Obituary: Aspen Music Festival Opera Program Director Edward Berkeley Dies at 76

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On July 18, Aspen Music Festival and School opera program director Edward Berkeley died unexpectedly. The 76-year-old was found unresponsive by a colleague at home in Aspen according to the Aspen Police Department and the Pitkin County Coroner’s office. No cause of death was determined at this time. The news came hours before the opening night performance of “The Magic {…}

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Updates on Summer Festivals Canceled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

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***We will update this article as more cancellations are announced. The coronavirus has affected a number of summer festivals. After the cancellation of the Grange Park Opera and the delay of the Glyndebourne Festival, many festivals are weighing in on the summer. The Buxton International Festival has canceled its summer festival which was scheduled for July 2 – 18, 2021. {…}

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The Knights To Perform ‘Candide’ At Ravinia

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The Knights are set to return to Ravinia Festival for a performance of Bernstein’s “Candide.” The showcase will be led by conductor Eric Jacobsen with Alison Moritz directing. The production will star Met Opera Auditions-winning tenor Miles Mykkanen in the title role, Sharleen Joynt as Cunégonde, Margaret Gawrysiak as the Old Lady, Evan Jones as Pangloss/Voltaire/Cacambo, Evan Bravos as Maximilian/Grand Inquisitor/Sea Captain, and Alex Mansoori {…}

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James Levine Is Honored With New Position At Ravinia

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As the career of the great James Levine enters its twilight, major organizations are finding ways to recognize his work. The Metropolitan Opera, where he has been for decades has already made him music director emeritus and it seems that another organization is just as ready to create a position to honor him. Enter Ravinia, which has now conferred on {…}

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Celeste Morales & Kimberly Sandoval Headline ‘Reflejos de mi Corazón’

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Soprano Celeste Morales and mezzo-soprano Kimberly Sandoval will headline “Reflejos de mi corazón” on March 13, 2026. The showcase, set to take place at West End Collegiate Church in New York City, explores memory, heritage, and identity through Spanish art song, duets, and musical theatre. Morales has performed alongside Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the Ravinia Festival and takes part in {…}

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Schmidt Vocal Arts Announces Grants for Summer Opera & Vocal Programs

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Schmidt Vocal Arts (SVA), a national organization supporting early-career classical singers, has announced the first recipients of grants to summer opera and vocal programs for young artists. Twelve grants of $10,000 were awarded across the country. The Aspen Music Festival and School received support for its Aspen Opera Theater and VocalARTS program, while Chautauqua Institution received two $5,000 gifts to {…}

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USC Thornton School of Music to Feature ‘Falstaff’ Lecture by James Conlon

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(Credit: Copyright Bonnie Perkinson) On April 8, 2026, USC Thornton School of Music will present a special lecture by conductor James Conlon exploring how Shakespeare’s influence led Verdi to compose “Falstaff.” Drawing on musical insight, historical context, and more than five decades on the podium, Conlon traces how a composer devoted almost entirely to serious drama returned late in life {…}

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Andriana Chuchman Joins Dean Artists Management

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Andriana Chuchman has joined Dean Artists Management. Chuchman is represented by Managing Director Morgan Reid for regional management (Canada), in collaboration with Opus3 (General Management). The soprano has earned much acclaim for performances of a wide range of repertoire, including the heroines of Mozart and Handel, 20th-century masterpieces, and the premieres of new operas and orchestral works. Chuchman has performed {…}

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Former Chicago Opera Theater Music Director to Leave United States

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(Credit: Karen Almond) The former Chicago Opera Theater Music Director, Lidiya Yankovskaya, is leaving the United States. The conductor told WBEZ Chicago that she wanted to raise her children in a free environment where they could express themselves. She said, “I want to be sure that my children can grow up feeling like they can always express themselves freely. I {…}

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Obituary: Aspen Music Festival Opera Program Director Edward Berkeley Dies at 76

Updates on Summer Festivals Canceled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

The Knights To Perform ‘Candide’ At Ravinia

James Levine Is Honored With New Position At Ravinia

Celeste Morales & Kimberly Sandoval Headline ‘Reflejos de mi Corazón’

Schmidt Vocal Arts Announces Grants for Summer Opera & Vocal Programs

USC Thornton School of Music to Feature ‘Falstaff’ Lecture by James Conlon

Andriana Chuchman Joins Dean Artists Management

Former Chicago Opera Theater Music Director to Leave United States