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Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Soprano Sydney Mancasola On ‘Breaking The Waves’ & Its European Premiere In Edinburgh

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When “Breaking the Waves” made its world premiere in  2016 at Opera Philadelphia, it became a critical darling and won the inaugural Best New Opera Award from the Music Critics Association of North America. The work was also shortlisted for “Best World Premiere” Prize at the International Opera Awards. Since then, this opera has been performed at the Prototype Festival and will {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Innsbruck Early Music Festival 2019 Review: Cesti Competition

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(Photos: Celina Friedrichs) When Alessandro De Marchi took up his post as Artistic Director of Innsbruck’s Early Music Festival one of his first innovations was to introduce the “Cesti Competition,” with the aim of promoting the profile of, and opportunities for, young singers specializing in the baroque. Now in its tenth year, the competition’s status on the international stage is {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Midsummer Vilnius 2019 Review: Asmik Grigorian in concert

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Asmik Grigorian started her summer festival season with a marvelous homecoming event in Vilnius. To say that this concert was long-awaited is a massive understatement. It would be sold out twice even if she had another recital days or weeks early — Asmik Grigorian is an absolute favorite of the local audience. But this concert happened after a long pause {…}

News

The Giulio Gari Foundation Announces Winners Of 2019 Vocal Competition

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The winners of the 2019 Giulio Gari Foundation International Vocal Competition have been announced. The first place winner is ByeongMin Gil of South Korea. The bass-baritone was followed by tenor Derrek Stark and sopranos Jessica Fasselt, and Elizaveta Ulakhovich. Finally, Errin Dunne Brooks took home the fifth prize in the competition. Grant Awards were also given to soprano Sylvia D’Eramo {…}

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China’s Music City Harbin Announces Second Annual Music Competition

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China’s Music City Harbin will launch its annual event, the 2nd International Music Competition Harbin, allowing international young musicians to showcase their skills as they attempt to capture some of the top prizes in the industry. This year’s competition will be held in Harbin and will expand to four categories: vocal, piano, violin and composition. The competition will be judged by 29 worldwide renowned {…}

Opera Wiki

Artist Profile: Mezzo-Soprano Teresa Berganza, A Spanish Legend

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Mezzo-soprano Teresa Berganza is one of Spain’s great treasures. Born on March 16, 1935, Berganza studied piano and voice at the Madrid Conservatory. She was awarded the first prize for singing in 1954 and subsequently debuted a year later. In 1957, Berganza made her opera debut at the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence in “Così Fan Tutte.” Also in 1957, the mezzo made {…}

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Artist Profile: Mara Zampieri, A Renowned Italian Soprano

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Soprano Mara Zampieri is yet another Italian soprano who enjoyed a tremendous career in the 20th century. Zampieri received her education at the Padua Conservatory and would go on to win a number of prestigious Awards, including the Beniamino Gigli of Macerata and the Giuseppe Verdi of Parma. She made her debut in 1972 at the Fraschini Theatre. From there {…}

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Sophie Bevan Cancels Wigmore Hall Recital

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Sophie Bevan has canceled her Wigmore Hall Recital. The Wigmore Hall announced via social media that due “to unforeseen circumstances, Sophie Bevan is no longer able to take part in the Feb. 4, 2019 concert. There will be no replacement and the concert has therefore been canceled.” Bevan was scheduled to perform alongside pianist Malcolm Martineau. The soprano next performs {…}