Obituary: Conductor Robert Hart Baker Dies at 69

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On Nov. 25, 2023, conductor Robert Hart Baker died at the age of 69. Born on March 19, 1954, the conductor went on to study at the Manhattan School of Music for preparatory division, the Academie Internationale d’ete, the Mozarteum Conservatory in Salzburg, Horace Mann School, Harvard University, Yale University, and York College of Pennsylvania He was a student of Herbert {…}

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Teatro Regio di Torino Announces Cast Change for ‘La Rondine’

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The Teatro Regio di Torino has announced a cast change for its production of “La Rondine.” The company said that Oreste Cosimo will replace Rodrigo Porras Garrido in the role of Ruggero. Cosimo also took to social media, “Extremely excited to share my house & role DEBUT with you as RUGGERO at the Teatro Regio Torino! An incredible production by {…}

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Vallejo Center for Arts to Present ‘The Three Tenors’

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Vallejo Center for the arts is teaming up with the Vallejo Festival Orchestra to present “The Three Tenors! – The Next Generation” on Oct. 28, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. The showcase will feature Taylor Comstock, Spencer Hamlin, and Alex McKissick as they perform traditional favorites by Verdi, Puccini, and Rossini, among others, under the musical direction of Thomas Conlin. “This {…}

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Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo Announces 2024 Season

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The Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo has announced its 2024 season. Here is a rundown of the vocal performances on offer. The company will present “Così fan tutte.” Marcelo Lombardero directs a new production that is conducted by José Areán. Performance Dates: Feb. 21-25, 2024 The Orquesta Filarmónica de Bogotá wil present Mahler’s Third Symphony with Ksenia Leonidova as {…}

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Q & A: Creative Duo Andrew Flack & Paul Fowler on Creating ‘Behold the Man’

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In 1930, Spanish painter Elías García Martínez created a fresco of Jesus crowned with thorns in the Santuary of Mercy Church in Borja. It was called “Ecce Homo” or “Behold the Man.” Eighty-two years later, Cecilia Giménez, an 81-year-old amateur artist with minimal training, revealed to the media that she had attempted to restore the painting which had been affected {…}

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Argentina’s MUY Teatro to Present Salieri’s ‘Primero la música, después las palabras’

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MUY Teatro in Buenos Aires, Argentina is set to present Salieri’s “Primo la musica e poi le parole” on Sept. 24, 2023. Translated into Spanish as “Primero la música, después las palabras,” the showcase will be featured through Oct. 8, 2023, at Humahuaca 4310. The opera will star Guido Cavallo, Mauricio Meren, Julieta Nicoletti, and Denise Pertusi with Mauro Reynoso {…}

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Rhiannon Giddens & Silkroad Announce Debut Tour of ‘American Railroad’

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Photo credit: Adam Gurczak Silkroad announced its debut tour of “American Railroad.” Beginning Nov. 5, Grammy Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning Rhiannon Giddens and the Grammy Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble will embark on a multi-city U.S. tour. The program includes three new commissions by Cécile McLorin Salvant, Suzanne Kite, and Silkroad artist Wu Man, as well as re-envisioned arrangements by Giddens and {…}

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Musicians of Philadelphia Orchestra Fire Back at Management After Latest Stalled Negotiations

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The Musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra are firing back at the company’s management over lack of pay equity. The Philadelphia Musician’s Union Local 77 released a statement noting that they are “under protest” as they make their way toward the North Carolina tour. The musicians noted that following a failed negotiation session on Monday, they would embark on the tour {…}

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Beth Morrison Projects Announces International 2023-24 Season

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Beth Morrison Projects has announced its 2023-24 season. New York Kicking things off is the PROTOTYPE Festival, which will feature works such as “Adoration” and “Angel Island.” For a full breakdown of the festival, click here. Performance Dates: Jan. 11-21, 2024 The company will then showcase the world premiere of “Performance of Self” by Jodie Landau. Peabody Southwell directs the {…}

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Obituary: Conductor Robert Hart Baker Dies at 69

Teatro Regio di Torino Announces Cast Change for ‘La Rondine’

Vallejo Center for Arts to Present ‘The Three Tenors’

Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo Announces 2024 Season

Q & A: Creative Duo Andrew Flack & Paul Fowler on Creating ‘Behold the Man’

Argentina’s MUY Teatro to Present Salieri’s ‘Primero la música, después las palabras’

Rhiannon Giddens & Silkroad Announce Debut Tour of ‘American Railroad’

Musicians of Philadelphia Orchestra Fire Back at Management After Latest Stalled Negotiations

Beth Morrison Projects Announces International 2023-24 Season