Berkshire Opera Festival 2022 Review: Three Decembers

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Photos by Matt Madison-Clark This review is of the July 23, 2022, Berkshire Opera Fest Performance “At the heart of what we do is produce the greatest opera at the highest level. The Berkshires is a magical place. There was a void of opera, and so here we are,” Jonathon Loy, Berkshire Opera Fest’s (BOF) Co-founder and Director of Production, {…}

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Savannah VOICE Festival Announces 10th Anniversary Season

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The Savannah VOICE Festival has announced its lineup for its highly anticipated 2022 10th Anniversary Season. The season opens with “Swinging Into the Season” featuring the Elite Party Band and selected Artists of Season 10. There will also be an opening night reception. Performance Date: August 7, 2022 VOICES in Song will feature its tradition of a night that celebrates {…}

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Tenor Kyle van Schoonhoven Takes Home Top Prize at 2022 Irene Dalis Vocal Competition

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Opera San José has announce the winners of the Irene Dalis Vocal Competition which took place on May 21, 2022. First prize went to tenor Kyle van Schoonhoven with mezzo-soprano Shanley Horvitz taking winning second place. Meanwhile Andres Cascante was the winner of the third prize. The jury for the competition included legendary mezzo Frederica von Stade, San Francisco Opera {…}

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Irene Dalis Vocal Competition Announces 2022 Judges

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Opera San José has announced the judges for the upcoming Irene Dalis Vocal Competition. The competition, which was named for acclaimed mezzo-soprano Irene Dalis who founded Opera San José, will feature two-time Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges, Houston Grand Opera General Director Khori Dastoor, Opera San José Music Director Joseph Marcheso, and Lyric Opera of Chicago’s newly appointed Chief Artistic {…}

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Obituary: Dallas Opera’s Former General Director Plato Karayanis Dies at 93

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The Dallas Opera’s former General Director Plato Karayanis has died at the age of 93. In a statement, the company said, “We are saddened to learn and share the news of the death of Plato Karayanis, former General Director of The Dallas Opera. He served the company faithfully from 1977 to 2000 and his impact will be forever felt within {…}

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The Resonance Project to Present ‘Ukraine Benefit Concert’

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A benefit concert for Ukraine, “Concert of Compassion,” will be held on May 9 at the historic Congregation Sherith Israel. The concert will be held by the Resonance Project and will be produced by Jonathan Dimmock and Lukáš Janata. Mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade will perform alongside award-winning composer and pianist Jake Heggie, musicians from the San Francisco Symphony, members of {…}

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Broadway Star Brian Stokes Mitchell Accepts $100,000 Donation to the Actors Fund from The Tabernacle Choir

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Photo: Allison Sullivan OperaWire attended a Dec. 8 media luncheon and discussion of the upcoming television presentation of “20 Years of Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir,” set to air on PBS on Dec. 13, and BYUtv on Dec. 16. The event featured Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle award-winner, Brian Stokes Mitchell, whose involvement with the choir spans over {…}

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Angel Blue Launches Fourth Season of ‘Faithful Friday’

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Angel Blue has launched the fourth season of her show “Faithful Friday.” The season launched on Dec. 3 with OperaWire’s David and Francisco Salazar and is set to welcome a new lineup of inspiring individuals which includes Renee Fleming, “Fire Shut Up in My Bones” co-star Will Liverman, jazz singer and producer Sacha Boutros, author Wendy Randall (“Once There Was {…}

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MET Orchestra Spotlight Series Season to Conclude High Above NYC

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(Photo: Related Oxford) In his January 12, 2021, State of the State Address, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo outlined a plan for resuscitating the arts within the State and New York City. Nearly six months to the day, on June 13 at 3:00 p.m. EDT, the MET Orchestra Musicians will present the finale of their Spotlight Series of concerts, “At {…}

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Berkshire Opera Festival 2022 Review: Three Decembers

Savannah VOICE Festival Announces 10th Anniversary Season

Tenor Kyle van Schoonhoven Takes Home Top Prize at 2022 Irene Dalis Vocal Competition

Irene Dalis Vocal Competition Announces 2022 Judges

Obituary: Dallas Opera’s Former General Director Plato Karayanis Dies at 93

The Resonance Project to Present ‘Ukraine Benefit Concert’

Broadway Star Brian Stokes Mitchell Accepts $100,000 Donation to the Actors Fund from The Tabernacle Choir

Angel Blue Launches Fourth Season of ‘Faithful Friday’

MET Orchestra Spotlight Series Season to Conclude High Above NYC