Social Media Beat (Week 7/7-13): A Look At How These Stars Are Enjoying Their Summers

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It was another fun week for many singers as they continued to enjoy the summer weather and prepare for performances. Take a look at what some of your favorite stars were up to. Michael Fabiano shared a picture from his day off in France as he went boat riding. With my love #love #loveislove #sea #relax A post shared by {…}

Interviews, Prague Summer Nights, Stage Spotlight

Q&A: Kristine Overman On Singing The Countess in ‘Le Nozze Di Figaro’ And Returning To Prague Summer Nights

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The Prague Summer Nights Festival, presented by Classical Movements, continues this weekend in Salzburg. One of the artists performing this week includes Kristine Overman, a 21-year-old soprano who is currently studying at the University of Michigan and who is singing her second major opera role. Having performed with the Michigan Opera Theater as a young child, Overman has always been {…}

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Gianandrea Noseda Makes More Cancellations, Pens Letter to Fans and Colleagues

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Gianandrea has canceled his upcoming summer performances after enduring back surgery this past week. He published a letter apologizing for what is ultimately his first cancellations in 20 years. He recently canceled the remaining performances of “Macbeth” in Torino, but now has decided that in order to make a full recovery and resume some of the latter summer performances, he {…}

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Q&A: Will Crutchfield on His Journey With Bel Canto, His Final Season at Caramoor & His New Program, Teatro Nuovo

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It’s a big year at Caramoor for Will Crutchfield. For the last 20 years, Crutchfield has been a leader in reviving a number of Bel Canto works at the festival through his program “Bel Canto at Caramoor.” It is a program that has showcased some rarities and has shown the conductor’s expertise in the repertoire. However, this year Crutchfield is {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

A Second Wind – Tenor Gregory Kunde On His Return To The U.S., His Major Career Shift & Making History

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Did you know that Gregory Kunde is the only tenor in the history of opera to sing both Verdi and Rossini’s “Otello” within a two-week span? In fact, only one other tenor, Roberto Stagno, sang both roles, but it took him 10 years to complete the feat. But that is ultimately what makes Kunde such a special artist. At one {…}

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Renée Fleming, Nina Stemme & Bryn Terfel Headline BBC Proms 2017

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The BBC Proms has announced its summer schedule and as always there will be a lot of offerings for opera lovers. Here is a look at what audiences can look forward to. July The BBC Proms opens with John Adam’s choral masterwork “Harmonium” on Friday, July 14, 2017, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. This concert will include the {…}

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James Levine Is Honored With New Position At Ravinia

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As the career of the great James Levine enters its twilight, major organizations are finding ways to recognize his work. The Metropolitan Opera, where he has been for decades has already made him music director emeritus and it seems that another organization is just as ready to create a position to honor him. Enter Ravinia, which has now conferred on {…}

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Social Media Beat (Week 7/7-13): A Look At How These Stars Are Enjoying Their Summers

Q&A: Kristine Overman On Singing The Countess in ‘Le Nozze Di Figaro’ And Returning To Prague Summer Nights

Gianandrea Noseda Makes More Cancellations, Pens Letter to Fans and Colleagues

Q&A: Will Crutchfield on His Journey With Bel Canto, His Final Season at Caramoor & His New Program, Teatro Nuovo

A Second Wind – Tenor Gregory Kunde On His Return To The U.S., His Major Career Shift & Making History

Renée Fleming, Nina Stemme & Bryn Terfel Headline BBC Proms 2017

James Levine Is Honored With New Position At Ravinia