Classical Tahoe to Honor Memory of Maestro Joel Revzen in 2020 Edition

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(Credit: Joel Revzen’s official website) Classical Tahoe, a festival of classical music dedicated to promoting the cultural life of Lake Tahoe, has decided to adapt its 2020 edition to a Chamber Music Series. The Management of Classical Tahoe has been looking for various ways in order to ensure the celebration of classical music in the safe manner due to the {…}

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The 30 Influential LGBTQIA+ Players In Opera

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Happy Pride! As we continue our pride celebration, we turn to the most influential LGBTQIA+ performers, administrators, directors, and others who have been influential in the opera world in shaping the conversation and boosting visibility. For this list, we honed in on the accomplishments of these individuals and the way they have used their voice to push diversity and education {…}

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Fabio Luisi, Jamie Barton, Anne Schwanewilms Headline Dallas Symphony’s 2020-21 Season

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(Credit: Sylvia Elzafon) The Dallas Symphony has announced its 2020-21, which launches the tenure of famed conductor Fabio Luisi as Music Director. For the purposes of this article, the focus will be on opera and vocal performances. The season will open with a gala concert led by Luisi that will feature music of Massenet, Mozart, Puccini, Rossini, Saint-Saëns, Verdi, and {…}

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Mary Bevan, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Iestyn Davies Headline Handel + Haydn Society 2020-21 Season

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The Handel + Haydn Society has announced its 2020-21 season, which features a wide range of performances, including 10 company premieres. As always, our focus will be on performances of the operatic and vocal variety. The season kicks off with a performance of Brahms’ “A German Requiem” featuring soprano Amanda Majeski and baritone Ryan McKinny. Conductor Harry Bicket will lead {…}

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Audra McDonald, Benjamin Appl, Nuria Rial Headline Seattle Symphony Orchestra’s 2020-21 Season

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(Credit: Lars Borges) The Seattle Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2020-21 season. Here is a look at the vocal highlights of the season. The first major vocal highlight of the season will be Audra McDonald performing music from “Porgy and Bess,” “Carousel,” and other notable Broadway tuned alongside conductor Andy Einhorn. Performance Date: Oct. 20, 2020 Soprano Nuria Rial will take {…}

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Julia Bullock, Gustavo Dudamel & Isabel Leonard Lead LA Philharmonic’s 2020-21 Season

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(Credit: Ken Howard / Met Opera) The LA Philharmonic has announced its 2020-21 season featuring a number of important stars and conductors. For the purposes of this article, we will only highlight vocal performances. The season opens with Grieg’s Piano Concerto and Peer Gynt selections with Gustavo Dudamel conducting Lang Lang. The program also includes John Adams’ Short Ride in {…}

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Isabel Leonard, Christine Goerke & Arturo Chacón-Cruz Highlight Houston Grand Opera’s 2020-2021 Season

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The Houston Grand Opera has announced its 2020-21 season featuring a number of established as well as rising stars. Here is a detailed look at the upcoming productions: The season opens with Bizet’s “Carmen” with a cast that includes Isabel Leonard and Carolyn Sproule alternating in the role of Carmen, Andrea Caré and Frederick Ballentine alternating as Don José, Anita {…}

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Handel And Haydn Society To Present Handel’s ‘Messiah’ For 166th Consecutive Year

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Boston’s Handel and Haydn Society will continue its annual holiday tradition of presenting Handel’s beloved choral work “Messiah.” H + H gave the American premiere of “Messiah” in its entirety in 1818, and has showcased the “dazzling and joyous” work every year since 1854. The sixty-member professional Baroque chorus and period instrument orchestra will be joined by soprano Elizabeth Watts, {…}

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Q & A: The Knights’ Co-Founder Colin Jacobsen On ‘Candide,’ Growth & Future Projects

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For any fans who still believe classical music is confined to opulent concert halls, only to be enjoyed by the pillars of society, meet The Knights. Founded by brothers Colin and Eric Jacobsen, this adventurous 40-member chamber orchestra performs everything from Beethoven to Jimi Hendrix. Born into a musical family, with a father who played in the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, {…}

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Classical Tahoe to Honor Memory of Maestro Joel Revzen in 2020 Edition

The 30 Influential LGBTQIA+ Players In Opera

Fabio Luisi, Jamie Barton, Anne Schwanewilms Headline Dallas Symphony’s 2020-21 Season

Mary Bevan, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Iestyn Davies Headline Handel + Haydn Society 2020-21 Season

Audra McDonald, Benjamin Appl, Nuria Rial Headline Seattle Symphony Orchestra’s 2020-21 Season

Julia Bullock, Gustavo Dudamel & Isabel Leonard Lead LA Philharmonic’s 2020-21 Season

Isabel Leonard, Christine Goerke & Arturo Chacón-Cruz Highlight Houston Grand Opera’s 2020-2021 Season

Handel And Haydn Society To Present Handel’s ‘Messiah’ For 166th Consecutive Year

Q & A: The Knights’ Co-Founder Colin Jacobsen On ‘Candide,’ Growth & Future Projects