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David Bizic Joins Zelaya Artists for General Management

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David Bizic has joined the roster of Zelaya Artists for general management. Bizic is known for his Mozart roles including Figaro and Count Almaviva in “Le Nozze di Figaro,” Masetto, Don Giovanni, and Leporello in “Don Giovanni,” and Guglielmo and Don Alfonso in “Così fan Tutte.” He has also performed in many works by Puccini, Donizetti, Verdi, Bizet, Massenet, Saint-Saëns, {…}
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Ukrainian Bass Alexander Tsymbaluk Speaks Out About Ildar Abdrazakov’s Inclusion at the Teatro San Carlo

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Ukrainian bass Alexander Tsymbaluk is responding to the Teatro San Carlo’s decision to hire Ildar Abdrazakov for its upcoming production of Verdi’s “Don Carlo.” Tsymbaluk, who is slated to perform with the Russian bass and Putin supporter told the Huffington Post, “I am still in a state of shock over the theater’s decision to invite Ildar Abdrazakov for the production of {…}
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Obituary: Finnish Conductor & Composer Leif Segerstam Dies at 80

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(Credit: © Photo by Anna Flegontova) On Oct. 9, Finnish conductor Leif Selim Segerstam died at the age of 80. The conductor, composer, violinist, violist, and pianist was known for having composed 371 symphonies, among many other works. Born on March 2, 1944, Segerstam was part of a musical family whose parents were Selim Segerstam and Viola Maria Kronqvist. In {…}
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Rhiannon Giddens & Silkroad’s ‘American Railroad’ Announces November 2024 Tour

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(Photo credit: David Bazemore) Silkroad announces dates for the second tour of its multi-year American Railroad initiative, conceived by Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens. Stops on the tour will include concerts, pre-performance talks, community and educational activities, masterclasses, and a Q&A. In addition to the tour, Silkroad’s American Railroad will include releases of an album and a podcast in 2024. The {…}
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Teatro Grattacielo 2024 Review: Beyond the Horizon

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For all of its existence, Teatro Grattacielo’s sole focus has been on reviving lost gems of the Italian opera repertory such as Zandonai’s “Giulietta e Romeo,” Mascagni’s “L’Amico Fritz,” and Giordano’s “Fedora,” mixed in with more recognized classics of the canon. But on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, the company charted a new course – new American opera. It’s not a {…}
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Music of Remembrance’s 2024-25 Season to Feature Works by Carlos Simon, Jessie Montgomery, & Rhiannon Giddens

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(Photo credits: Bessent, Cheng, & Yildiz) Music of Remembrance has announced its 2024-25 season. This season aims to champion those who use their art to stand up against injustice and inspire action. Concerts will feature works by prominent Black American composers that confront the residual trauma of slavery, a 10th-anniversary production of an opera that addresses the responsibility of artists to {…}

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