Empire City Men’s Chorus to Confront Gun Violence in Program at Trinity Lutheran Church

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Empire City Men’s Chorus will present a one-hour program addressing gun violence and police brutality on March 13 and 14, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in New York City. The program features the New York premiere of Jamie Powe’s “Gun Mass” and Joel Thompson’s “The Seven Last Words of the Unarmed,” presented as a choral essay rather than a traditional {…}

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Resonance Works to Open Season with ‘Hero Songs’

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Resonance Works’ acclaimed Reson8 Vocal Octet is set to launch the company’s 2025-26 season with “Hero Songs.” The performances will take place on Sept. 19, 20, and 21 and will include a moving program that explores what it means to be a hero in today’s world. The evening will include a live premiere of Peter Hilliard and Matt Boresi’s song {…}

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Ojai Music Festival Announces New Artistic & Executive Director

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Ojai Music Festival has announced Teddy Abrams as Artistic and Executive Director of the Ojai Music Festival, effective Sept. 1, 2026. He takes over for Ara Guzelimian who concludes his tenure after the 2026 festival. Abrams is the Music Director of the Louisville Orchestra. He is a major proponent of contemporary music, having commissioned and / or premiered works by {…}

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Erin Morley, Leah Hawkins, Barbara Hannigan, Karim Sulayman, Konstantin Krimmel Lead Park Avenue Armory & WQXR Recital Series Broadcasts

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The Park Avenue Armory will broadcast its recital series this August in collaboration with WQXR. The first concert to be broadcast is “C’es ainsi que tu es,” a recital featuring Leah Hawkins and pianist Kevin Miller as they take on works by Jasmine Barnes, Ashbourne, Poulenc, Jorell Williams, Lili Boulanger, Joel Thompson, and Eden Abhez. Broadcast Date: August 9, 2025 Then {…}

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Karen Slack, Sarah Tucker, & Jessica Vosk Among Performers in Newport Classical Music Festival 2025

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The Newport Classical Music Festival announces its 2025 season. This article only features classical voice performances. “Opera Night: An American Tapestry” features sopranos Sarah Tucker and Melissa Joseph, mezzo-soprano Renée Rapier, tenor Dane Suarez, and bass Michael Colman, with pianist and narrator Charlie Kim. The program features English arias from works such as “Porgy and Bess,” “The Ballad of Baby {…}

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Jakub Józef Orliński, Matthias Goerne, Lawrence Brownlee, Benjamin Appl, Barbara Hannigan Véronique Gens, Hugh Cutting & Nicholas Phan Lead Wigmore Hall’s Fall 2025-26 Season

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Wigmore Hall has announced its 2025-26 fall season. Here is a look at the vocal performances, and click here for a preview of the spring and summer season. Matthias Goerne and Maria João Pires opens the season. Performance Date: Sept. 9, 2025 Anna Dennis, Hugh Cutting, Nicholas Mulroy, Marcus Farnsworth, Jessica Cale, Sarah Anne Champion, Hiroshi Amako, and Chris Webb {…}

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Lina González-Granados Extends Resident Conductor Contract with LA Opera

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Los Angeles Opera has announced that Lina González-Granados has renewed her contract as Resident Conductor and will remain with the organization through 2028. The conductor was initially appointed to the position back in 2022. “I’m deeply honored to continue as LA Opera’s Resident Conductor, making music with the extraordinary artists of the orchestra and chorus,” said González-Granados per an official {…}

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Karen Slack to Present New York Premiere of ‘African Queens’

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The 92nd Street Y is set to present Karen Slack & Kevin Miller in “African Queens.” The concert will be presented on March 11, 2025, at the Buttenwieser Hall at The Arnhold Center and streaming online. Grammy Award winner and Sphinx Medal of Excellence winner Slack will offer the New York premiere of her new commissioning project “African Queens.” The {…}

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Concert Singers of Cary & NC Central University Choir to Present a Black History Month Concert

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The Concert Singers of Cary have announced a joint concert in honor of Black History Month. The North Carolina Central University Choir (HBCU), the Concert Singers of Cary, and the Durham Symphony Orchestra will present “Voices of the Unarmed.” The program weaves together music, text, and conversation as it explores the themes of justice, love, and resilience. The choirs will {…}

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Empire City Men’s Chorus to Confront Gun Violence in Program at Trinity Lutheran Church

Resonance Works to Open Season with ‘Hero Songs’

Ojai Music Festival Announces New Artistic & Executive Director

Erin Morley, Leah Hawkins, Barbara Hannigan, Karim Sulayman, Konstantin Krimmel Lead Park Avenue Armory & WQXR Recital Series Broadcasts

Karen Slack, Sarah Tucker, & Jessica Vosk Among Performers in Newport Classical Music Festival 2025

Jakub Józef Orliński, Matthias Goerne, Lawrence Brownlee, Benjamin Appl, Barbara Hannigan Véronique Gens, Hugh Cutting & Nicholas Phan Lead Wigmore Hall’s Fall 2025-26 Season

Lina González-Granados Extends Resident Conductor Contract with LA Opera

Karen Slack to Present New York Premiere of ‘African Queens’

Concert Singers of Cary & NC Central University Choir to Present a Black History Month Concert