Cambridge Symphony Orchestra to Present ‘La Bohème’

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Massachusetts’ Cambridge Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will open its 2025–26 season with “Beginnings,” a semi-staged performance of Puccini’s “La Bohème.” The performance on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. local time at MIT’s Kresge Auditorium will be conducted by Music Director Cynthia Woods. The cast stars Kayla Harriott as Mimì, Eric Botto as Rodolfo, Melissa Joseph as Musetta, Ron Loyd {…}

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Obituary: Legendary Soprano Roberta Alexander Dies at 76

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On Oct. 14, 2025, soprano Roberta Alexander died at the age of 76. Born on March 3, 1949, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Alexander’s parents both studied music at Virginia State College, where they were pupils of Undine Smith Moore. She grew up in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and she went on to study music at Central State University, the University of Michigan, {…}

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Artist of the Week: Aksel Daveyan

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This week, the Glyndebourne Festival is set to open its autumn festival, featuring several rising stars. Among those is Armenian baritone Aksel Daveyan, who is making his debut with the company. Over the years, the baritone has established himself as one of the most promising baritones of his generation. Over the years, he has appeared at the Zürich Opera in {…}

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Andreas Scholl & Tamar Halperin Awarded Germany’s Federal Cross of Merit

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Countertenor Andreas Scholl and pianist Tamar Halperin have been awarded Germany’s Federal Cross of Merit. Regarding the award, the president said, “Pianist Tamar Halperin and countertenor Andreas Scholl are celebrated on concert stages around the world. And they are among the most experimental artists in the music world. Their repertoire ranges from baroque to contemporary, but also includes jazz and {…}

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Rosalind Plowright OBE to Become First Patron of Salisbury Chamber Chorus

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The Salisbury Chamber Chorus has announced that renowned opera singer Rosalind Plowright OBE has become its first Patron. Plowright, a resident of Salisbury, will make her debut public engagement with the Chorus in a masterclass featuring its members on Saturday, 18 October at The Medieval Hall, Salisbury. “We are delighted to have Rosalind as our Patron. Her extraordinary artistry and {…}

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Thomas Chenhall Joins TACT Artists Management

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Baritone Thomas Chenhall jas joined TACT Artists Management for General Management. Samuel Levine will represent the baritone. Chenhall recently appeared at the Glyndebourne Festival, Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, Opera National du Rhin Strasbourg, Wexford Festival Opera, and on a world tour of Handel’s “Giulio Cesare” with The English Concert and Harry Bicket. He has also appeared at the Royal Ballet & Opera {…}

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Jamie Woollard Joins Keynote Artist Management for Management

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(Credit: Ben Durrant) British bass Jamie Woollard has joined Keynote Artist Management for general management. Woollard was a Jette Parker Artist at the Royal Ballet & Opera for the 2023 to 2025 seasons and has sung such roles as Zuniga in “Carmen,” Zaretsky in “Eugene Onegin,” Count Ceprano in “Rigoletto,” Dumas in “Andrea Chénier,” and Sciarrone in “Tosca.” He has {…}

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Vladimir Jurowski Extends Contract with Bayerische Staatsoper

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced the extension of Vladimir Jurowski’s contract as General Music Director. The company said that Jurowski’s contract will now end at the end of the 2028-29 season. Jurowski has been the music director of the Bayerische Staatsoper since 2021 and has conducted in London, New York, Milan, and Paris. In 2024, he became King Charles III appointed {…}

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Obituary: Margaret Neville Passes Away at 86

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Soprano Margaret Neville passed away on May 30. Margaret Mould, née Smith, was born in St Marys, Southampton. She graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in 1962, where she was the recipient of the Anne Lloyd scholarship for multiple years running. Once starting her performance career, she took the stage name Margaret Neville (her husband John’s middle name). She {…}

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Cambridge Symphony Orchestra to Present ‘La Bohème’

Obituary: Legendary Soprano Roberta Alexander Dies at 76

Artist of the Week: Aksel Daveyan

Andreas Scholl & Tamar Halperin Awarded Germany’s Federal Cross of Merit

Rosalind Plowright OBE to Become First Patron of Salisbury Chamber Chorus

Thomas Chenhall Joins TACT Artists Management

Jamie Woollard Joins Keynote Artist Management for Management

Vladimir Jurowski Extends Contract with Bayerische Staatsoper

Obituary: Margaret Neville Passes Away at 86