Nadine Sierra Opens Gabriela Montero at Prager Festival

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(Photo by Merri Cyr) On August 19, Easton, Maryland’s Gabriela Montero at Prager Festival opened its second annual series with a concert by Nadine Sierra and Bryan Wagorn. The concert was held at the Prager Family Center, which is an intimate hall that seats 150 audience members and brings them into the concert. Sierra, who performs at the Metropolitan Opera, {…}

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Young Concert Artists 2023 Review: 62nd Annual Gala

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On May 8, 2023, Young Concert Artists (YCA) held their 62nd Annual Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center. This year’s gala honored Deborah Borda, the President and CEO of the New York Philharmonic, for her accomplishments in service to the arts. The concert was hosted by Kevin Joyce, who gave opening remarks before introducing YCA President Daniel Kellogg. “Tonight we {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

‘Overstory Overture’ – Tod Machover’s Upcoming Music Magic at Lincoln Center

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Composer and Innovator Tod Machover breathes vitality and brightness out of his very being. Abundance and color spring from his first words. Alert and active, he spoke with me from his farm and studio in Massachusetts. He drove from his state-of-the-art Media Laboratory at M.I.T. in Cambridge, where he is the Director of the Opera of the Future group as {…}

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Lise Davidsen, Renée Fleming, Bryn Terfel, Benjamin Bernheim Headline 2023 Verbier Festival

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The Verbier Festival has announced its 30th edition, which is set to take place between July 14-30, 2023. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal and operatic performances. Kicking things off is Verdi’s Requiem with Lise Davidsen, Okka von der Damerau, Freddie De Tommaso, and Bryn Terfel. Daniele Gati conducts. Performance Date: July 17, {…}

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Joyce DiDonato & Joelle Harvey Lead Kansas City Symphony Orchestra’s 2023-24 Season

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The Kansas City Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2023-24 season. For the purpose of this article, we will only focus on vocal performances. Eduardo Strauser conducts Verdi and Schumann with the Kansas City Chorus. Performance Dates: Nov 17-19, 2023 Michael Stern conducts Joyce DiDonato in a program that includes Chen Yi, Charles Ives, Gustav Mahler, Joel Thompson, and Johann Strauss {…}

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Larisa Martinez, Eric Owens, J’Nai Bridges, Paul Appleby, Roderick Williams Headline 92NY’s 2022-23 Season

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The 92YNY has announced its 2022-23 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on classical vocal performances. The season kicks off with a concert featuring soprano Larisa Martinez in her company debut alongside violinist Joshua Bell. Peter Dugan performs at the piano. Performance Date: Oct. 20, 2022 Eric Owens and singers from Curtis Opera Theater, {…}

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Franz Schubert Filharmonia Announces 2022-23 Season

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The Franz Schubert Filharmonia at the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona has announced its 2022-23 season. The purposes of this article, our focus will be on the vocal performances of the season. Ulrike Haller, Mar Jordana, and Roger Padullés perform Vivancos’ Obra d’encàrrec. The program also includes Mendelssohn’s Symphony No, 2. Coral Càrmina and the Franz Schubert Filharmonia {…}

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Andriana Chuchman, Mario Chang, Larisa Martínez Headline Festival Napa Valley 2022

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Festival Napa Valley has unveiled its 2022 festival, which is set to take place between July 9-23, 2022. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on vocal events. Kicking things off will be the Novack Concert for Kids starring the Young People’s Chorus of New York City. Performance Date: July 14, 2022 The Young People’s Chorus of {…}

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WQXR Celebrates 85th Anniversary

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WQXR, New York’s only all-classical radio station, will mark its 85th anniversary on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. As a result, in celebration of the occasion, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has declared the date to be WQXR Day in recognition. In a statement, Mayor de Blasio said, “On the occasion of its 85th Anniversary, I am pleased to {…}

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Nadine Sierra Opens Gabriela Montero at Prager Festival

Young Concert Artists 2023 Review: 62nd Annual Gala

‘Overstory Overture’ – Tod Machover’s Upcoming Music Magic at Lincoln Center

Lise Davidsen, Renée Fleming, Bryn Terfel, Benjamin Bernheim Headline 2023 Verbier Festival

Joyce DiDonato & Joelle Harvey Lead Kansas City Symphony Orchestra’s 2023-24 Season

Larisa Martinez, Eric Owens, J’Nai Bridges, Paul Appleby, Roderick Williams Headline 92NY’s 2022-23 Season

Franz Schubert Filharmonia Announces 2022-23 Season

Andriana Chuchman, Mario Chang, Larisa Martínez Headline Festival Napa Valley 2022

WQXR Celebrates 85th Anniversary