Ed Gazouleas Named to Prominent Position at Tanglewood Music Center

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The Boston Symphony Orchestra has appointed Ed Gazouleas as the head of the Tanglewood Music Center (TMC) for the summer of 2023. Gazouleas is a longtime faculty member of TMC, having worked with the organization for 18 years, and is also a former violist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra; he is also Provost at the Curtis Institute of Music and {…}

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Best Of 2022: OperaWire’s Top 10 Rising Stars Of 2022

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After two years of lockdowns, cancelations, and COVID, 2022 seemed like it would be an easier year. But alas it wasn’t as the world was struck with a war, human rights violations that were met with worldwide protests, and governments that threatened to rewind time and take away rights. There were also major cuts in funding for opera that has {…}

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Estelí Gomez to Headline A Far Cry’s ‘México Lindo y Querido’

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A Far Cry is set to present “México Lindo y Querido” on Nov. 18, 2022 at the New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall. The showcase will be headlined by soprano Estelí Gomez in a program featuring Julián Carrillo’s “En Secreto,” Silvestre Revueltas’ “Cuauhnáhuac,” and Gabriela Ortiz’s “La Calaca.”There will also be a suite of popular Mexican music arranged by Alex Fortes. {…}

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Handel and Haydn Society Unveil Winners of 2022 Youth Choruses Scholarship Awards.

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The Handel and Haydn Society has announced the 2022 Youth Choruses Scholarship Award Recipients. “We are immensely proud of the skill and dedication on display in our Youth Choruses every year. These talented young adults have performed side-by-side with the H+H Chorus, shinning in historically informed performances at Symphony Hall, the Hatch Shell, and Fenway Park,” said David Snead, President, {…}

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Obituary: American Composer & Educator Henry Mollicone Passes Away, Aged 76

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On May 12, 2022, American composer and educator Henry Mollicone passed away following a long-term illness. A graduate of the New England Conservatory, Mollicone was offered a position as assistant conductor with the New York City Opera and in 1975 became music assistant to Leonard Bernstein for the musical “1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.” After moving to Los Angeles, Mollicone composed the {…}

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North American Conservatories Join Forces to Support Ukraine

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Music Conservatories across North America are joining forces to put on a concert in support of Ukraine. The Virtual showcase, which will be hosted by The Violin Channel on April 16, 2022 at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET, will feature participation from such institutions as the Cleveland Institute of Music, Colburn School, Curtis Institute of Music, Manhattan School {…}

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Obituary: Central City Opera Artistic Director John Moriarty Dies at 91

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On Jan. 5, Central City Opera’s Artistic Director Emeritus John Moriarty died in his home located in Fall River, Mass at the age of 91. Born on Sept. 30, 1930, Moriarty received his Bachelor of Music in 1952 with the highest honors and an honorary Doctor of Music in 1992 from the New England Conservatory of Music. He studied at {…}

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Obituary: Renowned Teacher Patricia Misslin Dies at 81

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On Dec. 8, Professor of Music and sought-after voice teacher Patricia Misslin died at the age of 81. Misslin died at the Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco of complications due to renal failure. Born on May 6, 1940, in Fitchburg, MA, Misslin was an avid golfer, pianist, New York Times Crossword puzzle lover, and the owner of cutting-edge technological {…}

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The Opera Buffs to Present ‘Music of the Spanish Speaking World’

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The Opera Buffs is set to present “Music of the Spanish Speaking World.” The program will be presented on Jan. 8 at the Barrett Recital Hall in the Pasadena Conservatory of Music and will feature a program of song, aria, and zarzuela. Orianna Falla, Anthony León, and Efrain Solis will serve as soloists of the evening. Falla is a Colombian-American {…}

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Ed Gazouleas Named to Prominent Position at Tanglewood Music Center

Best Of 2022: OperaWire’s Top 10 Rising Stars Of 2022

Estelí Gomez to Headline A Far Cry’s ‘México Lindo y Querido’

Handel and Haydn Society Unveil Winners of 2022 Youth Choruses Scholarship Awards.

Obituary: American Composer & Educator Henry Mollicone Passes Away, Aged 76

North American Conservatories Join Forces to Support Ukraine

Obituary: Central City Opera Artistic Director John Moriarty Dies at 91

Obituary: Renowned Teacher Patricia Misslin Dies at 81

The Opera Buffs to Present ‘Music of the Spanish Speaking World’