Karen Slack to Perform the Poems of Langston Hughes in Philadelphia

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(Photo credit: Kia Caldwell Photography) Soprano Karen Slack will present “To Sit and Dream,” a concert comprised of the poems of Langston Hughes on March 17 in Philadelphia. In partnership with the Wharton-Wesley Faith Ensemble and Philadelphia soprano Slack will give a program of music by Black composers centered on four choral settings of Hughes’ poetry. Composers included on the {…}

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Best of 2023: OperaWire’s Staff on the Best Performances of the Year

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And we’re back. And as has become the tradition here at OperaWire, we have asked our writers to select their choices for the opera performances that truly marveled them in 2023. So without further ado, here are our writers’ picks. Enjoy! Joao Copertino This year, in my opinion, the best performance was Aix-en-Provence’s “Picture a Day Like This,” a world premiere {…}

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Garsington Opera Unveils 2024 Season

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Garsington Opera has announced its 2024 season which will feature five operas. First up is “Platé” starring Samuel Boden, Mireille Asselin, Robert Murray, Jonathan McGovern, Henry Waddington, and Ossian Huskinson. Paul Agnew conducts and Louisa Muller directs. Performance Dates: May 29 – June 30, 2024 Next up is “Le Nozze di Figaro” conducted by Tabita Berglund with Bruno Ravella reviving John {…}

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Berkeley Symphony Announces 2023-24 Season

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The Berkeley Symphony has announced its 2023-24 Season, led by Music Director Joseph Young, who is now in his fifth season. For the purposes of this article we will highlight the vocal performances. Symphonic Series Literary Soundscapes will bring literature to life, exploring the enchantment of musical storytelling at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley. The West Coast Premiere of Joel {…}

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Deutsche Grammophon to Release World Premiere Recording of ‘Émigré’ in 2024

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Deutsche Grammophon is set to record the world premiere of Aaron Zigman and Mark Campbell’s “Émigré.” The 90-minute oratorio will have its world premiere on Nov. 17, 2023 at the Jaguar Shanghai Symphony Hall before heading to the U.S. for a performance at David Geffen Hall in New York City on Feb. 29, 2024. The two performances will feature Ben {…}

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Atalla Ayan, Iréne Theorin & Michael Mayes Lead Staatsoper Stuttgart’s 2023-24 Season

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The Staatsoper Stuttgart has announced its 2023-24 season. Premieres The first new production of the season will be Strauss’ “Die frau ohne Schatten” with Benjamin Bruns, Simone Schneider, Evelyn Herlitzius, Martin Gantner, and Iréne Theorin. Cornelius Meister conducts the production by David Hermann. Performance Dates: Oct. 29-Dec. 2, 2023 “La Fest,” featuring music by Vivaldi and Händel, will star Claudia {…}

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Benjamin Appl, Miah Persson, Dame Sarah Connolly, Roderick Williams, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha Headline Oxford International Song Festival 2023

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The Oxford International Song Festival has unveiled the schedule for its 2023 season. Kicking off the festival will be “Quiet Music: A Draw-Along,” featuring mezzo-soprano Bethany Horak-Hallet, pianist Natalie Burch, and Julia Thaxton. The program includes works by Schubert, Clara Schumann, and Hildegard von Bingen, among others. Performance Date: Oct. 13, 2023 Soprano Soraya Mafi will be joined by such {…}

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Carlo Ventre, Hila Fahima & Mario Cassi Lead Israeli Opera’s 2023-24 Season

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The Israeli Opera has announced its 2023-24 season. Here are the opera productions. “Hanoch Levin – The Opera” will be conducted by David Sebba and directed by Shirit Lee Weiss. The cast will include Tom Cohen, Anat Czarny, Adi Ezra, Tal Ganor, Noam Heinz, Sivan Keren, Yael Levita, Tamara Navoth, Yair Polishook, and Oded Reich. Performance Dates: Oct. 17-22, 2023 {…}

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Pretty Yende, Allan Clayton, Matthew Polenzani & Anna Lucia Richter Lead Konzerthaus Dortmund’s 2023-24 Season

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The Konzerthaus Dortmund has announced its 2023-24 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and Lahav Shani open the season with Hila Baggio. The concert will include music by Paul Ben-Haim, Betty Olivero, and Gustav Mahler. Performance Date: Sept. 3, 2023 Anna Lucia Richter and Ammiel Bushakevitz perform a recital of music by Wolkenstein, {…}

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Karen Slack to Perform the Poems of Langston Hughes in Philadelphia

Best of 2023: OperaWire’s Staff on the Best Performances of the Year

Garsington Opera Unveils 2024 Season

Berkeley Symphony Announces 2023-24 Season

Deutsche Grammophon to Release World Premiere Recording of ‘Émigré’ in 2024

Atalla Ayan, Iréne Theorin & Michael Mayes Lead Staatsoper Stuttgart’s 2023-24 Season

Benjamin Appl, Miah Persson, Dame Sarah Connolly, Roderick Williams, Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha Headline Oxford International Song Festival 2023

Carlo Ventre, Hila Fahima & Mario Cassi Lead Israeli Opera’s 2023-24 Season

Pretty Yende, Allan Clayton, Matthew Polenzani & Anna Lucia Richter Lead Konzerthaus Dortmund’s 2023-24 Season