Opera Columbus & Columbus Symphony to Co-Present ‘Rigoletto’

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On March 31, 2023, Opera Columbus and the Columbus Symphony will co-present Verdi’s “Rigoletto.” Conductor Rossen Milanov and director Eve Summer lead a cast comprised of Hyung Yun in the title role, David Blalock as the Duke, Aubry Ballaro as Gilda, Eric McKeever as Monterone, Cody Muller as Sparafucile, Hilary Ginther as Maddalena, and more. The collaboration comes as part {…}

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Anthony Roth Costanzo Headlines Princeton Symphony Orchestra 2023-24 Season

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The Princeton Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2023-24 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal performances. The season’s first vocal showcase will be Mozart’s Requiem with the Westminster Symphonic Choir. Rossen Milanov conducts. The program will also feature Caroline Shaw’s “Entr’acte” and Gregory Spear’s new versions of the Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei for {…}

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Will Liverman, Nicholas Nestorak, Scarlett Strallen Headline 2023 Princeton Festival

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Princeton Symphony Orchestra has announced its plans for the 2023 Princeton Festival. The Princeton Festival, which runs between June 9-25, will feature a wide range of events. For the purposes of this article, the focus will be solely on vocal and operatic performances. Opera fans will get a chance to enjoy Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” at the Performance Pavilion {…}

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Pretty Yende Cancels Princeton Symphony Concerts

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(Credit: Elena Cherkashyna) Pretty Yende has canceled her upcoming concerts with the Princeton Symphony. The soprano took to social media and said, “I am so sorry to miss you Princeton. I’m not well and I’m grateful for Angel Blue to be with y’all for the performances. Hopefully, some other time when I feel better.” Yende was set to perform Barber’s {…}

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Pretty Yende Joins Princeton Symphony Orchestra for Two Special Concerts

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(Credit: Dario Acosta) Superstar soprano Pretty Yende is set to perform alongside the Princeton Symphony Orchestra this January at the Richardson Auditorium. Yende will take on Samuel Barber’s “Knoxville: Summer of 1915” as well as arias from Verdi’s “La Traviata” and Rossini’s “Il Barbiere di Siviglia.” The orchestra will also play Copland’s “Appalachian Spring” and music by Verdi and Rossini. {…}

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Obituary: Tenor Daniele Barioni Dies at 92

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On Nov. 5, 2022, Italian Tenor Daniele Barioni died at the age of 92. Born on Sept. 6, 1930, Barioni was raised in Copparo, Ferrara, and began his singing studies in 1949 in Milan with Attilio Bordonali. He was initially studying as a baritone and made his professional singing debut that same year at the Circolo Italia, in Milan. Following {…}

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Q & A: Peter Mark Reflects on his Career & New Project ‘Opera Voice and Body Work’

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When he was 12-years-old, Peter Mark received a recording of “Aida” starring Renata Tebaldi. He was hooked. One year later, he got what he called “the chance of a lifetime.” He got to sing at the Old Met and was able to witness a number of singers from the golden age that would be major influences for the rest of {…}

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The Queen of Spain Hosts NATO Representatives at Teatro Real de Madrid

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(© Javier del Real | Teatro Real) On July 3, 2022, Queen Letizia of Spain hosted NATO summit participants for a visit to the Teatro Real in Madrid, where they attended a rehearsal of Giuseppe Verdi’s opera “Nabucco,” following a tour of the building. The Queen was accompanied by the President of the Teatro Real, Gregorio Marañón, General Director Ignacio García-Belenguer, and {…}

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Princeton Festival Announces New Format for 2022 Event

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UPDATE: This article has been updated to include dates for performances. Princeton Festival has announced a new, outdoor festival for 2022. The entire festival, which is set to take place between June 10 – 26, 2022, will take place in a state-of-the-art tent built on the grounds of Morven Museum and Garden. “This is truly exciting, seeing how the Princeton {…}

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Opera Columbus & Columbus Symphony to Co-Present ‘Rigoletto’

Anthony Roth Costanzo Headlines Princeton Symphony Orchestra 2023-24 Season

Will Liverman, Nicholas Nestorak, Scarlett Strallen Headline 2023 Princeton Festival

Pretty Yende Cancels Princeton Symphony Concerts

Pretty Yende Joins Princeton Symphony Orchestra for Two Special Concerts

Obituary: Tenor Daniele Barioni Dies at 92

Q & A: Peter Mark Reflects on his Career & New Project ‘Opera Voice and Body Work’

The Queen of Spain Hosts NATO Representatives at Teatro Real de Madrid

Princeton Festival Announces New Format for 2022 Event