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CD Review: Pentatone’s ‘Un Ballo in Maschera’

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The forces behind the Dutch label Pentatone are deserving of every accolade for producing beautifully engineered recordings. This is especially important considering that heavy hitters like Warner and Sony only hesitatingly, and with big marketing efforts, venture into the operatic realm, knowing that its share of profitability has long become a calculated and somewhat unwanted risk. Critics will surely remember {…}

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Freddie De Tommaso & Saioa Hernández Lead new CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences are in for a complete Verdi recording and an album of music by Antonio Caldara. Un Ballo in Maschera  Maestro Marek Janowski, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo, and the Transylvania State Philharmonic Choir present Verdi’s masterwork. The cast includes Freddie De Tommaso, Lester Lynch, Saioa Hernández, Elisabeth Kulman, and Annika Gerhards. On this recording, Freddie De Tommaso and Saioa Hernández make their Pentatone debut. Après {…}

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Washington Performing Arts Unveils 2023-24 Season

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Washington Performing Arts has announced its 2023-24 season. Here is a breakdown of the classical vocal performances scheduled for next season. Washington Performing Arts’ Children of the Gospel Choir will perform in “Season of Hope” alongside the United States Air Force Band under Col. Don Schofield. Performance Dates: Dec. 9 & 10, 2023 Bass-baritone Joseph Parrish will join Damien Sneed {…}

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Louise Alder, Magdalena Kožená, Simon Rattle & Siobhan Stagg Lead Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra’s 2023-24 Season

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The Bavarian Radio Symphony has announced its 2023-24 season. Here are the vocal performances. Sir Simon Rattle conducts Haydn’s “The Creation” with Lucy Crowe, Benjamin Bruns, and Christian Gerhaher. Performance Dates: Sept. 21-24, 2023 Sir Simon Rattle and the Bavarian Radio Chorus perform Berio and Vito Zuraj.  Performance Date: Oct. 13, 2023 Constantinos Carydis conducts Louise Alder in a program {…}

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Julia Bullock, Iestyn Davies, Louise Kwong, Ilker Arcayürek, Catriona Morison Headline Edinburgh International Festival’s 2023 Season

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The Edinburgh International Festival has unveiled its 2023 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal performances. It all kicks off with a performance of Tan Dun’s “Buddha Passion,” conducted by the composer himself. Soloists include Louise Kwong, Samantha Chong, Chen Chen, Sun Li, Batubagen, Tan Weiwei, and Chen Yining. Performance Dates: August 5, {…}

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Dayton Opera Announces Cast for ‘Das Rheingold’

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Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has announced the cast for Dayton Opera’s production of “Das Rheingold.” The opera, which will be performed between April 14 and 16, in a brand-new production will feature baritone Lester Lynch as Wotan, the ruler of the gods. He will be joined by tenor Christian Sanders, Aubrey Allicock, and Catherine Martin. The cast will be rounded {…}

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Diana Damrau, Kristine Opolais, Elīna Garanca & Juan Diego Flórez Lead Carnegie Hall’s 2023-24 Season

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Carnegie Hall has announced its 2023-24 season bringing some of the greatest artists in the world. Here is a look at the vocal performances of the season. Sphinx Virtuosi will feature bass players Xavier Foley and Kebra Seyoun-Charles with special guests Raquel González and Abel Selaocoe. The program will include Javier Farias, Andrea Casarrubios, Villa-Lobos, and Xavier Foley music. Performance {…}

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Jonathan Burton Headlines Pittsburgh Opera’s ‘Il Trovatore’

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The Pittsburgh Opera is set to present Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” for the first time in 20 years. The production, which will be performed between March 25 and April 2 at the Benedum Center, will star Jonathan Burton as Manrico and Alexandra Loutsion as Leonora. Lester Lynch also stars as the Count and Marianne Cornetti sings the role of Azucena. Antony {…}