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Simon Keenlyside Knighted By The Queen

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Baritone Simon Keenlyside was knighted in the Queen’s birthday honors list. The baritone, who is best known for his interpretations of Mozart, was among the list of classical music figures who were honored by the queen. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa was made a Companion of Honour, joining the likes of conductor Sir Mark Elder and percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie in the prestigious order. Composer Thomas {…}

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CD / DVD Releases – Week of May 7: Jonas Kaufmann Leads New Releases With ‘Otello’

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The week sees a number of high profile releases including a world premiere, an exciting role debut, a rarely performed gem, and an innovative production from one of the world’s greatest filmmakers. L’Invisible The world premiere recording of Albert Reimann’s new opera “L’Invisible” will be released by Oehms Classics from the Deutsche Oper Berlin. The new CD, which was recorded from {…}

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CD/DVD Releases -Week of March 12: New Releases From Jose Cura and Klaus Florian Vogt

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This week audiences will have an opportunity to experience rarities from the Bel Canto and baroque era as well as hear one of the supreme Wagnerian tenors. Take a look. Lohengrin  Klaus Florian Vogt is known as one of the supreme interpreters of “Lohengrin” and thanks to the Royal Concertgebouw, audiences will get another chance to hear his interpretation in {…}