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Simone Young Conducts ‘Gurrelieder’ at Sydney Opera House

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(Photo credit: SSO) Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s Chief Conductor, Simone Young leads Schoenberg’s “Gurrelieder,” at Sydney Opera House in celebration of the composer’s 150 birthday. “Gurrelieder” make its Sydney debut with soloist soprano Ricarda Merbeth, mezzo-soprano Deborah Humble, tenors Simon O’Neill and Andrew Goodwin, and bass Sava Vemić. They are joined by a chorus of more than 200 and an orchestra of {…}

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Simone Young Extends Contract with Sydney Symphony Orchestra

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The Sydney Symphony Orchestra has announced that Simone Young’s contract as Chief Conductor has been extended by two years until the end of 2026. Young’s first two seasons as Chief Conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra have been marked by acclaimed performances and landmark events and the announcement of her extension as Chief Conductor has offered Young a chance to reflect {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Sir Bryn Terfel & Simone Young Honored at Wiener Staatsoper

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(Credit: Katharina Schiffl) On Feb. 2, 2022, following the performance of “Peter Grimes,” the Wiener Staatsoper conductor Simone Young, Jonas Kaufmann, and Sir Bryn Terfel were honored. The company bestowed Young with the status of honorary member of the house, and presented with the Ring of Honor of the Wiener Staatsoper from Juwelier Wagner. Meanwhile, Jonas Kaufmann and Sir Bryn {…}

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Simone Young Named Chief Conductor Of Sydney Symphony Orchestra

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(Credit: (c)Jay Patel) The Sydney Symphony Orchestra has announced that Simone Young will be the Orchestra’s Chief Conductor from 2022. Following a worldwide search, the orchestra announced that in 12 months prior to her taking up the role, Young will be the Orchestra’s Chief Conductor Designate. The conductor noted in a press release, “I am thrilled to take up this {…}

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Simone McIntosh & Mario Rojas Announced Winners of Festival Napa Valley’s New Young Artist Initiative

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Festival Napa Valley has announced the launch of the Manetti Shrem Opera Program. The new initiative will nurture the careers of young singers through fully staged opera productions and recitals, a summer vocal conservatory, and a $10,000 Manetti Shrem Prize. The winners of the 2021 Prize include Mario Rojas and Simone McIntosh. “The Manetti Shrem Opera Program enables Festival Napa {…}

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Young Concert Artists Announces Winners of the 2022 International Auditions

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Four First Prize Winners were announced following the Finals of the 2022 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. The winners were mezzo-soprano Erin Wagner, bass-baritone Joseph Parrish, pianist Chaeyoung Park, and soprano and pianist Chelsea Guo. These musicians now join the roster of Young Concert Artists, which provides management services for their tenure, concert engagements including debuts in New York and {…}

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Joseph Calleja, Amanda Echalaz, Phillip Rhodes, Erika Grimaldi & Simone Piazzola Lead New Zealand Opera’s 2022 Season

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(Credits: Dragana Ranković/Semperoper Dresden official website/ NZ Opera official website/ Bayerische Staatsoper official website/Bayerische Staatsoper official website) The New Zealand Opera has announced its 2022 slate, featuring numerous international artists and productions. “Summer of Opera” will take place in Wellington, Auckland, and at Hamilton Garden Arts Festival. The event will spotlight music by Bizet, Bernstein, and other famous composers. Performance {…}

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Q & A: Mezzo-Soprano Arlene Belli Provides a Young Singer’s Perspective on Establishing a Career Under Lockdown

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(Photo: Riccardo Scrocca) The coronavirus has had a huge impact on theaters and live performances, and opera has certainly not been immune from its consequences. With the theatres closed, singers, directors and musicians, set and costume designers and conductors, to name but a few, have all seen their work come to an abrupt halt. For the stars, this may be {…}