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Everything You Need to Know About Arizona Opera’s 2017-18 Season

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The Arizona Opera has announced its 2017-18 season. The company announced that it will present five operas and will open the season with “Hercules Vs. Vampires.” The opera will star Arizona opera’s 201617 studio artist Katrina Galka, Stephanie Sanchez, and Zachary Owen. The show will combine operatic singing and 1960’s pop culture, synchronizing live music with the 1961 cult classic film. There will {…}

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Preview: Arizona Opera Set to World Premiere Western ‘Riders of the Purple Sage’ in February 2017

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Cowboys, sunsets and the grandeur of the American western will grace Arizona Opera this February, when the company world premieres “Riders of the Purple Sage.” Based on the classic novel by Zane Grey, the opera tells the story of the unconventional relationship between a devout Mormon and a vengeful cowboy. The work explores themes such as women’s rights, vigilante justice {…}

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International Friends of Festival Verdi Announces New Executive Director

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Michael J. Bolton has been named the new executive director of the International Friends of Festival Verdi. Bolton began in this position on March 18. He now leads the organization in its mission to promote and support the Teatro Regio di Parma’s Festival Verdi, honoring the legacy of the renowned Italian composer. Bolton brings a wealth of experience in arts {…}

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Oregon Symphony Announces 2024-25 Season

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The Oregon Symphony has announced its 2024-25 season, “The Nature of Music.” This article features only the vocal works in the company’s season. “Bach & Mendelssohn: Grace and Grandeur” features the Oregon Repertory Singers under the baton of David Danzmayr. They present Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 2 “Lobgesang.” Soloists will be announced at a later date. Performance Dates: February 22 – {…}

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Britten Pears Arts Relases January to May 2024 Lineup

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(Photo credit: Philip Vile) Britten Pears Arts announced the first half of its 2024 season. Laura Bowler, Diana Soh, Nwando Ebizie, and Sivan Cohen Elias collaborate on a week-long residency working on three new commissions. The pieces all which are specifically designed to expand Laura’s practice as a performer will be presented at the end of the residency. Performance Date: {…}

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Music of Remembrance 2023-24 Season Features World Premiere of Jake Heggie & Gene Scheer’s ‘Before it All Goes Dark”

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Seattle, Washington-based Music of Remembrance (MOR) has unveiled its 2023-24 season, which remembers the victims of the Holocaust, and explores cultural vandalism with Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer’s new opera “Before it All Goes Dark.” For this article, only vocal performances are listed. MOR brings together three community organizations: University of Washington Chamber Orchestra, Northwest Boychoir, and Seattle Girls Choir {…}