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Weekend Preview – USA (7/21-23): ‘The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs’ Makes It World Premiere

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A major world premiere takes place this weekend, as the summer opera season continues around the US. The big premiere is none other than Santa Fe Opera’s “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs,” which gets its first performance on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Pittsburgh Festival Opera will unveil “Intermezzo” for two performances on Friday and Sunday while Glow Lyric Theatre showcases {…}

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Social Media Beat (Week 7/14-20): A Look At Festival Season

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It’s festival season and some of the biggest stars are preparing for their upcoming performances or ending their 2016-17 season. Check out what some of your favorite stars have been up to. Anna Netrebko gave a sneak peek into rehearsals of Aida. In one of her pictures, flashes of the production were visible with chorus members littering the stage. The {…}

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Weekend Preview – USA (7/7-9): Glimmerglass Festival Opens With ‘Porgy and Bess’

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The summer continues its torrid pace with a number of major companies showcasing production premieres. The Glimmerglass Festival kicks off its 2017 season on Friday with “Porgy and Bess,” which stars Musa Ngqungwana. The same goes for the Pittsburgh Festival Opera, which debuts that same night with “Sweeney Todd,” which also plays on Sunday. Meanwhile, Des Moines Metro Opera showcases {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews, Prague Summer Nights

Q&A: Neeta Helms on Classical Movements & The Prague Summer Nights Festival

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Neeta Helms is the founder and owner of Classical Movements, a premiere concert tour company for the world’s great orchestras and choirs, creating meaningful cultural experiences through music in 145 countries. During her 25 years with Classical Movements, Helms has worked with some of the most prestigious orchestras and concert artists in the world. She has traveled to 80 countries {…}