The Jarrar and Brea Duo to Present ‘Women + Life + Freedom’

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NYC-based composer and pianist Felix Jarrar will team up with soprano Maria Brea and other guest artists, including violinist Adam von Housen, for a benefit concert on March 15th at 7:00 pm in Stuytown. The concert is free, but donations collected will go to Amnesty International through their website. The money will support the organization’s campaign to investigate violence in Iran. {…}

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Alexander Brose Set to Be New President & CEO of Royal Conservatory

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The Royal Conservatory has announced Alexander Brose as its new President and CEO. The company revealed that Brose will take over the position from Dr. Peter Simon, with the transition beginning in September 2023; at that point, he will assume the role of President Designate. Brose will officially take over the position of President and CEO following Simon’s departure on {…}

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FC Bergman to Stage ‘Il Ritorno d’Ulisse in Patria’ at Grand Théâtre de Genève

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(Credit: Fabien Bergerat) Grand Théâtre de Genève is set to present Monteverdi’s masterpiece “Il Ritorno d’Ulisse in Patria” this February. The opera will be directed by Flemish collective FC Bergman and is set to star Mark Padmore in the title role. Joining him will be Sara Mingardo as Pénélope and Jorge Navarro Colorado as Télémaque. Fabio Biondi conducts the Europa {…}

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Mónica Ábrego Headlines Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Latin Fire’

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The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is set to present “Latin Fire” on Dec. 30, 2022 at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin, Illinois. The showcase will be headlined by soprano Mónica Ábrego and will also star trumpeter José Sibaja. Enrico Lopez-Yañez conducts. The program will include such songs and works as “Bésame mucho,” “Estrellita,” selections from “Carmen,” and other Latin American {…}

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Central City Plein Air Festival to Feature Music of Heggie

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Central City, Colorado, will welcome selected artists and art fans from around the United States for the 5th Annual Plein Air Festival, which runs Sept. 22-25, 2022. During the Festival, artists paint the breathtaking Colorado scenery in the open air, with the paintings exhibited and put up for sale on the last day. Among the events are two Music & {…}

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Put the Needle on the Record: Top Five US States That Love Vinyl

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Photo: Unsplash/Miriana Dorabantu Here’s a trivia question: Which US state is most obsessed with vinyl records? The online vaping shop, ProVape, conducted a survey and compared the results against state populations to discover where the aficionados of the LP reside. Sales of vinyl records have grown steadily, and in 2021 alone, 41.7 million LPs were purchased. That’s up more than {…}

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Megan Marino, Alexandra LoBianco, Michael Mayes Headline Creede Musical Arts Collective’s 2022 Festival

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Opera stars Megan Marino and Michael Mayes have launched Creede Musical Arts Collective, which will have its inaugural season in 2022. The festival was founded by the duo following their 2021 residency with the Midnight Cricket Club at the Creede Hotel & Restaurant. “The Musical Arts Collective is a great opportunity to attract high-caliber artists from all over the country {…}

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Irene Dalis Vocal Competition Announces 2022 Judges

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Opera San José has announced the judges for the upcoming Irene Dalis Vocal Competition. The competition, which was named for acclaimed mezzo-soprano Irene Dalis who founded Opera San José, will feature two-time Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges, Houston Grand Opera General Director Khori Dastoor, Opera San José Music Director Joseph Marcheso, and Lyric Opera of Chicago’s newly appointed Chief Artistic {…}

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Teatro La Fenice 2021-22 Review: La Griselda

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(Photo: Michele Crosera) Given that Venice is the city of Vivaldi’s birth and the scene of most of his musical successes, it is fitting that La Fenice has been one of the leading companies in the movement toward rehabilitating staged performances of his operas. This season’s production of the composer’s 1735 work “La Griselda” will mark the fifth consecutive year {…}

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The Jarrar and Brea Duo to Present ‘Women + Life + Freedom’

Alexander Brose Set to Be New President & CEO of Royal Conservatory

FC Bergman to Stage ‘Il Ritorno d’Ulisse in Patria’ at Grand Théâtre de Genève

Mónica Ábrego Headlines Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Latin Fire’

Central City Plein Air Festival to Feature Music of Heggie

Put the Needle on the Record: Top Five US States That Love Vinyl

Megan Marino, Alexandra LoBianco, Michael Mayes Headline Creede Musical Arts Collective’s 2022 Festival

Irene Dalis Vocal Competition Announces 2022 Judges

Teatro La Fenice 2021-22 Review: La Griselda