Asmik Grigorian & Joshua Guerrero’s Vienna ‘Don Carlo’ to be Broadcast

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(Credit: Frol Podlesnyi) The Wiener Staatsoper’s New Production of Verdi’s “Don Carlo is set to be broadcast on Arte.tv and Orf III. The production will be broadcast on Sept. 29 with a slight delay and will be directed by Russian helmer Kirill Serebrennikov, and conducted by Philippe Jordan. The cast will include Joshua Guerrero in the title role, Asmik Grigorian, {…}

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Cardiff Singer of the World Competition Postponed Until 2027

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The BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition has postponed its next edition until 2027. The BBC noted that the reason was that St. David’s Hall remains closed after an inspection in 2023 found that the roof could collapse. The competition will instead stage a gala concert in October 2025 as part of the Wales Millennium Centre’s Llais International Music {…}

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Opéra de Monte-Carlo 2024 Review: Their Master’s Voice

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Photo: © OMC-Marco Borrelli On Sunday April 7th, 2024, the Opéra de Monte-Carlo concluded their 2023-2024 season with the world premiere of “Their Master’s Voice,” starring mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli and actor John Malkovich. The show was a coproduction with the annual music festival Le Printemps des Arts de Monte-Carlo, of which this performance was also the closing event. For voice {…}

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Q & A: Conductor Nicole Paiement on Championing Rare Works at San Francisco’s Opera Parallèle

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Photo credit: Cory Weaver Opera Parallèle was founded in 2007 by conductor Nicole Paiement to develop and produce contemporary opera. It continues to pioneer the commissioning of new works and exploring underperformed musical creations and landscapes. Coming up in April 2024, Opera Parallèle (OP) joins with SFJAZZ to present “Birds & Balls,” a program of multimedia opera, pairing two short {…}

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The Cecilia Chorus of New York Performs in Carnegie Hall With Cyrus Chestnut

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(Photo Credit: Fernando de la Orden) Pianist Cyrus Chestnut and the Cecilia Chorus of New York present Headlining Performance at Carnegie Hall on April 19. Joining Chestnut and the Cecilia Chorus of New York are soloists Nicoletta Berry, Charlotte Small, Travon Walker, and Matthew Anchel. Together they perform Beethoven’s “Christ on the Mount of Olives” and the premiere of Chestnut’s {…}

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Christopher Purves, Ruzan Mantashyan, Nicole Chevalier, John Holiday & Adela Zaharia Lead Komische Oper Berlin’s 2024-25 Season

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The Komische Oper has announced its 2024-25 season. Here is a look at the operatic performances. Premieres George Petrou conducts Händel’s “Messiah” with Damiano Michieletto directing. The soloists will include Penny Sofroniadou, Julia Grüter, Rachael Wilson, Katharina Bradić, Julien Behr, Rupert Charlesworth, Philipp Meierhöfer, and Tijl Faveyts. Performance Dates: Sept. 21-Oct. 6, 2024 Franz Wittenbrink’s kinderoper “Die kleine Hexe” will {…}

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Nicole Haslett, Hannah Cho, Bernard Holcomb, Eliam Ramos, & Chrystal E. Williams Star in the World Premiere of ‘Song of the Nightingale’

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Photo credit: Nicole Haslett Offical Website The world premiere of Lisa DeSpain and Melisa Tiennew’s opera “Song of the Nightingale” stars Nicole Haslett, Hannah Cho, Bernard Holcomb, Eliam Ramos, and Chrystal E. Williams. “Song of the Nightingale” is a modern adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Nightingale” as it explores themes of self-discovery and self-love. On Site Opera’s music director {…}

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Obituary: Italian Pianist and Vocal Coach Nicoletta Olivieri Dies

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Italian pianist, coach, and director Nicoletta Olivieri has passed away following an extended illness. She is remembered for her decades of service to the arts, serving as accompanist for luminaries such as Claudio Abbado, Lorin Maazel, Riccardo Muti, Daniele Gatti, Nello Santi, Luciano Pavarotti, Monserrat Caballe, Mirella Freni, Ruggero Raimondi, and more. A graduate of the Conservatorio Giovanni Battista Martini {…}

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Carnegie Hall 2022-23 Review: Soprano Hera Hyesang Park

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Photo: Taehyun Hwang/Korean Cultural Center New York Soprano Hera Hyesang Park had her debut recital at Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall on Friday, March 3rd, in celebration of Women’s History Month and the 70th Anniversary of the alliance between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea. In the 2022-23 season, Hera performed Adina in “L’Elisir d’amore” at Staatsoper Berlin, and on {…}

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Asmik Grigorian & Joshua Guerrero’s Vienna ‘Don Carlo’ to be Broadcast

Cardiff Singer of the World Competition Postponed Until 2027

Opéra de Monte-Carlo 2024 Review: Their Master’s Voice

Q & A: Conductor Nicole Paiement on Championing Rare Works at San Francisco’s Opera Parallèle

The Cecilia Chorus of New York Performs in Carnegie Hall With Cyrus Chestnut

Christopher Purves, Ruzan Mantashyan, Nicole Chevalier, John Holiday & Adela Zaharia Lead Komische Oper Berlin’s 2024-25 Season

Nicole Haslett, Hannah Cho, Bernard Holcomb, Eliam Ramos, & Chrystal E. Williams Star in the World Premiere of ‘Song of the Nightingale’

Obituary: Italian Pianist and Vocal Coach Nicoletta Olivieri Dies

Carnegie Hall 2022-23 Review: Soprano Hera Hyesang Park