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Santiago Philharmonic Orchestra Names New Principal Conductor

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(Credit: Juan Millan T.) The Teatro Municipal de Santiago-Opera Nacional Chile has named Paolo Bortolameolli as the new principal conductor for the Santiago Philharmonic Orchestra. Bortolameolli commences his tenure in 2026 and his contract runs through 2028. During this time, he is set to conduct such operas as “Madama Butterfly” and “Salome,” as well as “The Ring Without Words.” Bortolameolli {…}
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Yannick Nézet-Séguin to Conduct 2026 Wiener Philharmoniker New Year’s Concert

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(Credit: © Paola Kudacki / Met Opera) Yannick Nézet-Séguin is set to conduct the 2026 Wiener Philharmoniker New Year’s concert. The conductor will lead the orchestra in waltzes and polkas on Jan. 1, 2026, marking the first time Nézet-Séguin leads the legendary concert. The chairman of the Vienna Philharmonic, Daniel Froschauer said, “The Vienna Philharmonic has enjoyed a close and fruitful {…}
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New National Theatre Tokyo 2024-25 Review: Guillaume Tell

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(Photo by Rikimaru Hotta) The New National Theatre Tokyo is on the rise. Fresh off its announcement earlier this year that the company would be hosting the 2028 World Opera Forum, the organization has committed to expanding its repertory in recent seasons, taking on increasingly ambitious projects, oftentimes in collaboration with the major opera houses around the world. Over the {…}
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English National Opera Announces New Partnership with Greater Manchester

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The English National Opera has announced plans for a major new partnership between the company and the city-region of Greater Manchester. The company announced performances across Greater Manchester starting in the summer of 2025. In June 2025, the ENO will hold a special performance for the Manchester Classical Festival at The Bridgewater Hall. It will be a collaboration between the Chorus {…}
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Sonya Yoncheva, Benjamin Appl, Philippe Jaroussky, Gregory Kunde & Saimir Pirgu Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. As the holiday season arrives, this week also features several high-profile recordings by superstars including a Christmas album that features many classics. Schubert Lieder  Countertenor Philippe Jaroussky releases a new album of Schubert Lieder. In a statement, he said, “Schubert’s music has been {…}
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New York Festival of Song to Present ‘My Brother’s Keeper’

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New York Festival of Song, led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, is set to open its mainstage season with “My Brother’s Keeper” on Nov. 19, 2024 at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center. Conceived by baritone Justin Austin, the program tells a story of brotherly love, caretaking, and community among Black men in America through art song, soul, gospel, and {…}
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Gustavo Dudamel & LA Philharmonic Open Carnegie Hall

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Carnegie Hall is set to open its 2024-25 season with a performance featuring the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The concert will be held on Oct. 8, 2024 and will be conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. Lang Lang will perform Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 while baritone Gustavo Castillo will perform in Ginastera’s complete ballet music to “Estancia.” The Opening Night performance will {…}
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National Symphony Leadership, Kennedy Center & NSO Musicians at Odds Over New Contract

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The Kennedy Center, National Symphony Orchestra leadership, and AFM have released statements regarding contract negotiations with its musicians. In a statement by the Kennedy Center and the NSO, they said, “the Kennedy Center and NSO Leadership have offered a generous and fiscally responsible, new four-year contract to the musicians of the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO), AFM Local 161-710. The NSO {…}

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