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Manhattan School Of Music Announces 2017 Vocal Competition Winners

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The Manhattan School of Music Vocal competition winner has been announced. Baritone Benjamin Dickerson won the 2017 first-place winner of the prestigious Manhattan School of Music Alan M. and Joan Taub Ades Vocal Competition. He received his Bachelor of Music from MSM in December 2016 and the prize included $35,000 towards his professional development. Second place for the annual award {…}

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Herbert Von Karajan’s Historic Recordings of ‘Die Fledermaus’

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Herbert Von Karajan is one of greatest musicians to ever live. Born on April 5, 1907, the famed conductor left a massive recorded legacy after a career that included prominent performances with the top orchestras in the world. While most would likely identify the Austrian maestro with the works of Beethoven or Tchaikovsky or Verdi or Wagner (among many others), {…}

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Salzburg Osterfestpiele Begins With ‘Die Walküre’ Starring Anja Harteros, Anja Kampe And Peter Seiffert

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On April 8 the Salzburg Osterfestpiele will officially open with a starry production of Wagner’s “Die Walküre.” The festival, which was established by Herbert Von Karajan, is celebrating its 50th anniversary, will re-create the original 1967 production. According to Christian Thielemann, the festival will celebrate Karajan by “attempting to re-create Karajan’s musico-theatrical vision of ‘Die Walküre’ from 1967. Our re-creation of {…}

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Tebaldi International Voice Competition Opens Audition Process

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The seventh edition of the Tebaldi International Voice Competition has opened its application process. The Competition, which is taking place from Sept. 6 through 9, is divided into two sections, Ancient and Baroque repertoire and Opera from Mozart until the 20th Century. Candidates interested in participating will have until June 10 to submit. Each candidate must submit a video and {…}

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Ailyn Perez Awarded Medal of Excellence At Sphinx

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Ailyn Pérez was awarded the Sphinx Medal of Excellence in a Private black tie dinner in Washington D.C on March 29. Pérez was awarded alongside Kelly Hall-Tompkins and Eugene Rogers for their contributions as colored artists. “The work of these tremendous artists is in perfect resonance with Sphinx’s mission.  We are truly honored to celebrate these leaders at a time when social justice and {…}

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David Daniels Cancels Concert With Virginia Symphony

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David Daniels has canceled his participation with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The countertenor was scheduled to perform Kenneth Fuch’s work “Poems of Life.” On his website, a statement noted, “It is with great sadness that David Daniels must withdraw from his performance with the Virginia Symphony for the premiere of Kenneth Fuchs’ ‘Poems of Life.’ This has been a project of {…}

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Everything You Need to Know About the Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2017-18 Festspiele

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One of the unique features of the Bayerische Staatsoper is its summer festival, the “Festspiele” which features a plethora of opera and ballet during the summer months. Here is a survey of what’s in store for those interested in an operatic summer in Munich. New Productions New productions of “Parsifal” and “Orlando Paladino” will get showcases in the summer, both {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko And All The Major Stars in Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2017-18 Season

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No opera house has more superstars on the roster next season than the Bayerische Staatsoper. Anna Netrebko and Jonas Kaufmann, arguably the two biggest stars in the opera world, will both appear in Munich in 2017-18, albeit in limited runs. Their appearances in America are limited to a total of eight shows between the two of them. In Munich, that {…}

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6 Reasons Why You Must Read Ryan Speedo Green Biography ‘Sing for Your Life’

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A year ago, the name Ryan Speedo Green might not be quite the household name that it has become. The bass, born on April 1, 1986, has had a whirlwind of a year. From his high-profile turn at the Metropolitan Opera in “La Bohème” to the release of “Sing for Your Life: A Story of Race, Music and Family,” a {…}