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Tenor Russell Thomas Takes on Major Leadership Role At Los Angeles Opera

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(Credit: Fay Fox) The Los Angeles Opera has announced that tenor Russell Thomas will be joining the company in a major leadership role. Per an official press release, Thomas, as an Artist in Residence, will have major influence over the company in its artistic planning and casting. He will also contribute in the day-to-day operations, community engagement, fundraising, marketing, and {…}

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Anna Netrebko, Piotr Beczala, Markus Werba, Thomas Hampson, Anita Rachvelishvili Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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Happy 2021! As we settle into this New Year, this week’s streams will feature a host of celebratory concerts from around the world as well as some productions of opera favorites from some of the most renowned companies in the world. New Year’s Recital – Istituto Italiano di Cultura Hong Kong (NOW) Kick off the first week of the New {…}

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Houston Grand Opera to Present Documentary on Making of ‘The Snowy Day’

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The Houston Grand Opera has announced that it will present a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of “The Snowy Day.” “The Making of The Snowy Day: An Opera for All on HGO” is set for online release on Dec. 10, 2020 and will feature a collaboration between the opera’s creative team with documentarian Annalise Ophenlian. The film explores the creative {…}

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Tamara Wilson, Jamie Barton & Ryan McKinny Lead Houston Grand Opera’s Revamped 2020-21 Digital Season

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(Credit: Bree Anne Clowd/Cassandra Kay) Houston Grand Opera has announced HGO Digital, its all-new program of digital works for the 2020–21 season. The program, which is set to open in September and extending through April 2021, will see HGO release original video content bimonthly for audiences to enjoy from the comfort of their homes, free of charge. Programming includes one {…}

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10 Essential & Historic Opera Recordings of Music by Black Composers (Updated with Addendum)

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June 8th marks the start of African-American Music Appreciation Month. While the talent and musical accomplishments of the black community cannot possibly be summarized in one article, we have compiled a list of notable recordings of not only great singers, but also composers whose works have been overlooked for decades, even centuries.  In recent years more attention has finally been {…}

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Isabel Leonard, Christine Goerke & Arturo Chacón-Cruz Highlight Houston Grand Opera’s 2020-2021 Season

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The Houston Grand Opera has announced its 2020-21 season featuring a number of established as well as rising stars. Here is a detailed look at the upcoming productions: The season opens with Bizet’s “Carmen” with a cast that includes Isabel Leonard and Carolyn Sproule alternating in the role of Carmen, Andrea Caré and Frederick Ballentine alternating as Don José, Anita {…}

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MidAmerica Productions Announces 2025 Concert Season at Carnegie Hall

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MidAmerica Productions announces its 2025 concert season. For the purposes of this article, only vocal works are included. The New England Symphonic Ensemble accompanies all performances, unless otherwise noted. The world premiere of Paul A. Aitken’s “Missa Pro Terra: A Mass for the Earth” features soloists soprano Michele Sexton and baritone Eliam Ramos. Participating choirs are the Cantabile Singers of {…}