International Traditions Abound At Bare Opera’s 2018 Holiday Concert

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A few years ago, four women put their heads together and decided that they wanted to create an opera company. The result was a company, Bare Opera, that in three years has presented a number of unique concerts with such titles as “Karaoke,” and “Love is Love,” as well as a number of opera productions, including a panoramic view of {…}

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Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – North America (11/30-12/2)

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When the calendar turns to December, opera starts to wind down a bit. But no worries, there are still plenty of works to enjoy this weekend in North America. Prism – LA Opera / Beth Morrison Projects Seeing Beth Morrison Projects, one of opera’s most innovative companies teaming up with a big name like the LA Opera is always a {…}

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Resonance Works To Pay Tribute To Robert Page During The Holidays

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Resonance Works is set to celebrate the holiday season with “A Joyous Sound!” The concert series featuring the Resonance Chamber Orchestra and Festival Chorus will pay tribute to Grammy award-winning conductor, arranger, and composer, Robert Page, who was well-known for his Holiday concerts and who conducted the Philadelphia and Cleveland Orchestras. The concert will include Vivaldi’s Concerto for Four Violins, selections {…}

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Q & A : Sharon Carty On The Wexford Festival Opera & Her Upcoming Schubert Album

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At this moment, opera in Ireland is really on the up. Over the last couple of years, the country has seen a significant number of developments, which has started to lift its profile. This year, for example, saw the inauguration of the Irish National Opera company, which has an ambitious vision for delivering opera, showcasing Irish singers and increasing the {…}

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Concerts at Saint Thomas To Feature Three Holiday Concerts

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Concerts at Saint Thomas is set to celebrate the holiday season with Handel’s Messiah and other traditional works. First up, the Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys and New York Baroque Incorporated will perform Handel’s Messiah with Daniel Hyde conducting soloists soprano Elizabeth Weisberg, mezzo-soprano Meg Bragle, tenor Thomas Cooley, and bass Alexander Dobson. Two such performances are scheduled for Dec. {…}

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Händel-Festspiele Göttingen Names New Artistic Director Starting In 2021-22

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George Petrou will be the new Artistic Director of the Händel-Festspiele Göttingen starting during the 2021-22 Festival. A baroque specialist, he was the preferred choice by Supervisory Board. Petrou initially started his career as a pianist but eventually became a conductor. He has been the Artistic Director of the Armonia Atenea and was also appointed a member of the Royal {…}

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Caramoor 2018 Review: Atalanta

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Last summer, amidst Caramoor’s summer festival, I got a chance to informally talk to Jeff Haydon, the CEO of the music and arts center that happens to be in my home town of Katonah. I was told that Caramoor’s long-time successful operatic series “Bel Canto at Caramoor,” headed by Will Crutchfield, would be leaving. Crutchfield, after decades at Caramoor, was {…}

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Concerts at Saint Thomas Reveals 2018-19 Season Line-up

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Entering into its third season, the Concerts at Saint Thomas has announced its line-up of performances. The season, which opens on Oct. 5, will see the inauguration of the new Miller-Scott Organ, which will be prominently featured throughout the season in a number of different concerts. Highlights of the 2018-19 season include Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms,” Handel’s “Messiah,” and more, including {…}

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Interview: Reviving Rameau’s ‘Le Temple de la Gloire’

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Nic McGegan and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra (PBO) have accomplished a plethora of amazing experiences together. McGegan, who has been the music director of the orchestra, since 1985, has made numerous recordings with the organization, particularly of early works including Handel’s “Messiah,” “Dido and Aeneas,” and the concertos of Corelli, among many others. But McGegan and his orchestra may have topped {…}

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International Traditions Abound At Bare Opera’s 2018 Holiday Concert

Top 5 Operas to See This Weekend – North America (11/30-12/2)

Resonance Works To Pay Tribute To Robert Page During The Holidays

Q & A : Sharon Carty On The Wexford Festival Opera & Her Upcoming Schubert Album

Concerts at Saint Thomas To Feature Three Holiday Concerts

Händel-Festspiele Göttingen Names New Artistic Director Starting In 2021-22

Caramoor 2018 Review: Atalanta

Concerts at Saint Thomas Reveals 2018-19 Season Line-up

Interview: Reviving Rameau’s ‘Le Temple de la Gloire’