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Q & A: Iestyn Davies on Britten’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream, ‘ Dostoevsky & Timothée Chalamet

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(Credit: Ben Ealovega) Few countertenors today command the international stage with the authority and musical intelligence of Iestyn Davies. Renowned for his interpretations of Baroque repertoire as well as his compelling performances in 20th-century opera, Davies has become one of the defining voices of his generation. During his recent return to Teatro Real in Madrid to perform Oberon in “A {…}
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Iestyn Davies, Helen Charlston, Nick Pritchard, Sophie Bevan Star in Brighton Festival’s 60th Anniversary Season

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The Brighton Festival announces its 2026 and 60th anniversary season. This article only features classical voice concerts.  Nick Pritchard, Benjamin Schilperoort, Benjamin Schilperoort, and Edward Grint make up the cast of Bach’s “St John Passion.” They are joined by soloists Lauren Lodge Cambell, Helen Charlston, Bastien Rimondi, Olivier Bergeron, and the Brighton Festival Chorus and Youth Choir. James Morgan conducts {…}
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Lise Davidsen, Sophie Bevan, Iestyn Davies & Carolyn Sampson Lead Aldeburgh Festival of Music and the Arts’ 2026 Season

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The Aldeburgh Festival of Music and the Arts has announced its 2026 season which will be held between June 12 and 28, 2026. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Festival Academy Masterclass will be led by Lise Davidsen. She will coach alumni singers from the Britten Pears Young Artist Programme, each accompanied by acclaimed pianist James Baillieu. Performance {…}
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Samantha Clarke & Iestyn Davies Lead Australia’s ‘Orpheus & Eurydice’

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Gluck’s “Orpheus & Eurydice” is set to be presented in Melbourne from Dec. 2-5, 2025 at the Regent Theatre. The production by Yaron Lifschitz will be presented in collaboration with Opera Australia and Edinburgh International Festival and will star Australian soprano Samantha Clarke, who performs both Amore and Eurydice and British countertenor Iestyn Davies as Orfeo. They will perform alongside {…}
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Iestyn Davies Leads Canadian Opera Company’s ‘Orfeo Ed Euridice’

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The Canadian Opera Company is set to perform “Orfeo ed Euridice.” The company will showcase a production by Robert Carsen at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts on Oct. 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21, and 25, 2025.  Associate director Christophe Gayral will revive the production in Toronto. Canadian conductor Bernard Labadie leads the COC Orchestra with Price {…}
News, Season Announcement

Karen Chia-ling Ho, Olga Kulchynska, Mattia Olivieri, Lucia Lucas & Iestyn Davies Lead Santa Fe Opera’s 2026 Season

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The Santa Fe Opera has announced its 2026 season. Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” will open the season with a revival production directed by Melanie Bacaling. The cast will include Karen Chia-ling Ho, Stephen Costello, Jonathan Burton, Jarrett Ott, and Sun-Ly Pierce. John Fiore conducts. Performance Dates: July 3-29, 2026 Harry Bicket conducts Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” in a production by Christopher Luscombe. Josh Lovell, Joélle Harvey, Rainelle {…}
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Claire Booth, Iestyn Davies & Santiago Sanchez Star in Ryedale Festival 2025

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(Photo credit: Chris Sorenson) Ryedale Festival has announced its lineup for the 2025 season. This article features vocal concerts only. Soprano Claire Booth is joined by violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen and pianist Christopher Glynn for the Yorkshire premiere of Gavin Higgins’ “Speak of the North.” They also perform Grieg’s “Haugtussa,” along with other works. Performance Date: July 12, 2025 Soprano Claire {…}
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Russell Thomas, Iestyn Davies, Kseniia Proshina, Quinn Kelsey & Karen Cargill Lead Canadian Opera Company’s 2025-26 Season

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The Canadian Opera Company has announced its 2025-26 season. The company opens its new season with Gounod’s “Romeo et Juliette” starring Bekhzod Davronov and Kseniia Proshina. The cast also includes Robert Pomakov, Gordon Bintner, Korin-Thomas Smith, Owen McCausland, Alex Halliday, and Alex Hetherington. Yves Abel conducts Amy Lane’s production. Performance Dates: Sept. 27-Oct. 18, 2025 Robert Carsen’s production of Gluck’s {…}
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Sonya Yoncheva, Iestyn Davies, Juan Diego Flórez, Lauren Snouffer, Rolando Villazón Headline Salzburg Mozarteum’s 2025 Season

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The Salzburg Mozarteum has unveiled its 2025 season. Here is a rundown of the vocal performances on offer. First up is a program featuring soprano Lauren Snouffer taking on arias by Haydn and Mozart. The program, which will be conducted by Roberto González-Monjas, will also include works by Gluck and Salieri. Performance Date: Jan. 23, 2025 Michael Shade headlines a concert {…}

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