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Evan J Lawson’s ‘Labyrinth.’ Gets a Return Season

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“Labyrinth.” by Evan J Lawson and Daniel Szesiong Todd will receive and eight-show revival. This multi-genre opera allows the audience to explore the Greek Myth of Theseus, Ariadne, and the Minotaur through an immersive experience. “Labyrinth.” confronts themes of shame, isolation and redemption through opera, ballet, and piano music. Classic Melbourne said of its first run, “Labyrinth, is packed a {…}

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Daniel Kessner’s ‘The Camp’ to Make its World Premiere

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(Photo credit: Azusa Oda & Dorothea Lange) Composer Daniel Kessner and playwright Lionelle Hamanaka’s “The Camp” will makes its world premiere at the JACCC Aratani Theatre in Los Angeles. “The Camp” tells the story of the Japanese American Shimono family who were forcibly removed from their suburban home in Southern California after Mas, a fisherman and head of the household, {…}

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Ginaia Black, Erin Roth Thomas, Nathaniel Catasca, & Matthew Maisano Among Portland Opera’s 2024-25 Resident Artists

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Portland Opera has announced its selections for the company’s Resident Artist program for the 2024-25 season. The artists in residence for the 60th anniversary season are soprano Ginaia Black, mezzo-soprano Erin Roth Thomas, tenor Nathaniel Catasca, and baritone Matthew Maisano. Collaborative pianist Claire Forstman returns for a second year. For eight months, the residents will study with primary vocal coach Paul {…}

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Karen Slack’s ‘African Queens’ Headlines 2024-25 Mariposa Concert Series

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(Credit: Kia Caldwell Photography) Soprano Karen Slack will headline Music Academy of the West’s recently announced 2024-25 Mariposa Concert Series. Her new recital “African Queens,” featuring pianist Kevin Miller will kick the series off. The program, dubbed as “an evening-length vocal recital of brilliantly curated new art songs celebrating the history and legacy of seven African Queens,” includes music by {…}

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Q & A: Soprano Karen Slack on the Challenges & Excitement of Creating ‘African Queens’

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(Credit: Kia Caldwell Photography) Few sopranos have managed to build as diverse a career as Karen Slack has over the past few years. Throughout the pandemic, Slack made numerous premiere digital performances with such companies as the Houston Grand Opera, Madison Opera, and Minnesota Opera. She launched her digital talk show “#kikikonversations.” She’s been a massive advocate for new works, {…}

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Celebrity Series of Boston Announces Neighborhood Arts 2024-25 Season

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The Celebrity Series of Boston has released the details of its 2024-25 Neighborhood Arts season. Neighborhood Arts partners with the Mission Hill Arts Festival for the third year this summer to present free concerts and arts education events across Boston. In a press release, Robin Baker, Associate Director of Community Engagement, says, “We invite you to experience the rich tapestry {…}

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Washington Performing Arts Unveils 2024-25 Season

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Washington Performing Arts has announced its 2024-25 season. Here is a rundown of the classical vocal performances on offer. First up is “Living the Dream… Singing the Dream,” a Choral Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The showcase features the Washington Performing Arts Gospel Choirs and the Choral Arts Society of Washington. Performance Dates: Feb. 2, 2025 Soprano Ariadne Grief {…}

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Robert Wesley Mason, Rebecca Krynski, Claudia Chapa, Kearstin Piper Brown, Darren Drone Headline Portland Opera’s 2024-25 Season

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Portland Opera has announced its 2024-25 season. First up is “The Shining.” The adaptation of the famed Stephen King novel stars Robert Wesley Mason, Rebecca Krynski Cox, Quinton Gardner, and Richard Zeller. Damien Geter conducts and Erin Neff directs the revival. Performance Date: March 15 – 23, 2025 Verdi’s “Falstaff” stars Darren Drone, Stephen Gaertner, Yi Li, Kearstin Piper Brown, and {…}