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Nicole Heaston, Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Kangmin Justin Kim, Rihab Chaieb Headline Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale’s 2022-23 Season

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The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale has announced its 2022-23 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal and operatic performances. It all starts with Händel’s “Theodora.” Richard Egarr conducts a cast starring Julie Roset, Helen Charlston, Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, Thomas Cooley, and Dashon Burton. Performance Dates: Oct. 20 – 23, 2022  Richard Egarr will {…}

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Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring Anthony Roth Costanzo and 13 Guest Artist Debuts

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San Francisco-based Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra has announced its exciting 2022-23 season spotlighting rare works by Handel and featuring Anthony Roth Costanzo, along with 13 guest artist debuts. Here’s what’s in store for Bay Area audiences. For this article, only vocal performances are listed. First up is Händel’s oratorio “Theodora,” featuring mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston in her PBO and American debut, soprano {…}

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Roderick Williams, Diana Damrau, Elizabeth Llewellyn & Jakub Józef Orliński Lead Wigmore Hall’s Fall Season

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London’s Wigmore Hall has announced the first part of its 2021-22 season. Here are the vocal highlights. Elizabeth Llewellyn and Simon Lepper perform an evening of Finzi, Puccini, Verdi, and Walton. Performance Date: Sept. 3, 2021 Ed Lyon and Theatre of the Ayre join forces for Boësset, Cavalli, Dowland,  and more. Performance Date: Sept. 5, 2021 Sabine Devieilhe and Alexandre {…}

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Washington National Opera to Present American Opera Initiative

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The Washington National Opera is set to present the ninth season of its acclaimed American Opera Initiative. The upcoming season will present three world premieres on the Kennedy Center’s streaming platform, Digital Stage+ on Saturday, May 1. the performance will be directed by Amanda Consol and will feature works by librettist-composer teams Laura Fuentes and Ben Morris, Rebecca Hart and {…}

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Xabier Anduaga, Jeanine Tesori, Susanna Phillips Headline Mostly Mozart 2020

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The Mostly Mozart Festival has announced its 2020 festival. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal performances. The season kicks off with “Divine Connection,” a world premiere staging of Mozart’s Requiem and works by Arvo Pärt. The performance will feature Sunhae Im, Daniela Mack, Matthew Swensen, Ryan Speedo Green, and the Choir of Trinity Wall {…}

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Valentina Naforniţa & Will Liverman Headline New CD/DVD Releases – (Week of 1/6)

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An up-and-coming soprano makes her debut on record, while another noted baritone, also in his CD debut, presents a series of unique and rarely heard songs by a wide range of composers. Finally, a tribute to brave men and women takes center stage in the final major release of the week. Check it out. Romance  Valentina Naforniţa releases her debut {…}

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Lucy Crowe, Danielle de Niese & Elin Manahan Thomas Headline Cheltenham Music Festival 2019

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Cheltenham Music Festival has announced its 2019 slate of performances. For the purposes of this article, we will highlight mainly vocal and opera-related performances in the lineup. Cheltenham Music Festival will celebrate its 75th Anniversary this year with an ambitious program featuring 20 world premieres and a community opera, with a focus on women composers and performers. The Festival, under {…}