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Pittsburgh Opera Names 2025-26 Resident Artists

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Pittsburgh Opera has announced its 2025-26 Resident Artists. This year’s roster includes soprano Shannon Crowley, soprano Lauryn Davis, baritone Erik Nordstrom, bass Matthew Soibelman, tenor Logan Wagner, mezzo-soprano Audrey Welsh, stage director Dana Kinney, and pianist Maeve Berry.  The artists will study languages, diction, movement, and acting while developing their vocal skills, expanding their repertoire, and having the opportunity to {…}

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Santa Fe Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Rigoletto’

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The Santa Fe Opera has announced a cast change for its production of Verdi’s “Rigoletto.” The company said that dramatic baritone and former Santa Fe Opera Apprentice singer Michael Chioldi will sing the title role, replacing Spanish baritone Gerardo Bullón, who has withdrawn for personal reasons.  The production opens July 12 and runs for seven performances through August 20, 2025. Chioldi has performed the role at the {…}

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Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA Unveils 2025-26 Season

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Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA (VSO) has unveiled its 2025-26 season, which features one notable vocal showcase. “We’re proud to present this breathtaking series of concerts featuring world-class soloists and influential composers who are shaping America’s classical voice,” said Igor Shakhman, VSO’s Chief Executive Officer, per an official press release. “It’s an exciting time for our city and being able to {…}

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American Guild of Musical Artists & Cincinnati Opera Announce New Three-Year Agreement

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The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) and Cincinnati Opera announced a new three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The CBA was ratified by the AGMA Board of Governors on March 3, after being approved by the artists. This agreement secures improvements for AGMA members of Cincinnati Opera, including wage increases, better financial support for non-local Artists, stronger workplace protections, and {…}

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Vancouver Opera to Showcase Unique ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Adaptation

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Vancouver Opera is set to present “The Garden of Alice,” an adaptation of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” The showcase, set for March 7 – 9, 2025, will feature the talents of members of the Yulanda M. Faris Young Artists Program, including Heidi Duncan (soprano), Simran Claire (mezzo-soprano), Danlie Rae Acebuque (baritone), Lyndon Ladeur (tenor), Derek Stanyer (pianist), and Tayte Mitchell {…}

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Sasha Cooke, Clay Hilley & Heidi Stober Lead Grand Teton Music Festival’s 2025 Season

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The Grand Teton Music Festival has announced its 2025 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances for the season. Concerts  The season opens with Sir Donald Runnicles, conducting Caitlin Lynch, Renée Tatum, Clay Hilley, and Seth Carico in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, “Choral.” Performance Dates: July 3 & 5, 2025 Sir Donald Runnicles conducts Dobrinka Tabakova’s Orpheus’ Comet, Mozart’s Piano {…}

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Angel Blue, Piotr Beczała, Brian Jagde, & Elīna Garanča Lead Metropolitan Opera’s New ‘Aida’ Production

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(Credit:  Paola Kudacki / Met Opera) The Metropolitan Opera is set to present a new production of Verdi’s “Aida.” The new production will open on Dec. 31, 2024, and will be directed by Michael Mayer, who has already been in charge of the Met’s productions of “Grounded,” “Rigoletto,” “La Traviata,” and “Marnie.” This will be the first new production of {…}

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Alfred Walker, Gabriella Reyes, Anna Netrebko & Adam Plachetka Headline Palm Beach Opera’s 2025 Season

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(Photo credit: Suzanne Vinnik) Palm Beach Opera has announced its 2025 season. The season opens with Gounod’s “Roméo et Juliette,” under the baton of Palm Beach Opera’s Ari Rifkin Music Director, David Stern. The title roles will be shared across performances. Friday/Sunday Long Long performs Romé alongside Amina Edris as Juliette. Eric Taylor and Lydia Grindatto will each make their {…}

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Joyce DiDonato, Renée Fleming, Ailyn Pérez, Nicholas Phan, Will Liverman, Karen Slack & Yannick Nézet-Séguin Lead Classical Grammy 2025 Nominees

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The Grammy nominations have been announced. For this article, we will focus on the vocal and operatic nominations. The Best Opera Recording nominees are “Adams: Girls Of The Golden West” featuring John Adams, Paul Appleby, Julia Bullock, Hye Jung Lee, Daniela Mack, Elliot Madore, Ryan McKinny, and Davóne Tines, Dmitriy Lipay, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Los Angeles Master Chorale, “Catán: Florencia {…}