Hillary Clinton Made Surprise Appearance at Arcadia Symphony’s America 250 Celebration

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At the Arcadia Symphony’s America 250 celebration on June 30, Hillary Clinton made a surprise appearance at Carnegie Hall. The former Secretary of State read Lincoln’s address during the concert, which featured music by Bernstein, Copland, and Sousa, among others. The evening featured Michael Fennelly conducting America’s greatest music and its roots in European, Jewish, and African American traditions. It {…}

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Finnish National Opera Officially Appoints Dima Slobodeniouk as Principal Conductor

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The Board of the Finnish National Opera and Ballet Foundation has officially appointed Dima Slobodeniouk as its new Principal Conductor. Slobodeniouk will take up the post in August 2026. The decision was made at a board meeting on June 10 and Slobodeniouk’s tenure will run through July 31, 2030. In a statement, Kim Ignatius, Chair of the Board said, “I am very {…}

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Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Appoints Tugan Sokhiev as Principal Conductor

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The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Foundation has appointed Tugan Sokhiev as Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor. Sokhiev’s contract will be for an initial three-seasons and will commence in the 2026–27 season. From the 2027–28 season onwards, Sokhiev will spend six weeks per season in residence in Geneva. In his new role, Sokhiev will play an active role in shaping {…}

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Hera Park Joins IMG for General Management

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Korean soprano Hera Park has joined the roster of IMG Artists for general management. Park will be represented by Senior Vice President and Head of Vocal (Europe), Sam Snook. Park has established a compelling career and is an exclusive Deutsche Grammophon recording artist. She performs regularly at the Metropolitan Opera, Staatsoper Berlin, Glyndebourne Festival, Vienna Philharmonic and New York Philharmonic. {…}

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Angel Blue to Perform In Recital at Guild Hall This Summer

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Soprano Angel Blue will give a recital at Guild Hall in East Hampton, New York on July 31, 2026. The soprano, who is performing the role of Liù in “Turandot” at the Met starting on May 19, 2026, will be accompanied by pianist Bryan Wagorn. The event is presented jointly by the Metropolitan Opera and Guild Hall as part of {…}

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Elbphilharmonie Hamburg Announces 2026-27 Season Featuring Diana Damrau, Rolando Villazón, Golda Schultz, Benjamin Appl, Gerald Finley, Joyce DiDonato & Jakub Józef Orliński

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The Elbphilharmonie Hamburg has announced its 2026-27 season. Here are the vocal performances. The Philharmonia Orchestra, I Vocalisti, ChorWerk Potsdam, Anna Lapwood, and Kerem Hasan will perform music by Kristina Arakelyan, Hans Zimmer, Max Richter, and Camille Saint-Saëns. Performance Date: Sept. 14, 2026 The Ensemble Resonanz, Anna Prohaska, and Enno Poppe will perform works by Benjamin Britten, Claude Vivier, Jean-Philippe {…}

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Peter Gelb No Longer Considering Retirement

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Peter Gelb is no longer considering retiring from the Metropolitan Opera. In a recent article “Does Peter Gelb Have ‘the Most Difficult Job on Earth’?,” Gelb said he has no desire to retire after his contract expires on July 31, 2030, assuming he is healthy and the Met board wants him to continue. In an expose by the New York {…}

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Obituary: Baritone Ryan Edwards Dies at 84

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On April 30, 2026, baritone Ryan Edwards died at the age of 84. Edwards was a leading Metropolitan Opera artist who performed with the company 50 times making his debut in 1976 in “Lucia di Lammermoor” as Enrico and singing his final performance in 1986 as Escamillo in “Carmen.” With the company he sang in productions of “Don Carlo,” “Ernani,” {…}

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Elionor Martínez, Sabrina Gárdez, Matthias Goerne & Kathleen O’Mara Lead’s L’Auditori’s 2026-27 Season

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L’Auditori in 2026–2027 in Barcelona has announced its 2026-27 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Gustavo Dudamel conducts the New York Philharmonic and Orfeó Català in music by Adams, Zosha Di Castri, and Prokofiev. Performance Date: Oct. 12, 2026 Lina Johnson and Matthias Winckhler perform Brahms’ “German Requiem” under the direction of Jordi Savall. Performance Date: Oct. {…}

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Hillary Clinton Made Surprise Appearance at Arcadia Symphony’s America 250 Celebration

Finnish National Opera Officially Appoints Dima Slobodeniouk as Principal Conductor

Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Appoints Tugan Sokhiev as Principal Conductor

Hera Park Joins IMG for General Management

Angel Blue to Perform In Recital at Guild Hall This Summer

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg Announces 2026-27 Season Featuring Diana Damrau, Rolando Villazón, Golda Schultz, Benjamin Appl, Gerald Finley, Joyce DiDonato & Jakub Józef Orliński

Peter Gelb No Longer Considering Retirement

Obituary: Baritone Ryan Edwards Dies at 84

Elionor Martínez, Sabrina Gárdez, Matthias Goerne & Kathleen O’Mara Lead’s L’Auditori’s 2026-27 Season