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Kathleen Battle, Thomas Hampson, Matthew Polenzani & Jamie Barton Lead Chamber Society of Lincoln Center’s 2024-25 Season

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The Chamber Society of Lincoln Center has announced its 2024-25 season featuring a number of vocal performances. Here is a look. The company will present an Opening Night concert entitled “Haydn’s Suprise” dedicated to Haydn. Soloists include Stephanie Blythe, Michael Stephen Brown, Wu Han, Aaron Boyd, Daniel Phillips, Pinchas Zukerman, Paul Neubauer, David Finckel, Nina Bernat, and the Viano Quartet. {…}

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Jamie Barton Cancels ‘Il Trovatore’ Performance Due to COVID-19

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Jamie Barton has canceled the June 8 performance of “Il Trovatore” at the Royal Opera House. The mezzo took to social media and said, “Y’all… It’s not Azucena-level drama, but your girl’s been going through it a bit herself. A chest cold that required 5 days of full vocal rest, gnarly food poisoning the night before opening, the worst seasonal {…}

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Jamie Barton Apologizes for Using Culturally Appropriated Wigs in Teatro Real’s ‘Aida’

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Following criticism regarding her wigs for the opening night production of “Aida” at the Teatro Real, Jamie Barton has apologized and has vowed never to use culturally approproiated wigs again. In a statement on social media, the mezzo said, “I am listening, I am learning, and I am taking action. I will not perform in makeup that is meant to {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

CAL PERFORMANCES 2022 Review: Sunday in the Park with Jamie Barton & Jake Heggie

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On April 3, 2022, CAL PERFORMANCES presented “Sunday in the Park,” a musical celebration that filled the heart, mind, and soul for nearly two hours. Two artists of exceptional talent—Jamie Barton, mezzo-soprano extraordinaire and noted American composer and pianist Jake Heggie—offered a program ranging from Schubert and Brahms to Price and Heggie himself. The concert was a sheer and satisfying delight {…}

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Jamie Barton to Star in Met Opera ‘Don Carlos’ as Company Announces Spring 2022 Changes

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The Met Opera has some announced some changes to its Spring 2022 season. First up, Mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton is set to star in the Met Opera’s new production of “Don Carlos.” She will take over for Elīna Garanča who was originally scheduled for the production which runs from Feb. 28- March 26, 2022. She will join a cast that includes {…}

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Isabel Leonard, Michael Fabiano, Quinn Kelsey, Kangmin Justin Kim, Jamie Barton Headline Santa Fe Opera’s 2022 Season

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Santa Fe Opera has announced its 2022 festival, which will run between July 1 through August 27, 2022. The season will include five new productions, 38 performances, one world premiere, one company premiere, and an international co-production. In sum, there will be 26 artists making their debuts and another 29 returning to the company. It all kicks off with “Carmen,” {…}

News, Streaming

Jamie Barton, Will Liverman, Golda Schultz, Luca Pisaroni Headline Vocal Arts DC’s 2021-22 Season

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Vocal Arts DC has announced its 2021-22 season, which will take place in person and virtually. Soprano Golda Schultz opens the season with a recital alongside pianist Jonathan Ware. The concert will include music by Clara Schumann, Nadia Boulanger, Rebecca Clarke, and the premiere of Kathleen Tagg and Lila Palmer’s “This be her verse.” Streaming Dates: Sept. 17-28, 2021 Joshua {…}

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Eun Sun Kim, Rachel Willis-Sørensen & Jamie Barton Lead San Francisco Opera’s Live and In Concert: The Homecoming

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San Francisco Opera is set to present “Live and In Concert: The Homecoming” on Sept. 10. The concert will feature Music Director Eun Sun Kim alongside soloists Rachel Willis-Sørensen and Jamie Barton. The concert will be held at the War Memorial Opera House and will be simulcast at Oracle Park. Kim, Willis-Sørensen, and Barton first performed together in the company’s 2019 production of {…}