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Obituary: Deutsche Oper Berlin Conductor Kevin McCutcheon Dies at 66

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Kevin McCutcheon had died at the age of 66 due to COVID-19. Born in  Johnstown, Pennsylvania, McCutcheon studied conducting, piano, and composition at the Philadelphia Music Academy and went on to appear as a soloist and accompanist for well-known instrumentalists. Additionally, from 1976 to 1979 he conducted at the Opera of Philadelphia. In 1985 McCutcheon made his debut as a {…}

IndieOpera

‘Traffic Opera’ Short Film To Get Screening At NYC’s Anthology Film Archives

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New York Women in Film & Television will be presenting “Traffic Opera” on Jan. 28, 2020 at the Anthology Film Archives in New York City. The short film produced by Cool Ath Filmth in Reading, Pennsylvania with two crews shooting at the same time in the same intersection between 6th and Court Streets. The work showcases an opera that takes {…}

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Kevin Puts, Latonia Moore & Venera Gimadieva Headline Washington National Opera’s 2018-19 Season

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The Washington National Opera has announced its 2018-19 season showcasing five productions and a number of vocal events.  Main Stage  The season opens with Verdi’s “La Traviata” starring Venera Gimadieva in her WNO debut and Jacqueline Echols sharing the role. Joshua Guerrero and Mario Chang share the role of Alfredo, both making company debuts. Lucas Meachem also makes his debut {…}

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Cooper Bott Wins Top Prize at Schmidt Vocal Arts’ Fifth Annual National Vocal Competition

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(Photo Credit: Jati Lindsay) Schmidt Vocal Arts has announced the winners of its Fifth Annual National Vocal Competition for high school singers. Baritone Cooper Bott, from Marengo, Iowa, took first place and a $10,000 prize. Soprano Eva Capron, from New York, New York, earned second place and $7,500. Bass-baritone James Williams, from Pearland, Texas, received third place and $5,000. Bott {…}

Business, News

Gulfshore Opera Appoints First Chief Development Officer

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Gulfshore Opera has appointed Julie Maykowski as the organization’s first Chief Development Officer. Maykowski brings two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership and arts administration, having previously worked with Sarasota Opera and Florida Grand Opera. In her new role, she will oversee Gulfshore Opera’s full development portfolio, including individual giving, legacy gifts, corporate partnerships, foundation relations, and special campaigns. “Gulfshore {…}

News, Season Announcement

Lawrence Brownlee, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Lauren Snouffer, Mikaela Bennett, Tiffany Townsend & Jonathan Burton Lead Opera Philadelphia’s 2026-27 Season

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Opera Philadelphia has announced its 2026-27 season. Emma Griffin directs the company premiere of Mozart’s “Mitridate, re di Ponto” starring Lawrence Brownlee in the title role, Anthony Roth Costanzo as Farnace, Lauren Snouffer as Aspasia, Meredith Wohlgemuth as Sifare, Nola Richardson as Ismene, Sarah Coit as Arbate, and Minghao Liu as Marzio. Corrado Rovaris conducts. Performance Dates: Sept. 9 – {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Washington National Opera 2025-26 Review: Treemonisha

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On March 8, the Washington National Opera (WNO) presented its first opera, “Treemonisha,” after having broken ties with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. For the occasion, the company returned to Lisner Auditorium, the venue where it started 70 years ago and a noticeably smaller one when compared to the opera house at the Kennedy Center. As {…}

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Lyric Opera of Chicago & Black Leadership Arts Collective Team Up for ‘Echoes of Excellence’ Recital

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Lyric Opera of Chicago and Black Leadership Arts Collective (B.L.A.C.) are joining forces to present the “Echoes of Excellence” Recital on Nov. 8, 2025. The program will feature such artists as sopranos Angela Brown, Alyson Cambridge, Laquita Mitchell, and Jacqueline Echols; mezzo-sopranos Lucia Bradford and J’Nai Bridges, an alumna of Lyric’s Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center; tenors {…}

Stage Reviews

American Symphony Orchestra 2025 Review: Guntram

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(Photo: Matt Dine) On June 6, 2025, Carnegie Hall hosted the American Symphony Orchestra’s concert revival of Richard Strauss’s first opera, “Guntram.” Rarely mentioned alongside “Salomé” or “Der Rosenkavalier,” “Guntram” reveals a young composer grappling with grand ideas. Strauss stumbled, learned, and went on to compose a total of fourteen operas. Audiences can hear Wagner in nearly every bar of {…}