Vanessa Becerra, Ashley Dixon, & Carlos Santelli Star in Green Lake Festival of Music’s ‘An Evening of Opera’

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“An Evening of Opera” closes the Green Lake Festival of Music’s 45th season. Fan-favorite arias, duets, and trios will be performed by soprano Vanessa Becerra, mezzo-soprano Ashley Dixon, tenor Carlos Santelli, and collaborative pianist Laurann Gilley. In a press release Gilley said, “I’ve been hearing great things about the Green Lake Festival of Music for a long time, through friends {…}

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Q & A: Mezzo-Soprano Ashley Dixon on Her Experiences at Ravinia & Upcoming Projects

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It all started in high school for mezzo-soprano Ashley Dixon. Since her father was in the military, Dixon was constantly on the move with her family. Eventually, they settled in Georgia, where Dixon “begged” her parents to put her in the choir so that she could spend some time with friends she had just made. “Little did we know it {…}

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Obituary: Aspen Music Festival Opera Program Director Edward Berkeley Dies at 76

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On July 18, Aspen Music Festival and School opera program director Edward Berkeley died unexpectedly. The 76-year-old was found unresponsive by a colleague at home in Aspen according to the Aspen Police Department and the Pitkin County Coroner’s office. No cause of death was determined at this time. The news came hours before the opening night performance of “The Magic {…}

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Updates on Summer Festivals Canceled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

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***We will update this article as more cancellations are announced. The coronavirus has affected a number of summer festivals. After the cancellation of the Grange Park Opera and the delay of the Glyndebourne Festival, many festivals are weighing in on the summer. The Buxton International Festival has canceled its summer festival which was scheduled for July 2 – 18, 2021. {…}

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The Knights To Perform ‘Candide’ At Ravinia

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The Knights are set to return to Ravinia Festival for a performance of Bernstein’s “Candide.” The showcase will be led by conductor Eric Jacobsen with Alison Moritz directing. The production will star Met Opera Auditions-winning tenor Miles Mykkanen in the title role, Sharleen Joynt as Cunégonde, Margaret Gawrysiak as the Old Lady, Evan Jones as Pangloss/Voltaire/Cacambo, Evan Bravos as Maximilian/Grand Inquisitor/Sea Captain, and Alex Mansoori {…}

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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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Los Angeles Opera Adds Performance of ‘Carmen’ Production, Starring Rihab Chaieb

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LA Opera has added a seventh performance of Bizet’s “Carmen” on Oct. 27, following high demand for the production’s original run. Per an official press release, “Carmen” has become the company’s most in demand production of the season. The added date joins the previously scheduled performances of Oct. 17 and Nov. 1. The famed opera stars Rihab Chaieb in the {…}

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Los Angeles Opera Issues Statement Regarding Center Square Foundation Findings

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In light of reports indicating that the Los Angeles Opera is under investigation for its tax returns, the company has a released a statement. The company states that, “The LA Opera is committed to transparency and responsible stewardship of public and private resources. “From 2015 through 2025, excluding extraordinary COVID-19 relief, LA Opera received an average of less than $1 {…}

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LA Opera Under Investigation for Tax Returns

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(Photo credit: Weaver) The Center Square Foundation has released findings on LA Opera from its on-going investigation into government spending on nonprofits. The Foundation is digging into data to determine which nonprofits serve legitimate needs and which are a waste or misuse of taxpayer money. The findings are based on IRS tax return filings that are made public for nonprofits. {…}

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Vanessa Becerra, Ashley Dixon, & Carlos Santelli Star in Green Lake Festival of Music’s ‘An Evening of Opera’

Q & A: Mezzo-Soprano Ashley Dixon on Her Experiences at Ravinia & Upcoming Projects

Obituary: Aspen Music Festival Opera Program Director Edward Berkeley Dies at 76

Updates on Summer Festivals Canceled Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

The Knights To Perform ‘Candide’ At Ravinia

James Levine Is Honored With New Position At Ravinia

Los Angeles Opera Adds Performance of ‘Carmen’ Production, Starring Rihab Chaieb

Los Angeles Opera Issues Statement Regarding Center Square Foundation Findings

LA Opera Under Investigation for Tax Returns