Kristine Opolais Headlines Oper im Steinbruch’s ‘Carmen’

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Kristine Opolais is set to perform the title role of “Carmen” in Vienna’s Oper im Steinbruch. The festival announced in a press conference that it will present Bizet’s opera in a production by Arnaud Bernard and will be conducted by Valerio Galli. The cast will be headlined by Opolais who will share the role with Lily Jorstad as well as {…}

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Hana Blažíková, Alexander Chance, Jun Suzuki, Takaoki Onishi to Headline Bach Collegium Japan’s ‘Messiah’

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The Bach Collegium Japan is set to present Händel’s “Messiah” at Suntory Hall in Tokyo. Masaaki Suzuki will conduct the performance, which is set for Dec. 24, 2022, with such soloists as soprano Hana Blažíková, countertenor Alexander Chance, tenor Jun Suzuki, and baritone Takaoki Onishi. Blažíková has appeared regularly with the Bach Collegium Japan and has also performed with such {…}

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Rhiannon Giddens & Ara Guzelimian Announce the 77th Edition of Ojai Music Festival Program

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The Ojai Music Festival, its Music Director, two-time Grammy Award-winner Rhiannon Giddens, and Festival Artistic and Executive Director Ara Guzelimian have shared the initial programming highlights for the upcoming Festival, which will include over 18 music events featuring a wide range of contemporary classical vocal and operatic works. The 77th edition of the Festival will be held from June 8-11, {…}

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Spoleto Festival USA Announces New Hires to Executive Leadership

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Spoleto Festival USA has announced four new members to its executive leadership team. Joining the team will be Brent Dickman as Chief Financial Officer, Dexter Foxworth as Chief Operating Officer, Liz Keller-Tripp as Lead Producer, and Katharine Laidlaw as Chief Marketing Officer. “As we look to build upon our institution’s profound legacy, I am thrilled to welcome these talented and {…}

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Grange Festival Announces 2023 Season

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The Grange Festival has announced its 2023 season which is set to include four new productions. The season opens with Mozart’s “Così fan tutte.” The production is set to star Samantha Clarke, Kitty Whately, Nicholas Lester, Alessandro Fisher, Carolina Lippo, and Christian Senn. Ukrainian conductor Kirill Karabits, Chief Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, makes his Festival debut in this new {…}

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Castle of our Skins & Soprano Louise Toppin to Perform at Philadelphia Chamber Music Society

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The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society is set to present Castle of our Skins and coloratura soprano Louise Toppin in performance on May 17, 2023. The ensemble, which is dedicated to celebrating Black artistry through music, will present “Time is an Impatient Thing.” The performance will feature Perry’s “The Hidden Words of Baha’u’ullah,” Skye’s “Crossing,” a new work by Loggins-Hull, Williams’ {…}

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Orquesta Filarmonica de Gran Canaria Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’

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The Orquesta Filarmonica de Gran Canaria has announced a cast change for its “La Magia de Aida” on Sept 23, 2022. The orchestra noted that Latonia Moore will not sing the title role and will be replaced by Cellia Costea. Costea has performed at the Bucharest National Opera as well as at the Klagenfurt Stadttheater, Royal Opera, Wiener Staatsoper, Gran {…}

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Teatro Coccia di Novara Announces 2022 Summer & Fall Season

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Italy’s Teatro Coccia di Novara has announced its summer and fall season. Here is a look at the operatic productions. Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale” will be conducted by Roberto Gianola and directed by Salvatore Sito. Performance Dates: July 22 & 23, 2022 “I Nuovi Corti del Coccia” will be performed with Giuseppe Guerrera, Claudio Scannavini, and Paola Magnanin with a libretto {…}

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Q & A: Composer Thomas Cabaniss & Director Malena Dayen on Bringing ‘Firesongs’ to Life

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On June 18, 2022, the National Sawdust and Chelsea Factory will present Bare Opera’s production of Thomas Cabaniss’ “Firesongs.” Cabaniss, a South Carolina Native, was an initiator of The Lullaby Project and The Somewhere Project, both at Carnegie Hall, and was the host and composer-in-residence for Carnegie Hall’s Link Up program between 2010-2020. In addition to the dozens of works {…}

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Kristine Opolais Headlines Oper im Steinbruch’s ‘Carmen’

Hana Blažíková, Alexander Chance, Jun Suzuki, Takaoki Onishi to Headline Bach Collegium Japan’s ‘Messiah’

Rhiannon Giddens & Ara Guzelimian Announce the 77th Edition of Ojai Music Festival Program

Spoleto Festival USA Announces New Hires to Executive Leadership

Grange Festival Announces 2023 Season

Castle of our Skins & Soprano Louise Toppin to Perform at Philadelphia Chamber Music Society

Orquesta Filarmonica de Gran Canaria Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’

Teatro Coccia di Novara Announces 2022 Summer & Fall Season

Q & A: Composer Thomas Cabaniss & Director Malena Dayen on Bringing ‘Firesongs’ to Life