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Lise Lindström Signs with New Management

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(Credit: Rosie Hardie) American soprano Lise Lindström has signed with Artist Management Zurich for General Management. The soprano announced the news via social media and said, “I’m completely honored and excited to join the team at Artists Management Zürich for world-wide General Management! It was a happy circumstance that I was able to kick off this new partnership with my {…}

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Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra to Live Stream ‘Tristan und Isolde’

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The Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra is set to live stream the Sept. 8 performance of the second Act of “Tristan und Isolde.” The performance, which is led by conductor Susanna Mälkki, stars Stuart Skelton and Lise Lindstrom in the title roles. They are joined by Jenny Carlstedy as Brangäne, Markus Nieminen as Kurwenal, Brindley Sherrat as King Marke, and Roland Liiv {…}

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Forbes Names Adriana González One of the 100 Most Powerful Women in Central America

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For the second straight year, Forbes Centroamerica has named soprano Adriana González as one of the 100 most powerful women in Central America. The magazine notes the Guatemalan soprano’s major accomplishments are the top prizes at such competitions as the Otto Edelmann Competition and Operalia Competition. It also notes that she recently made her Houston Opera debut this past spring {…}

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Teatro Mayor Announces Cast Change for ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’

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Credit: Juan Diego Castillo The Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo in Bogota, Colombia has announced a cast change for its production of “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The company said that Günther Haumer will no longer sing the role of the Count of Almaviva and will be replaced by Marcelo Guzzo. Guzzo has performed with the Teatro Mayor in a {…}

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Beth Morrison Projects Announces New Executive Director & Board Members

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The three new board members include renowned bass Morris Robinson, composer Kamala Sankaram, and composer Gregory Spears. Finally, Sam Linden will be the Executive Director. “I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the BMP team at such an exciting time for the company, and the field as a whole,” Linden said in an official press statement. “I am deeply inspired {…}

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Alison Bolshoi to Perform at Rutherfurd Hall Cultural Festival

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The Rutherfurd Hall Cultural Festival is set to present “A Night at the Opera.” The performance on May 14 will see opera singer Alison Bolshoi sing alongside friends.  Bolshoi has performed at the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Carnegie Hall, Boheme Opera in New Jersey, Opera America in NYC, and Dallas Opera. Her repertoire includes Wagner and Verdi. The festival will {…}

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Obituary: Tenor Bernabé Martí & Husband of Legendary Soprano Monserrat Caballé Dies at 93

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Tenor Bernabé Martí died on March 18, 2022 at the age of 93. Born in Villarroya de la Sierra in Spain on Nov. 14, 1928, the tenor first studied the saxophone in his municipal band and later went on to study singing in Zaragoza, the Madrid Royal Conservatory, the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome, and the Accademia Musicale {…}