Obituary: ‘X-Factor’ Finalist & Tenor Ben Thapa Dies at 42

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(Credit: Steven Swales Artist Management) On Sept. 8, 2024, English tenor Ben Thapa has died at the age of 42. In a statement from his vocal G4, the group said, “It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother and great friend, Ben Thapa. Words cannot express how we all feel right now… We understand {…}

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Music Theatre Now Competition 2023 Names Six Laureates

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The Music Theatre Now Competition 2023 has named its six winners. This year’s recipients include “The Urban Tale of a Hippo,” “Black Lodge,” “At Your Doorstep,” “Woman at Point Zero,” “Halleluja,” and “History of the Present.” “The Urban Tale of a HIppo is a Lithuanian production by Kokoras, Katinas, Vapaavuori, Nakaitė, Synaesthesis & Operomanija. Meanwhile, David T. Little’s “Black Lodge” {…}

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Anna Gregg Wins Deborah Voigt Prize

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(Photo credit: Peter Thompson) Soprano Anna Gregg has won the Deborah Voigt Prize at the 13th Glenarm Festival of Voice. With the prize, Gregg will become the NI Opera Young Opera Voice of 2023. Gregg has worked with Opera Collective Ireland and Sestina Music. She has also performed with the Wexford Festival Opera, the Longborough Festival Opera, and Random Opera. {…}

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At Home With – Vocal Coach Paul Farrington in Birmingham, UK

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Photos: Frances Marshall “At Home With… ” is a collaboration between OperaWire and photographer Frances Marshall of Marshall Light Studio, combining original photography with insightful interviews that reveal the human side of artists. Call him the “Voice Whisperer.” It seems vocal coach par excellence Paul Farrington can teach most anyone to sing, including the cast of Dustin Hoffman’s 2013 film, {…}

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Buxton International Festival Announces 2022 Slate

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(Credit: Buxton International Festival official website) The Buxton International Festival in the United Kingdom has announced its 2022 slate, comprising of five operas, an oratorio, a musical, a brand-new jazz program, a books program, and a classical music series. Here is a look at the opera and vocal performances: Operas Adrian Kelly conducts the Northern Chamber Orchestra in Jacopo Spirei’s {…}

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Belfast International Arts Festival Announces Programming for 58th Edition

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Running from October 12 through November 1, 2020, the Belfast International Arts Festival is set to present its 58th edition, comprised of theatre, dance, and music performances reimagined for a digital audience. One highlight of the festival will be “Septet (For Four)” by The Belfast Ensemble. This new work, performed by seven soloists, will see a quartet of actors explore {…}

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Daniele Rustioni Appointed Chief Conductor Of Ulster Orchestra

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Daniele Rustioni has been appointed to become the Chief Conductor of the Ulster Orchestra. The orchestra announced that Rustioni will succeed Rafael Payare in September 2019. In a press statement, Rustioni noted, “I perceived a special connection with the Ulster Orchestra ever since I first set foot on the podium at Ulster Hall as a guest conductor a couple of {…}

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Obituary: ‘X-Factor’ Finalist & Tenor Ben Thapa Dies at 42

Music Theatre Now Competition 2023 Names Six Laureates

Anna Gregg Wins Deborah Voigt Prize

At Home With – Vocal Coach Paul Farrington in Birmingham, UK

Buxton International Festival Announces 2022 Slate

Belfast International Arts Festival Announces Programming for 58th Edition

Daniele Rustioni Appointed Chief Conductor Of Ulster Orchestra