Javier Camarena, Ramón Vinay & Ian Bostridge Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences are in for a number of legendary recordings as well as two world premiere recordings. There are also some debut albums and some new works that are exciting. Archetype Lexicon Classics releases the debut album by two-time Grammy Nominated baritone Stephen Powell. Titled “Archetype,” this orchestral album, mixed by 18-time Grammy®-Winning engineer Mark Donahue and produced by {…}

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CD Review: Lawrence Brownlee’s ‘Rising’

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“The poem with this music is complete.” The final line to composer Shawn E. Okpebholo’s “Romance” reveals, in essence, the method behind Lawrence Brownlee and pianist Kevin J. Miller’s newest release, “Rising,” on Warner Classics: Setting poetry from the Harlem Renaissance to song. With its 29 tracks, the album includes texts from writers such as Langston Hughes, Alice Dunbar Nelson, {…}

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Erika Grimaldi, James Newby & Anna Bonitatibus Lead Orquesta Ciudad de Granada’s 2023-24 Season

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The Orquesta Ciudad de Granada has announced its 2023-24 season with numerous vocal performances. Here is a look. Maria J. Pacheco, Carmen Callejas, Juan M. Morales, Luis D. Barrios, Luis Ortega, and Rodrigo Navarro lead a Bach program with Ton Koopman conducting. Performance Date: Sept. 15, 2023 Mezzo-soprano Anna Bonitatibus and violinist Kolja Blacher lead an Elgar evening with Joseph {…}

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Teatro de la Zarzuela Announces Cast Change for ‘Luisa Fernanda’

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The Teatro de la Zarzuela in Madrid has announced a cast change for its production of “Luisa Fernanda.” The company said that Carmen Artaza will replace María José Montiel, who has canceled due to acute tracheatitis. She will sing the in first cast with performances scheduled for June 21, 23, 25, and 29. Artaza, who was scheduled to perform in {…}

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Festival d’Aix-En-Provence Announces Cast Change for ‘Le Prophète’

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(credit: Kristin Hoebermann) The Festival d’Aix-En-Provence has announced a cast change for its concert performance of Meyerbeer’s “Le Prophète.” The company said that Elizabeth DeShong will sing the role of Fidès replacing Anita Rachvelishvili, who was originally announced. DeShong performs regularly at the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Dallas Opera, and Royal Opera House. She has also performed with the {…}

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Olga Peretyatko, Jennifer Rowley, Lidia Fridman & Brian Mulligan Lead Teatro Regio di Torino’s 2023-24 Season

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The Teatro Regio di Torino has announced its 2023-24 season. Halévy’s “La Juive” will star Mariangela Sicilia, Gregory Kunde, Nina Minasyan, and Enkeleda Kamani. Daniel Oren conducts the production by Stefano Poda. Performance Dates: Sept. 19-Oct. 3, 2023 Offenbach’s “Un mari à la porte” will star Pawel Żak, Ksenia Chubunova, Amélie Hois, and Matteo Mollica. Riccardo Bisatti conducts Anna Maria Bruzzese’s production. Performance {…}

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Handel and Haydn Society Names Michele Adams New Youth Chorale and Concert Choir Conductor

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The Handel and Haydn Society has named Michele Adams the H+H Youth Choruses Conductor. Adams will take over her new role leading the Youth Chorale and Concert Choir on July 1, 2023 as HHYC prepares for its 30th anniversary. The announcement comes as the H+H Youth Choruses prepare for its annual Spring Concert, May 21, 2023 at Roxbury Community College {…}

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The Untold Story of Omar ibn Said in Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels’ ‘Omar’

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The world of new opera is a fascinating place. Many new operas explore the end of time, making cake, or questionable life choices. But others cover historical moments and figures that should be explored. Composed by Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels, their new opera “Omar” looks at the figure Omar ibn Said and his life as an enslaved Muslim in America. {…}

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Alabama Symphony Orchestra Renews Music Director Contract

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The Alabama Symphony Orchestra has renewed its Music Director’s contract. The orchestra said that Music Director Carlos Izcaray will extend his contract through the 26-27 Season. He began his tenure with the orchestra in 2015. Izcaray is described as “inspiring, spirited, and conducting with nuanced sensitivity.” He has appeared with numerous ensembles across five continents and is now firmly established {…}

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Javier Camarena, Ramón Vinay & Ian Bostridge Lead New CD/DVD Releases

CD Review: Lawrence Brownlee’s ‘Rising’

Erika Grimaldi, James Newby & Anna Bonitatibus Lead Orquesta Ciudad de Granada’s 2023-24 Season

Teatro de la Zarzuela Announces Cast Change for ‘Luisa Fernanda’

Festival d’Aix-En-Provence Announces Cast Change for ‘Le Prophète’

Olga Peretyatko, Jennifer Rowley, Lidia Fridman & Brian Mulligan Lead Teatro Regio di Torino’s 2023-24 Season

Handel and Haydn Society Names Michele Adams New Youth Chorale and Concert Choir Conductor

The Untold Story of Omar ibn Said in Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels’ ‘Omar’

Alabama Symphony Orchestra Renews Music Director Contract