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Bass-Baritone Davóne Tines Pays Tribute to Breonna Taylor With ‘VIGIL’

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Lincoln Center announced a new video scheduled for release on September 30 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Created and edited by Davóne Tines, and performed by the bass-baritone and pianist Conor Hanick, “VIGIL” is a tribute to the memory of Breonna Taylor, an aspiring nurse, and emergency medical technician shot multiple times by members of the Louisville, Kentucky Police Department in {…}

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Davóne Tines Upholds ‘Provocative Titles’ by Julius Eastman Despite Protests From Rockport Music

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(Credit: Opéra National de Paris official website) Bass-baritone Davóne Tines refused to obscure the titles in the video that he created for the Rockport Music despite the company refusing to stream the creation without changes. Per the Boston Globe, Tines was hired by the company to craft a video for the annual Rockport Chamber Music Festival. The video spotlighted Tines {…}

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Davóne Tines & Jennifer Koh to Team Up for ‘Everything that Rises Must Converge’

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The UCLA Center for the Art of Performance will feature violinist Jennifer Koh and bass-baritone Davóne Tines in “Everything That Rises Must Converge on April 17, 2020 at Royce Hall. The showcase will bring together the two artists’ family histories through music and the voices of their ancestors via projection, lighting, and movement directed by James Darrah. The program will {…}

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Davóne Tines, Angela Gheorgiu & Renée Fleming to Headline Celebrity Series of Boston

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Through April, 2020, Celebrity Series of Boston will be presenting three operatic stars in recital. Making his debut with the series on April 1 will be bass-baritone Davóne Tines, performing a new vocal project which blends together a number of musical influences. On this, Tines says, “What I have to say, the experience I have to share, has been comprised {…}

News, Streaming

Paris Opera Play Announces 2025-26 Streaming Slate

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The streaming platform, Paris Opera Play, unveils its season for 2025-26. This article only features classical vocal performances.  All performances are broadcast live and available for replay for 30 days after airing. Verdi’s “Aida” stars Saioa Hernández in the title role. She is joined by Piotr Beczała,  Ève-Maud Hubeaux, Roman Burdenko, Alexander Köpeczi, Krzysztof Bączyk, Manase Latu, and Margarita Polonskaya. {…}

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Matthias Goerne & Daniil Trifonov To Present Recital at Carnegie Hall

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Matthias Goerne and Daniil Trifonov will present “An Exquisite Song Cycle” on Oct. 19 at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage in Carnegie Hall. During the Sunday matinee, audiences will take an unforgettable journey through Schubert’s “Die schöne Müllerin” set to poetry by Wilhelm Müller. The program will last approximately one hour with no intermission. Goerne is one of the most sought-after singers {…}

Season Announcement

Cantata Singers Unveils 2025-26 Season

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(Image Source – Cantata Singers Official Website) Cantata Singers has unveiled its 2025-26 season. First up is the “Boston Choral Festival: To the Hands” at Old South Church. Headlining the performance is Caroline Shaw’s eponymous “To the Hands.” The program will feature the ensemble working alongside students from local high school choirs. Performance Date: Oct. 17, 2025 Then comes “Zemlinsky’s {…}

IndieOpera

Little Island Unveils 2025 Programming

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Little Island announces the details for its second annual season in The Glade. This article only features classical vocal performances. Sarah Gancher’s bluegrass take on Tchaikovsky’s opera, “Eugene Onegin” makes its New York City premiere. Casting will be announced at a later date. Performance Dates: July 30 & 31, 2025 Matt Aucoin’s new song cycle, “The Lights” set to the {…}

Business

Celebrity Series of Boston’s President & Executive Director to Retire At Close of 2025-26 Season

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Celebrity Series of Boston has announced the retirement of President and Executive Director Gary Dunning. Dunning, who has held the position since 2011, will end his tenure at the close of the 2025-26 season. Among the achievements that the company cites throughout his 15 years at the helm are the introduction of new programming, including the Debut Series and the {…}