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Artist of the Week, Special Features

Artist of the Week: Adam Temple-Smith

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This week, the Grange Festival is set to open a new production of “The Rake’s Progress,” the final showcase of the season. Among the cast members is Adam Temple-Smith,  a rising star in the opera world. Throughout the past years, Temple-Smith has performed with Opera Holland Park, West Green House Opera, the Southrepps International Festival, Garsington Opera, Internazionale d’Arte Festival {…}

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Guildhall School of Music and Drama Names New Head of Vocal Arts

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(Photo by Chris Gloag) Sarah Tynan has been announced as the new Head of Vocal Arts at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. She commences her tenure in September 2024. Tynan has enjoyed an ample performance career as a singer, performing with such organizations as the English National Opera, Aldeburgh Festival, Teatro Real de Madrid, Opera Holland Park, Royal {…}

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Obituary: Baritone Nicholas Folwell Dies

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English Baritone Nicholas Folwell has died. Throughout his career, Folwell sang over 130 roles from a diverse repertoire of composers such as Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, and Wagner. He also sang in many world premieres. One of his greatest roles was Alberich in Wagner’s “Der Ring des Nibelungen,” which he performed at such houses as Opéra d’Angers-Nantes, Den Nye Opera, Opéra de Dijon, {…}

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Renaissance Tours Unveils 2024 Tour Program

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Renaissance Tours, one of Australia’s leading cultural tours and cruises organizations has unveiled its 2024 tour program. The first tour of the season includes nights of musical and drama theatre plus performances by the Metropolitan Opera and New York City Ballet. Opera-goers will attend Anthony Minghella’s production of “Madama Butterfly” at The Met. Tour Dates: January 16 – 25, 2024 {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Conductor, Pianist, and Vocal Coach Lada Valešová on Her Musical Journey

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Photos credit: Frances Marshall/Marshall Light Studio Lada Valešová, with her multifaceted role as a conductor, pianist, and coach, has a particular love for Janáček and Tchaikovsky. At 12 years old, an essential audition nudged Valešová towards a musical journey. Years later, she was working on operas such as “Cunning Little Vixen” and “Eugene Onegin.” Valešová has been recognized with a {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Cast Change for ‘Hamlet’

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(Credit: Richard Hubert Smith) The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced cast changes for its production of Brett Dean’s “Hamlet” on July 12, 2023. The company said that bass Joshua Bloom is replacing Sir John Tomlinson in the role of The Ghost of Old Hamlet/Player King/Gravedigger while David Butt Philip will replace Allan Clayton in the title role. Bloom previously sang the {…}

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Waterperry Festival Unveils 2023 Festival Lineup

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The Waterperry Festival has announced its 2023 lineup. The ten-day festival, which runs Aug. 11-20, features something for everyone, from children’s shows to grand operas. Here’s what’s in store for audiences. The festival will unveil a new production of “Carmen,” directed by Anna Morrissey and featuring Samantha Price in the title role, Xavier Hetherington as Don José, Matthew Durkan as {…}