Obituary: Soprano Erin Wall Dies at 44

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(Credit: Kristin Hoebermann) Erin Wall, one of the world’s leading sopranos, has died at the age of 44, after a long illness. Bewitching audiences with her beautiful voice, theatrical prowess and huge repertoire, Wall swiftly conquered major world operatic stages, including The Metropolitan Opera House, Teatro alla Scala, Wiener Staatsoper, Opéra National de Paris, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Canadian Opera {…}

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Boosey & Hawkes Signs Composer Ana Sokolovic

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Boosey & Hawkes has announced that it has signed Serbian-Canadian composer Ana Sokolovic to its roster. Sokolovic immigrated to Canada in the 1990s and engaged in collaborations with Queen of Puddings Music theatre, which commissioned her first operas. She also worked alongside the Société de musique contemporaine du Québec. Among her most renowned works are her four operas, which have {…}

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Obituary: Romanian Conductor Camil Marinescu Dies of COVID-19 Related Complications

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(Image Source: Facebook) Famed Romanian conductor Camil Marinescu died on July 27, 2020 after a 3-week battle with the COVID-19 virus, his brother Ciprian Marinescu announced on Facebook. Camil Marinescu was born in Bucharest in 1964 and graduated at the National Music University, with bassoon and conducting classes. Marinescu was the disciple of conductors Constantin Bugeanu, Cristian Mandeal, Mihai Brediceanu, {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Lucas Meachem & Juan Francisco Gatell Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week, four complete operas, as well as an oratorio recording, will be available to stream. Here is a look. Otello After long delays, Sony Classical will finally release the full studio recording of Verdi’s masterpiece opera with Jonas Kaufmann singing the title role and Antonio Pappano conducting the Orchestra e Coro dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. Soprano Federica Lombardi sings her {…}

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Obituary: Italian Pianist and Composer Marcello Abbado Dies, Aged 93

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(Credit: Image from Scherzo) Italian pianist and composer Marcello Abbado passed away on June 4, 2020. Born in Milan on October 7, 1926, Abbado was raised in a family of famous musicians; his father was violinist Michelangelo Abbado, and his brother Claudio was music director of the Teatro alla Scala and the Vienna State Opera. He studied piano at the {…}

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Mécénat Musica Prix 3 Femmes Announces Winners for 2020-21

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The 2020-21 winners for the Mécénat Musica Prix 3 Femmes was announced on Monday, April 6, 2020. The three winners include composer Anna Pidgorna and librettist Maria Reva; composer Parisa Sabet and librettist Nika Khanjani; and composer Sonia Paço-Rocchia and librettist Marie-Ève Bouchard. The three teams will each get an opportunity to stage new operas in 2021 in a co-production {…}

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Rayanne Dupuis to Perform All-Bolcom Program At Baruch Performing Arts Center

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(Image provided by Classical Music Communications) The Baruch Performing Arts Center is set to present the U.S. premiere of William Bolcom’s “Poèmes libres des droits.” The concert, which is set for March 24, 2020, will feature soprano Rayanne Dupuis alongside pianist Guy Livingston, who commissioned “Poèmes libres des droits.” The duo world premiered the piece in London and Paris as {…}

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Canada’s Royal Conservatory Names New 2020 Honorary Fellows

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(Credit: The Royal Conservatory of Music) Internationally acclaimed conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, philanthropists James and Louise Temerty, and musician Chilly Gonzales have been named Honorary Fellows of Canada’s The Royal Conservatory of Music for 2020, according to the statement by the institution. “The Honorary Fellow is The Royal Conservatory’s highest designation and is awarded to those who have had a profound {…}

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Obituary: Mezzo-Soprano Mika Shigematsu Passes Away

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(Credit: Michal Daniel) Mezzo-soprano Mika Shigematsu has died of pancreatic cancer in Osaka, Japan. The mezzo’s husband Shintaro Kobayashi posted a messgae stating, “I am deeply saddened to inform you that my wife Mika Shigematsu passed away in the morning of Oct. 23, 2019 in Osaka. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late September. The funeral service took place {…}

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Obituary: Soprano Erin Wall Dies at 44

Boosey & Hawkes Signs Composer Ana Sokolovic

Obituary: Romanian Conductor Camil Marinescu Dies of COVID-19 Related Complications

Jonas Kaufmann, Lucas Meachem & Juan Francisco Gatell Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Obituary: Italian Pianist and Composer Marcello Abbado Dies, Aged 93

Mécénat Musica Prix 3 Femmes Announces Winners for 2020-21

Rayanne Dupuis to Perform All-Bolcom Program At Baruch Performing Arts Center

Canada’s Royal Conservatory Names New 2020 Honorary Fellows

Obituary: Mezzo-Soprano Mika Shigematsu Passes Away