Soprano Marie-Josée Lord to Headline Orchestre Classique de Montréal’s Black History Month Concert

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The Orchestre classique de Montréal will present a Black History Month concert on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Salle Pierre-Mercure. The performance will be headlined by Canadian-Haitian soprano Marie-Josée Lord and Panamanian American conductor Kalena Bovell. The program highlights works by composers of African descent, including William Grant Still and Florence Price. The second half of the {…}

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Orchestre Classique de Montréal to Present Händel’s ‘Messiah’

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The Orchestre Classique de Montréal will continue its annual holiday tradition with a performance of Händel’s “Messiah” on Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Led by Music Director Andrei Feher, the concert will take place in the Crypt of Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal. Soloists include soprano Jacqueline Woodley, mezzo-soprano Camila Montefusco, tenor Adam Luther, and baritone Jamal Al Titi. {…}

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Liv Redpath, Reginald Mobley, Alex Rosen, & Joseph Parrish Headline Orchestra of St. Luke’s 2025-26 Season

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(Photo credit: Artist’s Website) The Orchestra of St. Luke’s announces its 2025-26 Carnegie Hall season. This article only features classical vocal concerts. Liv Redpath, Beth Taylor, Laurence Kilsby, and Alex Rosen perform with the Clarion Choir in Beethoven “Symphony,” No. 9. Raphaël Pichon conducts. Performance Date: November 6, 2025 John Brancy performs in “Barber, Sondheim, and Tunick.” Performance Date: February {…}

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Philippe Jaroussky, Adèle Charvet, Fabio Trümpy, & Elsa Benoit Among Performers in La Seine Musicale’s 2025-26 Season

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(Photo credit: James Bellorini) La Seine Musicale unveils its 2025-26 season. The Season Launch Concert features members of the Jaroussky Academy, along with Philippe Jaroussky. They are joined by instrumentalists Nemanja Radulovic, Anne Gastinel, and Cédric Tiberghien. Performance Date: September 19, 2025 The Appassionato Choir performs in Fauré ‘s “Requiem.” Mathieu Herzog conducts the Appassionato Orchestra. Performance Date: November 15, {…}

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In Midst of Trump’s Assault on Arts Industries, Major Musicians Launch Petition in Favor of Freedom of Artistic Expression

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A number of the world’s major classical artists have penned a petition to underscore the importance of free expression and artistic freedom in society. “We, the undersigned, are American classical musicians. Our passion and mission are making music and, in doing so, offering listeners the possibility of deepening their experience and understanding of the world. We are not politicians: We {…}

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L2 Artists Adds Several Major Conductors to Artists Roster

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L2 Artists LLC has announced a major expansion of its conductor roster. The company has signed Yves Abel, Principal Conductor of San Diego Opera; James S. Kahane, Music Director of the Hamilton Philharmonic; Vincent de Kort; Celia Llácer, Chief Conductor of the Junges Kammerorchester Ostschweiz; Geoffrey Loff, Assistant of the Music Director of the Komische Oper Berlin; Cirán McAuley; and {…}

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Julie Roset, Sabine Devieilhe, & Reginald Mobley Lead Saint-Denis Festival 2025

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Saint-Denis Festival has released details of its 2025 season. This year the festival puts women in the spotlight, as a “demonstration of the important place that women now occupy in the musical world, particularly in orchestral conducting.” Only vocal works are included in this article. First up is a preview concert featuring Apolline Raï-Westphal, Louise Bourgeat-Roulleau, Jordan Mouaïssia, Léo Guillou-Keredan, {…}

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Limmie Pulliam, Asmik Grigorian, Liv Redpath, Malin Byström, Christian Gerhaher Headline The Cleveland Orchestra’s 2025-26 Season

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The Cleveland Orchestra has unveiled its 2025-26 season at Severance Music Center. Here is a rundown of the vocal performances on offer. Franz Welser Möst conducts a program of works by Strauss, Ravel, and Bern Richard Deutsch’s “Urworte” with The Cleveland Orchestra and Chorus. Performance Dates: Sept. 26 – 28, 2025 Limmie Pulliam and Iurii Samoilov are the soloists for {…}

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Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition Announces Schedule for 2025 Edition

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The Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition has announced its slate for its 25th edition in 2025. Per President Dr. Oliver Worthington III, the competition, which takes place between May 12-17, 2025, ” is proud to celebrate 25 years of supporting singers and the opera art form. To more deeply support Mrs. Jensen’s love of opera, we’re looking to the future (even {…}

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Soprano Marie-Josée Lord to Headline Orchestre Classique de Montréal’s Black History Month Concert

Orchestre Classique de Montréal to Present Händel’s ‘Messiah’

Liv Redpath, Reginald Mobley, Alex Rosen, & Joseph Parrish Headline Orchestra of St. Luke’s 2025-26 Season

Philippe Jaroussky, Adèle Charvet, Fabio Trümpy, & Elsa Benoit Among Performers in La Seine Musicale’s 2025-26 Season

In Midst of Trump’s Assault on Arts Industries, Major Musicians Launch Petition in Favor of Freedom of Artistic Expression

L2 Artists Adds Several Major Conductors to Artists Roster

Julie Roset, Sabine Devieilhe, & Reginald Mobley Lead Saint-Denis Festival 2025

Limmie Pulliam, Asmik Grigorian, Liv Redpath, Malin Byström, Christian Gerhaher Headline The Cleveland Orchestra’s 2025-26 Season

Jensen Foundation Vocal Competition Announces Schedule for 2025 Edition