Great Performances to Broadcast Leonard Bernstein’s Mass with Paulo Szot

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Great Performances is set to present Leonard Bernstein’s Mass on May 15 at 9 p.m. EDT on PBS. The performance from the 2019 Ravinia Festival features 200 artists, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, baritone Paulo Szot, and conductor Marin Alsop. The choral ensemble Vocality, the Chicago Children’s Choir, and the Highland Park High School Marching Band also perform. Szot is {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Conductor Francesco Milioto on Korngold’s ‘Der Ring des Polykrates’ & Numi Opera’s Mission

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(Source: Francescomilioto.com) Earlier this year, Numi Opera took on “Der Zwerg” by Zemlinsky, officially launching a project that aimed to shine a spotlight on Jewish composers banned by Hitler. Now the company is set for its second production, “Der Ring des Polykrates” by Erich Wolfgang Korngold, best known for “Die tote Stadt.” In taking on this Korngold work, the company {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: The Knights’ Co-Founder Colin Jacobsen On ‘Candide,’ Growth & Future Projects

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For any fans who still believe classical music is confined to opulent concert halls, only to be enjoyed by the pillars of society, meet The Knights. Founded by brothers Colin and Eric Jacobsen, this adventurous 40-member chamber orchestra performs everything from Beethoven to Jimi Hendrix. Born into a musical family, with a father who played in the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Soprano Ailyn Perez On Singing Donna Anna & ‘Don Giovanni’

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Soprano Ailyn Perez is coming off two successful productions at the Metropolitan Opera in some of her signature roles and winning the prestigious Opera news award. Her star has risen and she has become more and more in demand around the world. Now the soprano returns to the Houston Grand Opera where she has debuted numerous roles and has had {…}

Interviews, Special Features

Interview: Nadine Sierra Shines at Showcase for Upcoming Album

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On August 24, 2018, soprano Nadine Sierra’s upcoming debut album “There’s a Place for Us,” will be released through Deutsche Grammophon and Universal Music Group, via their Decca Gold record label. More than just her debut album, the recording carries deep meaning for Nadine Sierra, as she uses her artistry to convey a message of love and inclusion for people {…}

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Matthew Polenzani To Headline Palm Beach Opera Gala in 2019

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The Palm Beach Opera has announced that its 2019 gala will be headlined by renowned tenor Matthew Polenzani. The event is slated for March 2, 2019 at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. Polenzani is coming off one of his finest seasons in years, drawing rave reviews for his work at the Metropolitan Opera in “L’Elisir d’Amore,” which was {…}

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Obituary: Metropolitan Opera Mezzo Ariel Bybee Has Passed Away

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Ariel Bybee has passed away. The mezzo-soprano had a distinguished career at the Metropolitan Opera for 18 seasons, singing more than 460 performances with the company. Among the roles she performed there between 1977 through 1995 were Jenny in “Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny” when she replaced Teresa Stratas on very short notice, Annio in the Met’s premiere {…}

Artist of the Week, News

Artist Of The Week: Sasha Cooke Creates The Role Of ‘Marnie’

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Sasha Cooke is one the great exponents of modern music, creating some of the most memorable interpretations of 21st-century music in operas like “As One,” “Doctor Atomic,” “Everest,” and “The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.” This week she creates another role as the iconic Marnie in Nico Muhly’s new work based on the acclaimed novel by Winston Graham at the English National {…}

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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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Great Performances to Broadcast Leonard Bernstein’s Mass with Paulo Szot

Q & A: Conductor Francesco Milioto on Korngold’s ‘Der Ring des Polykrates’ & Numi Opera’s Mission

Q & A: The Knights’ Co-Founder Colin Jacobsen On ‘Candide,’ Growth & Future Projects

Q & A: Soprano Ailyn Perez On Singing Donna Anna & ‘Don Giovanni’

Interview: Nadine Sierra Shines at Showcase for Upcoming Album

Matthew Polenzani To Headline Palm Beach Opera Gala in 2019

Obituary: Metropolitan Opera Mezzo Ariel Bybee Has Passed Away

Artist Of The Week: Sasha Cooke Creates The Role Of ‘Marnie’

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