Michael Weinius, Martina Dike, & Nicholas Brownlee Star in ‘Parsifal’ at Cēsis Art Festival

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The Cēsis Art Festival is set to present a concert production of Richard Wagner’s “Parsifal.” Tenor Michael Weinius takes on the title role. He is joined by mezzo-soprano Martina Dike as Kundry, Stephen Milling as Gurnemanz, bass-baritone Nicholas Brownlee as Amfortas, bass-baritone Oleksandr Pushniak in the role of Klingsor, and bass Edgars Ošleja as Titurel. Marlēna Keine, Ilze Grēvele-Skaraine, Gunta {…}

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Lydia Grindatto Wins First Prize in the 2025 Loren L. Zachary National Vocal Competition

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(Photo credit: Morgan Horell) Soprano Lydia Grindatto has won first place in the 2025 Loren L. Zachary National Vocal Competition. Grindatto took home the top prize of $15,000. Coming in second place was tenor Ben Reisinger, along with mezzo-soprano Madeleine Lyon in third, baritone Paul Jang fourth, and soprano Sunwoo Park in fifth. Bass Michael Mensha took home the Encouragement {…}

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J’Nai Bridges, Matthias Goerne, Kelli O’Hara, & Davóne Tines Among Performers in Celebrity Series of Boston’s 2025-26 Season

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(Photo credit: Acosta, de Bon, Madrid, & Morrison) The 2025-26 season for the Celebrity Series of Boston has been announced. This article only features classical voice events. Mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges opens the subscription season in her Celebrity Series recital debut. Performance Date: October 9, 2025 (Groton Hill Music Center) Baritone Matthias Goerne and pianist Daniil Trifonov perform Schubert’s “Schwanengesang.” Performance {…}

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The Person Behind The Opera, Pt. 1: Malcolm X

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(Photo Credit @ Micah Shumake / Detroit Opera) As summer approaches, there are many exciting things on the horizon for the operatic world. While the 2025-2026 season at the Metropolitan Opera has many new names, across the world there are numerous premieres that inspire, one great example being the IN Series’ focus on new works and the Bayerische Staatsoper’s premiere of {…}

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Benjamin Appl, Helen Charlston, Roderick Williams, & Lotte Betts-Dean Among Performers in Oxford International Song Festival 2025

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The Oxford International Song Festival has announced its line up for 2025. This article only features classical vocal concerts. Baritone Benjamin Appl and pianist Sholto Kynoch open the festival with a concert highlighting the works of Franz Schubert. Performance Date: October 10, 2025 Baritone Benjamin Appl and pianist Sholto Kynoch perform a small selection of songs in “Song Sofa.” This {…}

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Roderick Williams, Fatma Said, Louise Alder, Florian Boesch Among Headliners of Leeds Lieder Festival’s 20th Season

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(Photo credit: Bort, Williams, & Porter) The 2025 Leeds Lieder Festival has announced its programming. The 20th anniversary season taking place under the artistic direction of Joseph Middleton. This year’s theme is “Song, the Secret of Eternity.” Recitals Mezzo-soprano Patricia Nolz and pianist Joseph Middleton present the first recital, “Lunchtime Opening.” Performance Date: April 5, 2025 Baritone Florian Boesch performs {…}

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Andrea Bocelli & Virginia Bocelli Release New Single for ‘Cabrini’

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Andrea Bocelli and his daughter Virginia Bocelli have released the duet “Dare To Be” (From The Motion Picture Cabrini). The new song is an original song written for the upcoming film from Angel Studios. Decca Records is releasing the song ahead of the film’s release on March 8, International Women’s Day. In a statement, Ryan Svendsen, Head of Music for Angel Studios said, “‘Dare {…}

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Staatsoper Hamburg Announces Schedule Change

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(Credit: Frances Marshall) The Staatsoper Hamburg has announced a schedule change for its” The Art Of.” The company said that on May 5, 2023, Thomas Hampson will be performing for Bryn Terfel and Terfel’s performance in Hamburg will take place in one of the next seasons and will be announced at a later date. Hampson is set to perform at the {…}

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Semperoper Dresden Announces Cast Change for ‘La Bohème’

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The Semperoper Dresden has announced a cast change for its production of “La Bohème.” The company said that Claudia Pavone will take over the role of Mimi for performances on Feb. 2 and 3 under the baton of Giedrė Šlekytė. The Semperoper Dresden performances will mark Pavone’s house debut in Dresden. The Italian soprano has performed at the Teatro Alighieri {…}

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Michael Weinius, Martina Dike, & Nicholas Brownlee Star in ‘Parsifal’ at Cēsis Art Festival

Lydia Grindatto Wins First Prize in the 2025 Loren L. Zachary National Vocal Competition

J’Nai Bridges, Matthias Goerne, Kelli O’Hara, & Davóne Tines Among Performers in Celebrity Series of Boston’s 2025-26 Season

The Person Behind The Opera, Pt. 1: Malcolm X

Benjamin Appl, Helen Charlston, Roderick Williams, & Lotte Betts-Dean Among Performers in Oxford International Song Festival 2025

Roderick Williams, Fatma Said, Louise Alder, Florian Boesch Among Headliners of Leeds Lieder Festival’s 20th Season

Andrea Bocelli & Virginia Bocelli Release New Single for ‘Cabrini’

Staatsoper Hamburg Announces Schedule Change

Semperoper Dresden Announces Cast Change for ‘La Bohème’