Xu Zhong Named Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama’s First International Chair in Opera

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(Credit: Shu Xiaoning) The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has announced that Maestro Xu Zhong as its first-ever International Chair in Opera representing Asia. Zhong is a conductor, musician, opera producer, and educator who is currently President of the Shanghai Opera House, Principal Director of Fondazione Arena di Verona, Chief Conductor of Suzhou Symphony Orchestra, and Dean of {…}

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Erin Rossington, Eiry Price, & William Stevens Named Welsh National Opera’s 2024-25 Associate Artists

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The Welsh National Opera has announce its trio of new Associate Artists for the 2024-25 season. Joining the company in Sept. are Welsh sopranos Erin Rossington and Eiry Price, and British bass William Stevens. The group will receive training, support, and gain experience with roles in operas, concerts and WNO’s community and engagement work. Rossington performed the role of Madam {…}

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Kezia Bienek & Julian Henao Gonzalez to Give a Recital at the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Fringe Events

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Opera Rara and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) have announced that mezzo-soprano Kezia Bienek and tenor Julian Henao Gonzalez will be featured in the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World fringe events. The concerts and exhibition are part of RWCMD’s program of fringe events which coincide with the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition. The {…}

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Rising to the Top: Chanáe Curtis & Darren Drone on Performing ‘Falstaff’ at Opera San Jose

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To talk with the rising stars of Opera San Jose’s upcoming production of “Falstaff” was more than a treat: it was a privilege. The perspectives of soprano Chanáe Curtis and baritone Darren Drone promise rich and vibrant contributions to their future musical careers. Each of the young singers showed a genuine commitment to opera and their contributions to it. In {…}

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Welsh National Opera Announces New Board Members

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The Welsh National Opera has announced the appointment of three new board members.They include Andrew Miller, Henry Little, and Sam Jones. Miller is an arts consultant and broadcast who has worked with such organizations as Boom! And Advice Shop for BBC1. He has also worked in senior roles at the Arts Council England, Royal and Demgate Theatres, and the Royal {…}

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Welsh National Opera Announces Freedom Season

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The Welsh National Opera has announced new information on its Freedom Season, a curated season rooted in exploring themes of human rights, justice and political imprisonment. The freedom season will include a number series of talks, discussions and debates, taking place across the city alongside an immersive digital reality art exhibition, community engagement work and operatic performances of Jake Heggie’s “Dead Man Walking,” {…}

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Opera Rara Announces Transfer Of Music Library

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Opera Rara has announced that it will transfer its music library to The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. The new library will be called The Foyle Opera Rara Collection in honor of The Foyle Foundation which made the donation that enabled the transfer. The Foyle Opera Rara Collection will be comprised of over 5,000 volumes of first and {…}

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Welsh National Opera Announces Freedom Season Featuring Jake Heggie & Menotti

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The Welsh National Opera has announced “Freedom,” a season of operatic works with complementary panel discussions, talks, community engagement and an exhibition of immersive reality artwork exploring the themes of human rights, justice, and political imprisonment. Curated by Artistic Director David Pountney, the season is set to present every element of the performing company from the WNO Chorus and Orchestra through {…}

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David Karapetian Wins Inaugural Sir Bryn Terfel Song Prize

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(Credit: Kirsten McTernan) Tenor David Karapetian has been named the winner of the inaugural Sir Bryn Terfel Song Prize at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Held biennially in partnership with the College, the Prize celebrates emerging voices and promotes song in multiple languages, including Caneuon Cymraeg (Welsh Song). The 2025 final followed a three-day residency featuring masterclasses, {…}

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Xu Zhong Named Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama’s First International Chair in Opera

Erin Rossington, Eiry Price, & William Stevens Named Welsh National Opera’s 2024-25 Associate Artists

Kezia Bienek & Julian Henao Gonzalez to Give a Recital at the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Fringe Events

Rising to the Top: Chanáe Curtis & Darren Drone on Performing ‘Falstaff’ at Opera San Jose

Welsh National Opera Announces New Board Members

Welsh National Opera Announces Freedom Season

Opera Rara Announces Transfer Of Music Library

Welsh National Opera Announces Freedom Season Featuring Jake Heggie & Menotti

David Karapetian Wins Inaugural Sir Bryn Terfel Song Prize