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Boston Baroque Reveals Cast Change for ‘Don Giovanni’

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Boston Baroque has announced a cast change for its “Don Giovanni.” The company revealed that Michelle Bradley has withdrawn from the showcase due to personal reasons. In her stead, Julie Boulianne will take over as Donna Elvira; this marks her debut with Boston Baroque. Boulianne has performed with such companies as the Vienna State Opera, Theater an der Wien, Opéra {…}

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Anthony Roth Costanzo & Fleur Barron Star in San Francisco Performances’ 2024-25 Season

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San Francisco Performances has announced its 2024-25 season. This article features vocal pieces only. For the company’s 45th Anniversary Gala tenor Nicholas Phan and composer and pianist Jake Heggie take the stage. Performance Date: October 4, 2024 Tenor Karim Sulayman and guitarist Sean Shibe will present works from their album “Broken Branches.” Performance Date: October 12, 2024 Opening the “Art {…}

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Merola Opera Program Unveils Historic 2024 Season

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The Merola Opera Summer Festival has announced its 2024 season. The entirety of the season will be directed by women. First up is “The Song as Drama.” The vocal recital will be curated by Carrie-Ann Matheson and Nicholas Phan. Performance Date: June 27, 2024 Then comes the Schwabacher Summer Concert featuring extended scenes from works by Donizetti, Gounod, Leoncavallo, Massenet, Puccini, {…}

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Sidney Outlaw & Susanna Phillips Lead Boston Baroque’s Production of ‘Don Giovanni’

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Boston Baroque is set to present a new production of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” The work, which is set to be performed on April 25, 26 and 28 at the Huntington Theatre in Boston, will star Sidney Outlaw in his debut as Don Giovanni, Susanna Phillips as Donna Anna, Patrick Carfizzi as Leporello, Michelle Bradley as Donna Elvira, Maya Kherani as {…}

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Eric Owens, Liv Redpath, & Nola Richardson Star in Seattle Symphony’s 2024-25 Season

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The Seattle Symphony has announced its programming for the 2024-25 season. This article feature vocal works only. The full season can be found here. Soprano Liv Redpath serves as soloist in Fauré’s “Requiem,” as part of the symphonic series. Kazuki Yamada conducts the Seattle Symphony Chorale and Symphony. Performance Dates: November 21 & 23, 2024 The Northwest Boychoir Apprentices join the {…}

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Pacific Symphony Unveils 2024-25 Season

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The Pacific Symphony has announced its 2024-25 season, which is also music director Carl St. Claire’s 35th anniversary with the ensemble. Here is a rundown of vocal performances on offer. There will be a performance of Händel’s “Messiah.” Christopher Warren-Green conducts. Performance Dates: Dec. 8, 2024 Larissa Martinez and Joshua Bell headline “Voice & The Violin. Carl St. Clair conducts {…}

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Berkeley Symphony Presents ‘Literary Soundscapes’

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The Berkeley Symphony, led by Music Director Joseph Young, will present “Literary Soundscapes.” The concert will be held on March 23 at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. It will feature soloists Nicholas Phan (Tenor), Clairedee (Jazz Vocals), Arianna Rodriguez (Soprano), Olivia Johnson (Mezzo-Soprano), and Wendel Patrick (narrator). The concert will include the West Coast premiere of Joel Puckett’s “There Was {…}

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Samantha Hankey, Simona Genga, Nikola Printz, Arianna Rodriguez Headline 2024 Schwabacher Recital Series

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San Francisco Opera and Merola Opera Program has announced the 2024 Schwabacher Recital Series. First up is Simona Genga and Hyemin Jeong present “Two Laurels,” which includes both classical art songs and new compositions, “bringing the audience on a journey through the intimate moments of a queer love story.” Performance Date: Feb. 21, 2024 Then comes a program curated by Nicholas {…}

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Renée Fleming’s ‘Song Studio’ Returns for Sixth Edition in 2024

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Renée Fleming’s “SongStudio” program will return to Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute (WMI) this January for its sixth edition. Between Jan. 22-27, 2023, the program will feature a series of emerging vocalists and collaborative pianists as they are coached by world-renowned artists, including the famed American diva. This year will also include public master classes with Graham Johnson on Jan. {…}