Royal College of Music Announces New Head of Conducting, Faculty

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(Source: Facebook page, Royal College of Music) Several prominent international musicians have joined Royal College of Music in the professorial roles, according to the official statement on RCM’s website. The new Head of Conducting will be Toby Purser. Purser was an ENO Mackerras Conducting Fellow 2016-18 and is the Musical Director of the Vienna Opera Festival and Academy, where he {…}

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Q & A: Valentina Nafornița On Her New Album & Her Development In Vienna

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(Credit: Dragosh Cojocaru) In 2011, Moldovian soprano Valentina Nafornița won the first prize at the Cardiff Singer of the World Competition and quickly became an ensemble member of the Wiener Staatsoper. From that moment on, she obtained a number of important assignments around the world, making debuts at the Salzburg Festival, Teatro dell’Opera di Roma, Opéra de Lausanne, and Opéra {…}

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Rosa Feola, Klaus Florian Vogt & Hye Jung Lee Highlight Top 5 International Weekend (1/3-5)

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(Credit: © Olaf Struck) It’s the first week of the year and many festivals are underway. This week we focus on some of the standard repertoire and some rising stars. L’Elisir d’Amore – Tiroler Festspiele Erl, Austria Sesto Quatrini conducts Dorothea Kirschbaum’s production of “L’Elisir d’Amore” with a cast that includes Benedetta Torre, Sam Handley, Jonathan Abernethy, Mikołaj Trąbka, and {…}

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Talents of the World 2019 Review: Christmas Ball

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On December 22, 2019, Talents of the World returned to Carnegie Hall for their second annual Christmas Ball. Featuring a program of opera, musical theatre, traditional songs, and holiday favorites, Sunday’s concert saw the company and guest artists delight the audience through irresistible renditions of beloved works. Drinking Songs & More Opening the concert was company president and baritone David {…}

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Q & A: Arianna Vendittelli On The Importance & Challenges Of Singing ‘Ermione,’ Interpretation & Career Development

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Arianna Vendittelli’s career is one that most singers would dream of. She has an established reputation in the Mozart, Rossini and baroque repertoire, singing at the highest level in such roles as roles such as Fiordiligi, Zerlina, Cleopatra, Serse, Eurydice and many more. Moreover, she has been guided by such venerated artists as Ottavio Dantone, Riccardo Muti and Alessandro De {…}

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Talents of the World 2019 Review: International Voice Competition Grand Finals

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On December 5, 2019, Talents of the World held the grand finals for their third International Voice Competition. Sixteen finalists from across the competition’s regions came together before a panel of judges, comprised of Talents of the World’s directors as well as prominent artistic managers. The opening remarks were delivered by company artistic director Olga Lisovskaya, dedicating this competition to {…}

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Obituary: Famed Baritone Rolando Panerai Dies At 95

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Legendary baritone Rolando Panerai has died at the age of 95. The Maggio Musciale Fiorentino announced the news and noted that it will dedicate the upcoming production of “Il Trittico” to him. Panerai was born on Oct. 17, 1924 in Campi Bisenzio, near Florence, Italy and went on to study with Frazzi in Florence and Armani and Giulia Tess in Milan. {…}

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Q & A: Bass Maurizio Muraro On Working With Young Stars & His Favorite Roles

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(Credit: © ROH Photographer: CLIVE BARDA) The influx of new and younger opera stars is always a major touchstone of the art form across generations. But the old guard is a key part of their development, presenting a gateway between traditions of the past and today’s trends. Italian bass Maurizio Muraro loves being a part of this bridge. He has {…}

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Davide Luciano To Make Teatro Alla Scala Debut

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Massimo Cavalletti has canceled the Sept. 14 performance of Donizetti’s “L’Elisir d’Amore” at the Teatro alla Scala. The baritone announced via social media that due to a virus he will not be able to perform. He stated, “I have to inform you that this evening I’ll not be able to sing Belcore in ”L’Elisir d’Amore” at the Teatro alla Scala. {…}

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Royal College of Music Announces New Head of Conducting, Faculty

Q & A: Valentina Nafornița On Her New Album & Her Development In Vienna

Rosa Feola, Klaus Florian Vogt & Hye Jung Lee Highlight Top 5 International Weekend (1/3-5)

Talents of the World 2019 Review: Christmas Ball

Q & A: Arianna Vendittelli On The Importance & Challenges Of Singing ‘Ermione,’ Interpretation & Career Development

Talents of the World 2019 Review: International Voice Competition Grand Finals

Obituary: Famed Baritone Rolando Panerai Dies At 95

Q & A: Bass Maurizio Muraro On Working With Young Stars & His Favorite Roles

Davide Luciano To Make Teatro Alla Scala Debut