Obituary: Former Canadian Opera Company Artistic Administrator Philip Boswell Dies at 75

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The Canadian Opera Company has announced that on Nov. 8, 2024, Philip Boswell died at the age of 75. The company took to social media and said, “With heavy hearts, we share the sad news of the passing of Philip Boswell, a cherished member of the Canadian Opera Company family. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends {…}

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Obituary: Tenor Giuseppe Morino Dies at 74

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Tenor Giuseppe Morino has died at the age of 74. Born on August 18, 1950, Morino made his debut in Gounod’s “Faust” at the Festival des Deux Mondes in Spoleto in 1981. Six years later the tenor broke out at the Rossini Opera Festival as Pilade in “Ermione.” He went on to be recognized for his work in the Bel {…}

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Q & A: Mezzo-Soprano Emma Alessi Innocenti Talks About The Teatro Sperimentale & Her Role In ‘Procedura Penale’

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(Photo credit: Alessio Chao) The 25-year-old Italian mezzo-soprano Emma Alessi Innocenti is still at the stage in her career in which she is attempting to establish herself as a known singer within the industry. Of course, at such a young age, she has had relatively few opportunities to perform in fully staged operas. But by sheer chance, OperaWire has reviewed {…}

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Obituary: Tenor Steve Davislim Dies at 57

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On August 11, 2024, Steve Davislim died at 57. Born in 1967 in George Town, Penang, Malaysia, his father David Lim was of Chinese ancestry, and his mother Joyce Davis was Irish. The father moved to Australia, firstly to Tasmania, then to Melbourne. He first started studying music as a horn player in brass groups and orchestras and eventually obtained {…}

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Alessio Vlad Named President of Fondazione Ravello

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Maestro Alessio Vlad has been named the President della Fondazione Ravello. Vlad has collaborated with the foundation on several occasions and has a connection to the Ravello Festival on a personal and familial level. In a statement Michele Guerra and Luciano Messi, President and Sovrintendente of the Teatro Regio di Parma, respectively, said, “We are very happy for this further {…}

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Cathedral Choral Society Present ‘Sonic Bloom: Music of Bruckner, Esmail and Gabrieli’

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The GRAMMY-nominated Cathedral Choral Society with Music Director Steven Fox will present “Sonic Bloom: Music of Anton Bruckner, Reena Esmail, and Andrea Gabrieli” on March 10 at Washington National Cathedral. This concert explores the “sonic bloom—the interplay among monumental architecture, magnificent distances, and majestic music.” On the program are three motets by Bruckner as well as a rare performance of the {…}

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On Site Opera Presents ‘The Immersive Coffee Cantata Experience—a reimagining of Bach’s Coffee Cantata’

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On Site Opera has announced its production of “The Immersive Coffee Cantata Experience—a reimagining of Bach’s Coffee Cantata.” Bach’s short comic opera, “Coffee Cantata” (“Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht,” BWV 211) is set in the Zimmerman’s coffee house in Leipzig, Germany. It tells the story of Lieschen, sung by soprano Christine Lyons, (cover, Teryn Kuzma) a spirited young woman who adores {…}

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Teatro Regio di Parma Names New Artistic Director

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The Teatro Regio di Parma has named Allesio Vlad as its new Artistic Director. The company said that Vlad will take over the position from 2023-25. Vlad was the artistic director of the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma from 2010 to March 2023 and has worked with the Teatro Donizetti di Bergamo, Teatro Carlo Felice di Genova, Teatro delle Muse di {…}

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Obituary: Tenor Tito del Bianco Dies at 88

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Tenor Tito del Bianco has died at the age of 88 in Trieste, Italy. The tenor, who was baptized Sergio Del Bianco, was born on July 3, 1932, in Trieste, Italy, and went on to study with Augusta Rapetti Bassi in his hometown. He would leave Trieste for Rome where he studied with Renata Cotogni and made his debut in {…}

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Obituary: Former Canadian Opera Company Artistic Administrator Philip Boswell Dies at 75

Obituary: Tenor Giuseppe Morino Dies at 74

Q & A: Mezzo-Soprano Emma Alessi Innocenti Talks About The Teatro Sperimentale & Her Role In ‘Procedura Penale’

Obituary: Tenor Steve Davislim Dies at 57

Alessio Vlad Named President of Fondazione Ravello

Cathedral Choral Society Present ‘Sonic Bloom: Music of Bruckner, Esmail and Gabrieli’

On Site Opera Presents ‘The Immersive Coffee Cantata Experience—a reimagining of Bach’s Coffee Cantata’

Teatro Regio di Parma Names New Artistic Director

Obituary: Tenor Tito del Bianco Dies at 88