Joyce DiDonato, Renée Fleming, Kelli O’Hara to Perform Together at Grammy Ceremony

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Several of opera’s big stars will headline the Grammy Premiere Ceremony on Feb. 2, 2025. Per an official press release from the Recording Academy, Joyce DiDonato, Renée Fleming, Kevin Puts, and Kelli O’Hara will be amongst the classical artists performing at the event. All four are nominated for Best Opera Recording for the Metropolitan Opera’s “The Hours” and DiDonato, Fleming, {…}

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Renée Fleming Returns to Palais Garnier for Recital

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(Photo by Andrew Eccles) Superstar soprano Renée Fleming returns to the Palais Garnier for a recital on March 9, 2025. The showcase will also feature pianist Howard Watkins as the duo performs works by Kevin Puts, Howard Shore, Björk, Händel, Nico Muhly, Canteloub, Maria Schneider, and Villas-Lobos. Fleming last performed at the Opéra National de Paris in a 2023 production {…}

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New York Philharmonic Announces Jean-Yves Thibaudet & Renée Fleming Concert

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The New York Philharmonic has announced that pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet will join soprano Renée Fleming in a performance on Artist Spotlight. The performance will be held on Feb. 14, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall. The two superstars will perform selections from Fauré’s “Verlaine settings” and Messiaen’s “Poèmes pour Mi.” The concert will also {…}

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3 Christmas-Themed Operas From Around the World

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Photo Credit: Hindemith Foundation/Blonay, Switzerland Christmas is a time of celebration for many people for many different reasons. Whether someone is religious or not, the Holiday season is a great time to connect with many of classical music’s absolute seasonal favorites like Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet, ‘The Nutcracker,’ Menotti’s ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors,’ and Handel’s ‘Messiah.’ It is also, however, {…}

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Obituary: David Schweizer Passed Away at 74

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(Photo credit: Caleb Wertenbaker) David Schweizer, acclaimed stage director, died of a heart attack on Dec. 4 in New York. Schweizer’s career in opera included directing the world premieres of “The Greater Good” by Stephen Hartke and Philip Littell at the Glimmerglass Festival, “The Long Walk” by Jeremy Howard Beck and Stephanie Fleischmann at Opera Saratoga, “Elizabeth Cree” by Kevin {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2024-25 Review: La Bohème

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(Photos: Marty Sohl / Met Opera) The Metropolitan Opera’s “La Bohème” celebrated a new season of success thanks to Kensho Watanabe at the podium and a stunning cast of favorites, including Ailyn Pérez, Dmytro Popov, Boris Pinkhasovich, Bogdan Talos, Emily Pogorelc, Gihoon Kim, and Donald Maxwell. Conductor Kensho Watanabe’s Midas Touch Conductor Kensho Watanabe, who made his Met debut with {…}

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Joyce DiDonato, Rihab Chaieb, Attilio Glaser, & Johan Reuter Lead Bregenz Festival’s 2025 Season

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The Bregenz Festival has announced its 2025 season. Opera The festival will present Weber’s “Der Freischütz” in a production by Philipp Stölzl. The cast will include Liviu Holender, Johannes Kammler, Franz Hawlata, Raimund Nolte, Mandy Fredrich, Elissa Huber, Irina Simmes, Hanna Herfurtner, Gloria Rehm, Katharina Ruckgaber, Christof Fischesser, David Steffens, Oliver Zwarg, Thomas Blondelle, Attilio Glaser, and Mauro Peter. Performance Dates: July 17-August 17, 2025 Enescu’s {…}

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San Francisco Opera to Present Two November Concerts

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San Francisco Opera’s 2024-25 season will continue in November with two annual, year-end concerts showcasing the Company’s resident artists, orchestra, and chorus. On Nov. 15, the company will present a concert “The Future is Now” at the Herbst Theatre. The evening will feature 2024 Adler Fellows: sopranos Georgiana Adams, Caroline Corrales, Arianna Rodriguez and Olivia Smith; mezzo-soprano Nikola Printz; tenor {…}

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Renée Fleming & Rod Gilfry Headline Cincinnati May Festival’s 2025 Season

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The Cincinnati May Festival announced its 2025 edition. First up is “All Together Now.” The showcase features the May Festival Chorus, May Festival Youth Chorus, and Cincinnati Boychoir in performance. Performance Date: Feb. 16, 2025 Ramón Tebar conducts Verdi’s “Requiem.” He leads the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, May Festival Chorus, and Cincinnati Boychoir. Performance Date: May 16, 2025 Matthew Swanson, Jason {…}

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Joyce DiDonato, Renée Fleming, Kelli O’Hara to Perform Together at Grammy Ceremony

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3 Christmas-Themed Operas From Around the World

Obituary: David Schweizer Passed Away at 74

Metropolitan Opera 2024-25 Review: La Bohème

Joyce DiDonato, Rihab Chaieb, Attilio Glaser, & Johan Reuter Lead Bregenz Festival’s 2025 Season

San Francisco Opera to Present Two November Concerts

Renée Fleming & Rod Gilfry Headline Cincinnati May Festival’s 2025 Season