Longborough Festival Opera Founders Win Wagner Society’s Top Prize

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The Wagner Society has awarded its Reginald Goodall Award to the Longborough Festival Opera’s co-founders Martin and Lizzie Graham. The Grahams are set to receive The Reginald Goodall award at a ceremony at The Royal Over-Seas League in London on March 20, 2019. The award is given to individuals who have honored the famed composer and his work. Among those previously honored with {…}

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The Longborough Festival Opera Finds An Artist Director

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Polly Graham will become artistic director of the Longborough Festival Opera. Graham, who is also a director, spent two years as Genesis assistant director at Welsh National Opera, mentored by David Poutney. She received the Independent Opera Director Fellowship 2016 and was nominated as Best Newcomer 2017 at the International Opera Awards. She recently directed “Le Vin Herbé” at the {…}

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Thomas Blunt Named Principal Conductor of the Coro da Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo

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Thomas Blunt has been named Principal Conductor of the Coro da Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo. The conductor took to social media and said, “Very excited to be taking up the position of Principal Conductor of the Coro da Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo next year! I have worked with the choir over nearly 15 years {…}

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Obituary: ‘X-Factor’ Finalist & Tenor Ben Thapa Dies at 42

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(Credit: Steven Swales Artist Management) On Sept. 8, 2024, English tenor Ben Thapa has died at the age of 42. In a statement from his vocal G4, the group said, “It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother and great friend, Ben Thapa. Words cannot express how we all feel right now… We understand {…}

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Elizabeth Connell Prize International Singing Competition Announces 2024 Winners

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The Elizabeth Connell Prize International Singing Competition has announced its 2024 winners. The first prize went to New Zealand soprano Eliza Boom, while the second prize and audience prize went to the Ukrainian soprano Yuliya Pogrebnyak. Finally, the third prize was awarded to the New Zealand soprano Madison Horman. The jury was led by Dame Anne Evans; David Gowland, Artistic {…}

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OperaVision Announces July & August Streams

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OperaVision has announced the summer program for July and August. The first stream comes from the Dutch National Opera and will be a production of Beethoven’s “Fidelio.” Ukrainian stage director Andriy Zholdak’s production is conducted by Andrés Orozco-Estrada and stars Mark Kurmanbayev, Eric Cutler, James Creswell, Nicholas Brownlee, Jacquelyn Wagner, Anna El-Khashem, and Linard Vrielink. Streaming Date: July 6, 2024 {…}

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Q & A: CEO Guy Verrall-Withers on the Waterperry Opera Festival’s Past, Present & Future

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Most opera enthusiasts across the world know about the Glyndebourne Festival. They may also know about other high-profile festivals set in country houses across England, such as The Grange Opera and the Longborough festivals. Few, however, will have heard of the Waterperry Festival, situated close to the city of Oxford. Established in 2017, the festival opened its doors the following {…}

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Best of 2023: OperaWire’s Top Ten Rising Stars 2023

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It’s been a tough year. Economic hardship. War. Increased social fracturing around the world. In the opera world, we’ve seen numerous companies cutting back on productions or simply canceling their seasons. But that doesn’t mean that there isn’t anything to celebrate. And as we end 2023, here’s a look at some of the young singers who saw their careers shine whether {…}

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Anna Gregg Wins Deborah Voigt Prize

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(Photo credit: Peter Thompson) Soprano Anna Gregg has won the Deborah Voigt Prize at the 13th Glenarm Festival of Voice. With the prize, Gregg will become the NI Opera Young Opera Voice of 2023. Gregg has worked with Opera Collective Ireland and Sestina Music. She has also performed with the Wexford Festival Opera, the Longborough Festival Opera, and Random Opera. {…}

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Longborough Festival Opera Founders Win Wagner Society’s Top Prize

The Longborough Festival Opera Finds An Artist Director

Thomas Blunt Named Principal Conductor of the Coro da Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo

Obituary: ‘X-Factor’ Finalist & Tenor Ben Thapa Dies at 42

Elizabeth Connell Prize International Singing Competition Announces 2024 Winners

OperaVision Announces July & August Streams

Q & A: CEO Guy Verrall-Withers on the Waterperry Opera Festival’s Past, Present & Future

Best of 2023: OperaWire’s Top Ten Rising Stars 2023

Anna Gregg Wins Deborah Voigt Prize