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Lyric Opera of Chicago 2023-24 Review: Terence Blanchard’s ‘Champion’

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(Photo: Michael Brosilow) Fresh from a Metropolitan Opera premiere last spring (and its subsequent Grammy Award victory), Terence Blanchard’s first opera in jazz, “Champion,” enjoyed its Lyric Opera of Chicago premiere in James Robinson’s vivid and effective staging, a co-production on January 27th, 2024. A dazzling cast led by Justin Austin as Emile Griffith made a powerful case for repeated {…}

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The Bach Society of Saint Louis Announces the 2024 Festival Lineup

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The Bach Society of Saint Louis has announced a full roster of concerts and community events for the 2024 St. Louis Bach Festival. This article only features vocal works. The festival begins with “Bach at the Bistro: A Night at the Movies.” Stephen Eros directs performances by select members of the Bach Society Chorus. Performance Date: April 16, 2024 Next {…}

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Marianne Crebassa, Brian Jagde, Christian Van Horn & Franco Fagioli Lead Théâtre des Champs-Elysées’ 2023-24 Season

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The Théâtre des Champs-Elysées has announced its 2023-24 season featuring opera, opera in concert, and recitals. Here is a look at the vocal performances of the season. Opera Thomas Hengelbrock conducts Rossini’s “La Cenerentola” in a production by Damiano Michieletto. Marina Viotti, Levy Sekgapane, Edward Nelson, and Peter Kálmán. Performance Dates: Oct. 9-19, 2023 Mozary’s “Die Zauberflöte” will be conducted {…}

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Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Announce Two World Premieres

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Opera Theatre of Saint Louis has announced two exciting world premieres slated for the 2023 and 2024 Festival Seasons. During the 2023 season, the company will present a new adaptation of Scott Joplin’s opera “Treemonisha.” The work is reimagined for the modern era by composer Damien Sneed and librettist Karen Chilton. “Working with OTSL is always a pleasure because they {…}

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Soprano Claudia de Lourdes Díaz Among YourClassical’s Performance Today Young Artists in Residence Program Recipients

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(Photo Credit: Amanda Tipton) Soprano Claudia de Lourdes Díaz was named amongst YourClassical’s Performance Today four recipients of the 2026 Young Artists in Residence program. A native of Puerto Rico, Díaz earned a Performance Certificate in Voice Performance and a Master of Music from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver in 2024. In March 2025, she {…}

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Daniel Luis Espinal Joins Askonas Holt for Management

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Tenor Daniel Luis Espinal has joined the roster of Askonas Holt for worldwide general management. Espinal will be managed at Askonas Holt by Angelica Conner and Charlotte Bateman. The tenor is currently in his second year at the Ryan Opera Center at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, where he has sung Jaquino in “Fidelio” and Don Curzio in “The Marriage {…}

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‘Juilliard at Zankel Hall’ Series Kicks off With Celebration of Works by Shaw, Ives, Montgomery & Aucoin

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The Juilliard School has announced a new partnership with Carnegie Hall titled “Juilliard at Zankel Hall.” The series will kick off on Monday, March 24, 2025  and April 3, 2025 with two programs. The first is dedicated to new works and premieres while the latter celebrates the music of Meredith Monk. The March 24 showcase will feature a wide range {…}

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Denyce Graves Foundation’s ‘Shared Voices’ Returns to The Met

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The Metropolitan Opera continues its partnership with the Denyce Graves Foundation’s “Shared Voices” program, the student-exchange initiative that brings together elite historically Black colleges and universities and America’s preeminent conservatories and institutions, for a second year. On Feb. 28, a new cohort of 18 students will participate in an immersive day-long program at the Met. This year, activities include a {…}

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Works & Process Unveils Spring 2025 Season

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(Photo credit: Boston Lyric Opera) Works & Process announces its 40th anniversary season taking place in spring 2025. For the purposes of this article only opera events are included. Fortieth Works & Process at the Guggenheim Series – Performance Highlights and Discussions Excerpts from Sarah Ruhl and Anthony Roth Costanzo’s reimagining of Vivaldi “The Seasons” are performed prior to its {…}