Dessoff Choirs to Present J.S. Bach’s ‘St. John Passion’

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The Dessoff Choirs will present J.S. Bach’s St. John Passion on May 6 at Mother AME Zion Church in Harlem. Malcolm J. Merriweather and concertmaster Katie Hyun will lead the period orchestra and soloists, tenors Noah Stewart and Elliott James Encarnación, soprano Sonya Headlam, and bass Kevin Thompson. The alto soloist will be announced at a later date. St. John {…}

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PBS to Broadcast ‘J’Nai Bridges Unamplified’

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(Credit: Suzanne Vinnik) PBS is set to air the new documentary “J’Nai Bridges Unamplified.” The short film features opera star J’Nai Bridges and will air on March 24, as part of season two of In the Making, on PBS. Audra McDonald will host the broadcast special. Following the broadcast, the film will be available to stream for free on PBS.org {…}

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Tenor David Pomeroy Joins GoDirect Artists Roster

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GoDirect Artists Management has announced that Canadian tenor David Pomeroy has joined its roster of artists. The New York Times has described Pomeroy as “a powerful, agile tenor…sincere.” The tenor made his Metropolitan Opera debut in the title role of “Faust,” and since then, has performed in many leading roles, including Cavaradossi in “Tosca,” Don José in “Carmen,” Paul in “Die {…}

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The Royal Choral Society To Present Annual, Good Friday ‘Messiah’

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On April 7, 2023, The Royal Choral Society will present Händel’s “Messiah” at the Royal Albert Hall. Falling upon Good Friday, the performance has become a beloved London tradition since its beginning in 1876; since then, only the 1940-41 Blitz and the 2020-21 COVID pandemic have managed to derail a performance. This performance will be conducted by Music Director Richard {…}

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Best Of 2022: OperaWire’s Top 10 Rising Stars Of 2022

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After two years of lockdowns, cancelations, and COVID, 2022 seemed like it would be an easier year. But alas it wasn’t as the world was struck with a war, human rights violations that were met with worldwide protests, and governments that threatened to rewind time and take away rights. There were also major cuts in funding for opera that has {…}

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On This Day: American Composer Howard Hanson

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On October 28th in 1896, the American composer and musical polyglot Howard Hanson was born. Originating from Wahoo, Nebraska, and born to an exceedingly musical family, it seems his life was predestined for musical excellence. As a champion of American classical music, he worked tirelessly to foster interest in classical music. After having had prestigious musical training first at Institute {…}

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Obituary: Conductor Klaus Weise Dies at Age 86

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Conductor Klaus Weise has died at age 86. The sought-after maestro from Pomerania began his career in Trier before putting down roots in Kiel, where he served as general music director at Theater Kiel from 1981 to 1985. He would later return to Kiel in 2001 and 2007 as a guest conductor of the Kiel Philharmonic. From Kiel, Weise joined {…}

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Obituary: Swiss Conductor Daniel Stern Passes Away at 79

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Daniel Stern, the long-time conductor of the Boise Baroque Chamber Orchestra and Boise Philharmonic, died on July 12, 2022. Stern was born in Switzerland but grew up in Rochester, New York and began his musical career in the Oregon public schools and eventually moved on to teach at Boise State University and the College of Idaho. From 1974 – 87 {…}

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After Dinner Opera Company to Showcase NY Premiere of ‘Sacco and Vanzetti’

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After Dinner Opera Company is set to present the New York premiere of “Sacco and Vanzetti” on Sept. 10 and 11, 2022. The work, which was begun by Marc Blitzstein and completed by Leonard Lehrmann (who will conduct), will be directed by Benjamin Spierman. The work will star Christopher Remkus as Nicolo Sacco and Michael Niemann as Bartolomeo Vanzetti. They {…}

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Dessoff Choirs to Present J.S. Bach’s ‘St. John Passion’

PBS to Broadcast ‘J’Nai Bridges Unamplified’

Tenor David Pomeroy Joins GoDirect Artists Roster

The Royal Choral Society To Present Annual, Good Friday ‘Messiah’

Best Of 2022: OperaWire’s Top 10 Rising Stars Of 2022

On This Day: American Composer Howard Hanson

Obituary: Conductor Klaus Weise Dies at Age 86

Obituary: Swiss Conductor Daniel Stern Passes Away at 79

After Dinner Opera Company to Showcase NY Premiere of ‘Sacco and Vanzetti’