Obituary: Legendary Soprano Teresa Zylis-Gara Dies at 91

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(Credit: Metropolitan Opera Archives) On August 28, 2021, Soprano Teresa Żylis-Gara died at the age of 91. Żylis-Gara was born on January 23, 1930, in Landwarów, Second Polish Republic. She studied at the Łódź Music Academy for nine years. In 1954, the soprano won first prize at the Polish Young Vocalists Contest in Warsaw which brought her engagements to sing {…}

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Q & A: Norman Garrett on King Arthur, Chausson & the 2021-22 Season

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On July 25, Bard Summerscape is set to present the rarely performed opera by Chausson, “Le Roi Arthus.” The work is the only opera by the French composer and is considered one of the finest examples of French romanticism. For this historic production, Bard has put together a superb cast with the likes of Sasha Cooke and Matthe White as {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Another Cast Change for ‘Rusalka’

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(Credit: Bayerische Staatsoper official website) The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced that Nadia Krasteva will not be appearing in the role of the Foreign Princess in Antonín Dvořák’s “Rusalka” on July 18 & 20, 2021. As a result, Russian mezzo-soprano Alisa Kolosova will take over the role. Kolosova is the second cast change for the role. Previously, Krasteva was announced as {…}

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Broadway Star Justin Lee Miller Appointed as Inaugural Musical Theatre Program Director at Interlochen Center for the Arts

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Interlochen Center for the Arts has announced that veteran Broadway performer Justin Lee Miller will join the organization as its inaugural Program Director of Musical Theatre. Miller will be responsible for advancing the Center’s musical theatre programs at Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen Arts Camp, and Interlochen Online. Miller has appeared on Broadway in shows such as “My Fair Lady,” “The {…}

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Q & A : Classical Musical Producer David Frost on The Art of Recording Music

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(Credit: Greg Helgeson) On the other side of the concert stage or recording booth from the singer, another artist is working their magic. This is the music recording artist. They consult about repertoire, prepare for the recording sessions, produce them and later supervise all post-production activities. One of the best in this field is David Frost, who has produced numerous {…}

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Obituary: Famed Mezzo-Soprano Christa Ludwig Dies at 93

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(Credit: © Willy Saeger) Famed dramatic mezzo-soprano Christa Ludwig has passed away at the age of 93. Ludwig was born in Berlin in a musical family. She made her operatic debut right after WWII in 1946 in Johan Strauss’ operetta “Die Fledermaus” at the Oper Frankfurt. She became a member of the ensemble of the Staatstheater Darmstadt in 1952. In {…}

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Obituary: Lady Valerie Solti, Founder of The Solti Foundation, Dies at 83

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Lady Valerie Solti, president of the Solti Foundation, died at the age of 83 on March 31, 2021. Born Valerie Pitts in Leeds, England, a large part of her life was dedicated to cultural organizations, theater, music, and the children’s opera. But before all that, she was a noted presenter on British television and was part of the original BBC {…}

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Obituary: Director Diane Martindale Passes at 87

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Diane Martindale, co-artistic director and co-founder of the Dicapo Opera Theater, died on March 19 at the age of 87 of natural causes. Born on December 17, 1933, in Evansville, Indiana, Martindale received a master’s degree from Northwestern University in voice, piano, and opera, eventually making major productions of American operas and overseeing the artistic growth of the Dicapo Opera {…}

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Teatro Real de Madrid Announces Conductor Change for ‘Norma’

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The Teatro Real de Madrid has announced a cast change for its upcoming “Norma” production. The Spanish theater announced that Maurizio Benini has had to cancel his participation in the production due to personal reasons. As a result, Marco Armiliato will conduct the opera. Armiliato is well known around the world and has conducted at the Metropolitan Opera, Arena di {…}

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Obituary: Legendary Soprano Teresa Zylis-Gara Dies at 91

Q & A: Norman Garrett on King Arthur, Chausson & the 2021-22 Season

Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Another Cast Change for ‘Rusalka’

Broadway Star Justin Lee Miller Appointed as Inaugural Musical Theatre Program Director at Interlochen Center for the Arts

Q & A : Classical Musical Producer David Frost on The Art of Recording Music

Obituary: Famed Mezzo-Soprano Christa Ludwig Dies at 93

Obituary: Lady Valerie Solti, Founder of The Solti Foundation, Dies at 83

Obituary: Director Diane Martindale Passes at 87

Teatro Real de Madrid Announces Conductor Change for ‘Norma’