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Opéra National de Paris Announces First-Ever Youth Orchestra

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The Opéra National de Paris, in collaboration with its Academy, has announced the first lyrical youth orchestra. The ensemble will be a joint partnership with 11 conservatories throughout Paris and the Seine-Saint-Denis regions. The conservatories include Conservatoire du 11e Charles Munch, Conservatoire du 12e Paul Dukas, CRR 93 Conservatoire à rayonnement régional in Aubervilliers – La Courneuve, Conservatoire Erik Satie {…}

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Trinity Church Wall Street Unveils 2023-24 Season

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Trinity Church Wall Street has unveiled its 2023-24 season. Here is a rundown of the classical vocal performances on offer. First up is “Reconciliation: A Journey of Transformation” featuring Ernesto Estrella’s “For Those Arriving to New York: A 9/11 Immersive Soundwalk.” The program features the Trinity Movement Choir and The Choir of Trinity Wall Street. Performance Date: Sept. 10, 2023 Avi {…}

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Francesco Meli, Elīna Garanča & Laura Strickling Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences will get a chance to listen to a tribute album to one of the greatest sopranos in history, two new DVDs and a soundtrack to one of this year’s most acclaimed films. The Distances Between SOMM Recordings releases “The Distances Between,” the second volume of songs – including 17 first recordings – by Stephen Dodgson marking the {…}

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Kaufman Music Center Announces Programming for the 2023-24 Season

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The Kaufman Music Center announced its programming for the 2023-24 season. Slated are concerts, educational programs, and events as part of their signature series presented at Kaufman’s Merkin Hall. This season’s theme is “Listen Different,” which “spotlights the unique and transformative performance experiences offered by Kaufman Music Center: Audiences experience a direct connection with artists in a welcoming space and {…}

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Obituary: Prominent Romanian Composer Cornel Țăranu Dies, Aged 88

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On June 18, 2023, Romanian composer, conductor, and musicologist Cornel Țăranu passed away at the age of 88. Born on June 20, 1934 in Cluj-Napoca in Transylvania, his father was a violinist and he began to study music from a young age. He studied at the local conservatory, and in 1955 made his debut as a composer with his “Trio {…}

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Golda Schultz, Anne Sofie Van Otter, Andrè Schuen, Ian Bostridge, Fatma Said Headline Schubertiade 2024

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Austria’s Schubertiade has announced its 2024 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Hohenems Soprano Nikola Hillebrand and pianist Helmut Deutsch will perform works by Schubert, Clara Schumann, and Strauss. Performance Date: April 28, 2024 Bass David Steffens and pianist Ammiel Bushakevitz will take on music by Schubert, Brahms, and Strauss. Performance Date: April 29, 2024 Tenor Mauro Peter joins {…}

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Taiwan’s National Theater and Concert Hall Unveils Summer 2023 Season

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Taiwan’s National Theater and Concert Hall’s (NTCH) summer season has begun. Here’s what audiences have to look forward to. For the purposes of this article, only vocal performances are listed. NTCH presents Soprano Lin Ciyin in recital. Performance Date: June 24, 2023 NTCH will present the concert version of Verdi’s “Aida” Acts one and two starring Lin Ciyin as Aida, {…}

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Benjamin Appl, Miah Persson, Dame Sarah Connolly, Roderick Williams, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha Headline Oxford International Song Festival 2023

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The Oxford International Song Festival has unveiled the schedule for its 2023 season. Kicking off the festival will be “Quiet Music: A Draw-Along,” featuring mezzo-soprano Bethany Horak-Hallet, pianist Natalie Burch, and Julia Thaxton. The program includes works by Schubert, Clara Schumann, and Hildegard von Bingen, among others. Performance Date: Oct. 13, 2023  Soprano Soraya Mafi will be joined by such {…}

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Medici.tv to Stream Vienna Philharmonic’s Summer Night Concert

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Medici.tv is is set to live broadcast the 2023 Vienna Philharmonic’s Summer Night Concert. Vienna Philharmonic and medici.tv will continue their global partnership, providing accessibility to the collaboration and streaming of the 2023 New Year’s Concert. This ongoing initiative aims to reach audiences in markets without television transmissions. The 2023 edition will feature maestro Yannick Nézert-Séguin for the first time {…}