Daniele Rustioni Appointed Chief Conductor Of Ulster Orchestra

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Daniele Rustioni has been appointed to become the Chief Conductor of the Ulster Orchestra. The orchestra announced that Rustioni will succeed Rafael Payare in September 2019. In a press statement, Rustioni noted, “I perceived a special connection with the Ulster Orchestra ever since I first set foot on the podium at Ulster Hall as a guest conductor a couple of {…}

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Q & A: Soprano Giselle Allen on ‘Der Fliegende Hollände’ & the Repertory She Prefers to Sing

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(Photo: courtesy of Giselle Allen) Later this month, Irish National Opera will be staging a new production of Wagner’s “Der Fliegende Holländer,” conducted by Fergus Sheil and directed by Rachael Hewer, with baritone Jordan Shanahan as the Dutchman. OperaWire recently met up with the Northern Irish soprano, Giselle Allen, who is currently preparing for the role of Senta, to talk {…}

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Obituary: ‘X-Factor’ Finalist & Tenor Ben Thapa Dies at 42

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(Credit: Steven Swales Artist Management) On Sept. 8, 2024, English tenor Ben Thapa has died at the age of 42. In a statement from his vocal G4, the group said, “It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother and great friend, Ben Thapa. Words cannot express how we all feel right now… We understand {…}

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Gemma Summerfield Joins Promethean Artists

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(Credit: Scott Cadenhead) Gemma Summerfield has joined the roster of Promethean Artists for General Management. Summerfield will be represented by Artist Manager Callan Coughlan for operatic, orchestral, and recital engagements throughout the world. In a statement, Summerfield said, “I am delighted to be collaborating with Promethean Artists as we look to the future together. I am impressed by the team’s {…}

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Buxton International Festival Announces 2022 Slate

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(Credit: Buxton International Festival official website) The Buxton International Festival in the United Kingdom has announced its 2022 slate, comprising of five operas, an oratorio, a musical, a brand-new jazz program, a books program, and a classical music series. Here is a look at the opera and vocal performances: Operas Adrian Kelly conducts the Northern Chamber Orchestra in Jacopo Spirei’s {…}

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Daniele Rustioni Appointed Chief Conductor Of Ulster Orchestra

Q & A: Soprano Giselle Allen on ‘Der Fliegende Hollände’ & the Repertory She Prefers to Sing

Obituary: ‘X-Factor’ Finalist & Tenor Ben Thapa Dies at 42

Gemma Summerfield Joins Promethean Artists

Buxton International Festival Announces 2022 Slate