Announces the Upcoming Release of its Debut Compilation Album ​’Hear Her Song’

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The Canales Project (TCP), a nonprofit founded by internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Carla Canales and dedicated to giving voice to issues of identity and culture through song, announced the March 26 release date of Project’s debut compilation album, “Hear Our Song.” The recording features 45 songs, all composed by female-identifying composers, and is the culmination of a four-year initiative sparked by {…}

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Handel and Haydn Society Names New Resident Conductor of the H+H Chorus

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The Handel and Haydn Society has named Dr. Anthony Trecek-King as a new Resident Conductor of the Handel and Haydn Society Chorus. Trecek-King will share chorus responsibilities for the oldest performing arts organization in America with Scott Allen Jarrett. He will also assist Artistic Director Harry Christophers in building the H+H Chorus through recruitment, auditions, preparation, and concerts. David Snead, {…}