Obituary: Hungarian Composer Thomas Rajna Passes Away, Aged 92

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Hungarian-born composer and pianist Thomas Rajna has passed away at the age of 92. He is remembered for his leading role in the performing arts of Cape Town, South Africa and abroad. Born in Budapest, Rajna studied piano and composition from a young age, attending the Franz Liszt Academy of Music, where he would win the 1947 Liszt Prize. After {…}

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Q & A: Soprano Marie Lys On Her Background, Singing Competitions, ‘Argippo’ & Future Plans

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In 2016, while still studying at the Royal College of Music in London, Swiss soprano Marie Lys was offered the role of Asteria in Buxton Festival’s production of “Tamerlano.” Although it was her first professional stage performance she gave a noteworthy presentation, with critics applauding her “impressive range,” “sweet singing” and “appealing, flexible tone.” Since then her career has been {…}

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Only Stage Management & Classics Management Budapest Partner for 1st Only Stage International Conducting Competition

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Only Stage Management Company, in partnership with Classics Management Budapest, has unveiled the first edition of the Only Stage International Conducting Competition. Held exclusively online, the competition is open to musicians of any age and nationality, who are eligible to apply now through April 15, 2021. The first prize winner will receive a cash prize of £ 2.000,00 plus a {…}

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Q & A: Clara Barbier Serrano on Performing with Andrea Bocelli

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(Credit: Adam Markowski) On Dec. 12, Andrea Bocelli performed a Christmas concert at the Teatro Regio di Parma entitled “Believe in Christmas.” It was an event that allowed people to watch the famed tenor’s artistry through a streamed performance. Bocelli invited special guests including Clara Barbier Serrano, a current student at the Royal College of Music. Serrano was named the {…}

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Kathleen Ferrier Awards Competition Announces 2020 Winners

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The Kathleen Ferrier Awards Competition has announced the winners of its 65th edition. The first prize, which includes a cash award of £12,500, went to Jessica Cale, a graduate of the Royal College of Music. She has also appeared at the Ryedale Festival Opera and was a 2020 finalist for the London Handel Festival Singing Competition. Coming in at second {…}

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Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival Closes Out 2020 Edition With ‘Elena’ & ‘Powder Room Talks’

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Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival is set to close out its 2020 edition with two more major events on Nov. 27, 2020. The company is set to present “Elena,” a work that takes audiences into the memories of three generations of women. Additionally, the organization will present “Powder Room Talks: The Women of Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival {…}

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Obituary: English Baritone Adrian Clarke Dies Following Long Illness

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(Image Source: Royal Opera House) On September 10, 2020, baritone Adrian Clarke passed away, the cause of death is listed as a prolonged illness. Born in Northampton, Clarke studied at the Royal College of Music and the London Opera Centre. He made his debut with the Royal Opera in 1994, playing Sid in “La fanciulla del West,” and went on {…}

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Composer Profile: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Creator of ‘The Song of Hiawatha’ & ‘Thelma’

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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, born on August 15, 1875, would go on to become a prominent conductor and composer. Born in Holborn, London, he would be brought up in Croydon, Surrey by his mother and stepfather. His early musical interests were championed by his grandfather and his extended family would eventually arrange for him to study at the Royal College of Music {…}

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Clara Barbier Serrano Receives First Andrea Bocelli Foundation-Community Jameel Scholarship.

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(Credit: JUliette Rahon & Company) The Royal College of Music has announced that French soprano Clara Barbier Serrano will become the first recipient of the Andrea Bocelli Foundation-Community Jameel Scholarship. With the scholarship, Barbier will join the RCM Opera Studio this September on the Artist Diploma in Performance course at one of the world’s most renowned conservatories. “It is an {…}

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Obituary: Hungarian Composer Thomas Rajna Passes Away, Aged 92

Q & A: Soprano Marie Lys On Her Background, Singing Competitions, ‘Argippo’ & Future Plans

Only Stage Management & Classics Management Budapest Partner for 1st Only Stage International Conducting Competition

Q & A: Clara Barbier Serrano on Performing with Andrea Bocelli

Kathleen Ferrier Awards Competition Announces 2020 Winners

Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival Closes Out 2020 Edition With ‘Elena’ & ‘Powder Room Talks’

Obituary: English Baritone Adrian Clarke Dies Following Long Illness

Composer Profile: Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Creator of ‘The Song of Hiawatha’ & ‘Thelma’

Clara Barbier Serrano Receives First Andrea Bocelli Foundation-Community Jameel Scholarship.