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Wear Yellow Proudly to Present ‘Girls of Yellow Diamonds’ Concert to Honor 2021 Atlanta Shooting And International Women’s Day

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In honor of the 2021 Atlanta shooting and International Women’s Day, Wear Yellow Proudly will present a concert titled “Girls of Yellow Diamonds: Songs of Asian-American Women” The performance will take place on Mar. 11, 2022, at Philadelphia’s prestigious Academy of Vocal Arts. With the alarming rise of violence against Asian-American women, the concert aims to raise awareness and present {…}

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Academy of Vocal Arts Announces 2022 ‘Jubilate!’ Concert

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The Academy of Vocal Arts has announced its annual “Jubilate! A Concert of Sacred Music,” which will take place on March 19 and 20, 2022. The performance will feature sacred music by Händel, Mozart, Rossini, and Puccini as performed by the Academy of Vocal Arts’ Resident Artists under Master Vocal Coach David Antony Lofton; Lofton will lead the AVA Opera {…}

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Academy of Vocal Arts Announces ‘Eugene Onegin’ Production

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The Academy of Vocal Arts has announced its upcoming production of Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin.” The showcase, which will take place on Jan. 22-29, 2022 at the Academy of Vocal Art’s Helen Corning Warden Theater, will be directed by Richard Troxell. José Meléndez will perform at the piano while Dr. Julia Zavadsky will be on hand as the Russian coach. Taking {…}

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Music Academy of the West Releases ‘Mirrorflores: A Cinematic Opera’

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On September 13, 2021, Music Academy of the West released “Mirrorflores: A Cinematic Opera.” Directed by James Darrah and conducted by William Long, this video was filmed as part of the 2021 Summer School & Festival. The program features selections from composers such as Rameau, Handel, Purcell, Monteverdi, and Gluck. The filmed scenes will be performed by 2021 fellows, including {…}

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Academy of Vocal Arts Announces 2021-22 Season

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Following a successful, inaugural season held online, the Academy of Vocal Arts has announced its 2021-22 season of live performances. Based in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square, AVA draws more than 200 singers globally each year for their program, of which less than 30 are chosen to become Resident Artists. “We are delighted to present this exciting season, which features something for {…}

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Gregory Kunde, Michael Chioldi, Margorie Owens, Alexandra Loutsion Headline Pittsburgh Festival Opera’s 2021 Season

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The Pittsburgh Festival Opera has announced its 2021 season, which will run between May and December. “Since I began as artistic director here at Pittsburgh Festival Opera, my mantra has been to be visible, viable and victorious — even during a pandemic,” said Marianne Cornetti, artistic director of the Pittsburgh Festival Opera, in a press release. “Because we are still {…}

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Academy of Vocal Arts Releases ‘Jubilate! A Concert of Sacred Music’

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From March 20- April 3, 2021, Academy of Vocal Arts will present “Jubilate! A Concert of Sacred Music.” Led by Music Director and Conductor David Anthony Lofton, the concert will feature resident artists, including sopranos Aubry Ballarò, Leolla Grahn, Joanna Latini, Renee Richardson, and Ethel Trujillo; mezzos Alice Chung, Pascale Spinney, and Anne Marie Stanley; tenors Shawn Roth and Sahel {…}

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Pittsburgh Festival Opera to Present ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ Virtual Valentine’s Event

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The Pittsburgh Festival Opera has announced a virtual Valentine’s Day event titled “Some Enchanted Evening.” The concert, scheduled for Feb. 14, 2021, will feature a number of company artists in a program curated by Artistic Director Marianne Cornetti. The program will include selections from works such as “La Bohème,” “Pagliacci,” “Samson and Delilah,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “West Side {…}

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The Academy of Vocal Arts Announces 2020-21 Season

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Following a successful fall virtual season, The Academy of Vocal Arts has announced its virtual spring 2021 season, featuring a number of online performance opportunities for their roster of young artists. This year’s 2020-21 roster of resident artists is comprised of sopranos Aubry Ballaro, Yihan Duan, Leolla Grahn, Joana Latini, Emily Margevich, Kara Mulder, Renee Richardson, and Ethel Trujillo; mezzo-sopranos {…}