Sing for Hope, The Museum of Jewish Heritage, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene & Lang Lang International Music Foundation to Present Historic Concert

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On Sunday, June 14, the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene, Sing for Hope, and Lang Lang International Music Foundation will join forces to present “We Are Here: A Celebration of Resilience, Resistance, and Hope.” The special live-streamed concert event, which will be presented by a network of more than 125 {…}

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Q & A: Conductor Lesley Leighton On The Experience of Working On David Lang’s ‘the loser’

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Arguably one of the most hotly anticipated productions on the west coast in the coming days is the LA Opera Off Grand production of David Lang’s ‘the loser,’ a one man show about two aspiring concert pianists who witness Glenn Gould during a masterclass that alters their hopes and dreams. The piece, which will be making its west coast premiere, {…}

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Simon Keenlyside Knighted By The Queen

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Baritone Simon Keenlyside was knighted in the Queen’s birthday honors list. The baritone, who is best known for his interpretations of Mozart, was among the list of classical music figures who were honored by the queen. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa was made a Companion of Honour, joining the likes of conductor Sir Mark Elder and percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie in the prestigious order. Composer Thomas {…}

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Opera Ithaca Announces 5th Anniversary 2018-19 Season

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Opera Ithaca has announced its 2018-19 season, its 5th edition. The season will showcase four productions, including a world premiere. Thomas’ “Hamlet” opens the season, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the work’s Paris Opera premiere in a production by director/designer Zachary James. Conductor, Keith Chambers leads a cast that includes Garrett Obrycki as Hamlet, Holly Flack as Ophelie, Leah Marie {…}

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Plácido Domingo, Ana María Martinez & Adela Zaharia Lead Ambitious 2018-19 LA Opera Season

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LA Opera has announced the productions that will make up its 2018-19 season, undoubtedly making for an exciting few months for audiences in the Los Angeles region. Highlights include not only new productions of beloved works, but the world premiere of several projects through LA Opera’s Off Grand initiative. Mainstage Productions Giuseppe Verdi’s “Don Carlo” – This revival production will {…}

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Sing for Hope, The Museum of Jewish Heritage, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene & Lang Lang International Music Foundation to Present Historic Concert

Q & A: Conductor Lesley Leighton On The Experience of Working On David Lang’s ‘the loser’

Simon Keenlyside Knighted By The Queen

Opera Ithaca Announces 5th Anniversary 2018-19 Season

Plácido Domingo, Ana María Martinez & Adela Zaharia Lead Ambitious 2018-19 LA Opera Season