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Obituary: Legendary Conductor Christoph von Dohnányi Dies at 95

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On Sept. 6, 2025, Christoph von Dohnányi died at the age of 95. Recognized as one of the great conductors of his generation, he died two days before his 96th birthday. Born on Sept. 8, 1929, in Berlin, Germany, he was the grandchild of pianist and composer Ernst von Dohnányi. Throughout his childhood, his father, uncle and other family members {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Bayreuth Festival 2025 Review: Lohengrin

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(© Enrico Nawrath) A well-loved conductor at the Bayreuth Festival, Christian Thielemann, who made his début on the Green Hill in 2000 overseeing a dynamic performance of “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg,” served Bayreuth as its music director from 2015 to 2020. Therefore, it is good to see him back this year conducting “Lohengrin” which he originally took charge of in {…}

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Festival Aix-En-Provence Announces Cast Change for ‘La Forza Del Destino’

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(Credit: Fay Fox) The Festival Aix-en-Provence has announced a cast change for its concert performance of “La Forza del Destino” on July 20, 2025. The company noted that Russell Thomas will replace Brian Jagde in the role of Alvaro. Thomas has performed the role at the Deutsche Oper Berlin and the Paris Opera. He is well-known for his Verdi interpretations {…}

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Former Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter Honored with Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s Legacy Award

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On Thursday, June 5, 2025, the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO) honored two major cultural leaders with its 2025 Legacy Awards at a sold-out Gala Dinner in Easton, Maryland. Now in its 27th year, the MSO presented its National Legacy Award to Deborah Rutter, former President of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and its annual Legacy Award to Maestro {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Rachel Willis-Sørensen on Winning the Beverly Sills Award

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(Credit: Jonathan Tichler / Met Opera) In 2006, the Beverly Sills Award was established to help further the careers of rising stars by providing additional funding for vocal coaching, language study, travel costs, and other professional expenses. Sills was well-known as a supporter and friend to developing young artists, and the award was meant to honor her legacy as an {…}

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Karen Slack Joins Only Stage Arts Management

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American soprano Karen Slack has joined the Only Stage Arts Management roster. Slack will be managed by Susanna Stefani Caetani and Chrisni Mendis. The Grammy award-winning soprano recently launched “African Queens,” a major nationwide recital tour premiering works by leading composers at festivals like Ravinia, Aspen, and Tanglewood. She has performed at leading theaters including the Metropolitan Opera and Carnegie {…}

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Tania León Named 2025 Recipient of the William Schuman Award

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(Photo credit: Rob Davidson) Columbia University School of the Arts announced that composer Tania León is the 2025 recipient of the William Schuman Award. León is the tenth recipient of the award that recognizes the lifetime achievement of an American composer whose works have been widely performed and generally acknowledged to be of lasting significance. She will receive an unrestricted {…}

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Komische Oper Berlin 2024-25 Review: Akhnaten

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(Credit: Monika Rittershaus) Barrie Kosky’s new production of Philip Glass’s 1983 opera “Akhnaten,” running through April 20 at the Komische Oper Berlin, represents a long-overdue homecoming. This is the city most intimately connected with “Akhnaten’s” historical legacy; the archaeological treasures of the enigmatic Pharoah’s destroyed city, Tel-El-Amarna, excavated by Ludwig Borchardt with funding from the philanthropist James Simon in 1912 {…}

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Gran Teatre del Liceu Announces New Cast Change for ‘Lohengrin’

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The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced a cast change for its March 21 performance of “Lohengrin.” The company said that soprano Okka von der Damerau will take on the role of Ortrud replacing Iréne Theorin, who is still suffering from an infection in one of her vocal cords. Von der Damerau performed on March 19, also replacing Theorin. The {…}