Artist of the Week: Asmik Grigorian

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(Credit: Ruth Waltz) The Salzburg Festival is set to open this week in a reduced edition with various concerts and two new operas including R.Strauss’ “Elektra.” The new production will be headlined by an all-star cast that includes rising star Asmik Grigorian in the role of Chrysothemis. The new production will mark the soprano’s third appearance at the festival following {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Ian Bostridge, Elīna Garanča & Juyeon Song Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences will get a chance to stream rarely performed works and new albums by some of the best-known artists in opera. Here is a look. Beethoven Warner Classics releases Ian Bostridge and Sir Antonio Pappano latest album which is dedicated to Beethoven’s song cycle “An die ferne Geliebte (To the distant beloved).” The album also includes the rapturously {…}

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The 30 Influential LGBTQIA+ Players In Opera

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Happy Pride! As we continue our pride celebration, we turn to the most influential LGBTQIA+ performers, administrators, directors, and others who have been influential in the opera world in shaping the conversation and boosting visibility. For this list, we honed in on the accomplishments of these individuals and the way they have used their voice to push diversity and education {…}

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Composer Profile: William Grant Still, ‘Dean of Afro-American Composers’

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(Credit: Carl Van Vechten) Born on May 11, 1895, William Grant Still would go on to become one of the most iconic African-American composers of all time. Still was born in Woodville Mississippi. His father William Grant Still Sr. was a teacher, partner in a grocery store, and performed as a local bandleader; unfortunately, he would pass away when his {…}

News

A Comprehensive List of All Opera Companies Offering Free Streaming Services Right Now

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(Credit: Met Opera) ***UPDATE: Opera America has released a comprehensive database of all streaming options from around the world with more details about schedules and offerings. We highly recommend you check it out here. There are a lot of opera companies currently offering up streaming services for opera lovers around the world. While we have published individual pieces over the {…}

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Obituary: Swiss Philanthropist and Biotech Leader Fritz Gerber Dies, Aged 91

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It has been announced that Fritz Gerber, philanthropist and long-time head of Roche Holding, has died of a stroke at the age of 91. Gerber was responsible for turning the drug and chemical conglomerate into a leader in the fields of biotechnology and diagnostics. Born in 1929 in Bern, Gerber studied as a lawyer, joining what would later become Zurich {…}

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Vasily Petrenko, Bryn Terfel & Adela Zahria Lead Royal Liverpool’s 2020-21 Season

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The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic has announced its 2020-21 season marking the final season for music director Vasily Petrenko. For this article we will only focus on vocal performances. Ian Tracey conducts the Spirit of Christmas concert with John Suchet as the present and baritone Thomas Weinhappel. The Royal Liverpool Choir and youth choir will also participate in an evening of {…}

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Miami Symphony Orchestra Extends Contract of Music Director Eduardo Maturet

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(Credit: MariaVictoriaSO) The Miami Symphony Orchestra has announced that it will be extending the contract of music director Eduardo Maturet through 2027. Maturet started his tenure with the company back in 2006 with the 2020-21 season set to be his 15th at the helm. “I strongly believe we are entering into a new world order, and are privilege to be {…}

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Obituary: Judy Drucker Dies At 91

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(Credit: Judydrucker.com) Impresaria Judy Drucker has died at the age of 91. According to her daughter Vicki Schwartz, she died from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. A child prodigy, Drucker studied piano at the New York College of Music, and voice at the Juilliard School and the Curtis Institute of Music. Drucker went on to perform as a coloratura soprano with {…}

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Artist of the Week: Asmik Grigorian

Ian Bostridge, Elīna Garanča & Juyeon Song Lead New CD/DVD Releases

The 30 Influential LGBTQIA+ Players In Opera

Composer Profile: William Grant Still, ‘Dean of Afro-American Composers’

A Comprehensive List of All Opera Companies Offering Free Streaming Services Right Now

Obituary: Swiss Philanthropist and Biotech Leader Fritz Gerber Dies, Aged 91

Vasily Petrenko, Bryn Terfel & Adela Zahria Lead Royal Liverpool’s 2020-21 Season

Miami Symphony Orchestra Extends Contract of Music Director Eduardo Maturet

Obituary: Judy Drucker Dies At 91