Artist of the Week: Elbenita Kajtazi

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(Credit: Eric Bouloumie) Donizetti wrote nearly 70 operas, many of which have been forgotten. Over the last several years many of his works have been rediscovered thanks in part to concert performances, festivals, or recordings. This week German audiences will get to discover the composer’s 1841 one-act opera “Rita” at the Konzerthaus Berlin. The opera will star a cast of {…}

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Obituary: Tenor Thierry Dran Passes at 67

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(Image Source: Thierry.dran.free.fr) Thierry Dran has passed away at the age of 67. The tenor began his musical studies at the Bordeaux Academy of Music in 1977 before heading to the Paris opera school, where he spent four years in Michel Sénéchal’s class. In his last year of studies he took on the role of Ernesto in “Don Pasquale” and {…}

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Cardiff Singer of the World Announces 2021 Winners

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The Cardiff Singer of the World has announced the winners of the 2021 competition. The winner of the main prize went to baritone Gihoon Kim who took the Cardiff Trophy and £20,000. Meanwhile, the Dame Joan Sutherland Audience Prize went to Claire Barnett-Jones who won £2,500 and a crystal trophy. Kim has performed at the Glyndebourne Festival and at Bayerische Staatsoper and {…}

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Davóne Tines & Gerald Finley Headline Schubert Club’s 2021-22 Season

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(Credit: Allen Hargrove) The Schubert Club in St, Paul, Minnesota has announced its 2021-22 season. For the purposes of this article, our main focus will be solely on vocal performances. Baritone Davóne Tines will perform alongside the Dover Quartet as part of the organization’s “Music in the Parks” series. Performance Date: Nov. 21, 2021 Bass-baritone Gerald Finley will make his {…}

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Obituary: British Soprano Pauline Tinsley Passes at 93

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British soprano Pauline Tinsley died on May 11 at the age of 93. She was born near Manchester, in Wigan, England, in March 1928 and studied at the Northern College of Music before heading to in London, where she made her debut in 1961 with the Philopera at London’s St. Pancras Town Hall. In the 60s she was part of {…}

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Obituary: Welsh Baritone Eric Roberts Dies

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Welsh baritone Eric Roberts has died. The baritone began his singing career studying Fine Arts at Manchester University before gaining a scholarship to study singing at the Royal Manchester College of Music. He made his professional debut as Papageno in “The Magic Flute” with the Welsh National Opera and returned as Guglielmo in “Così fan tutte.” He would also perform {…}

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Q & A: Cornelius Meister on Staatsoper Stuttgart’s ‘A Day with Ariadne auf Naxos: In Search of Lost Closeness’

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(Credit: Marco Borggreve) On April 11, the Staatsoper Stuttgart will present “A day with Ariadne auf Naxos: In Search of Lost Closeness.” The interactive day will feature Cornelius Meister conducting Richard Strauss’ “Der Bürger als Edelmann” and “Ariadne auf Naxos” and a number of other interactive activities including interviews, a backstage tour, and a virtual foyer with artists and performers. {…}

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Obituary: Bass-Baritone Luciano Di Pasquale Dies at 57

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Bass-baritone Luciano Di Pasquale has died at the age of 57. According to reports out of Italy, Di Pasquale died due to a heart condition. Born in Teramo, Italy, Di Pasquale went on to study with mezzo-soprano Marina Gentile and received a diploma with the highest marks at the Conservatory of Rodi Garganico. He later studied with Elio Battaglia and {…}

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Kate Royal Awarded Fellowship at Guildhall School

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(Credit: Jason Joyce) Soprano Kate Royal has been awarded a Fellowship of the ⁦Guildhall School of Music and Drama in the UK. Royal is an alumnus of the prestigious institution, where she graduated in 2003. The British soprano is well known for performing at the Glyndebourne Festival, English National Opera, Teatro Real, and Metropolitan Opera. She has also sung at {…}

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Artist of the Week: Elbenita Kajtazi

Obituary: Tenor Thierry Dran Passes at 67

Cardiff Singer of the World Announces 2021 Winners

Davóne Tines & Gerald Finley Headline Schubert Club’s 2021-22 Season

Obituary: British Soprano Pauline Tinsley Passes at 93

Obituary: Welsh Baritone Eric Roberts Dies

Q & A: Cornelius Meister on Staatsoper Stuttgart’s ‘A Day with Ariadne auf Naxos: In Search of Lost Closeness’

Obituary: Bass-Baritone Luciano Di Pasquale Dies at 57

Kate Royal Awarded Fellowship at Guildhall School