Celebrity Series of Boston Announces New Artistic Director

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The Celebrity Series of Boston has announced the appointment of Artistic Director Nicole Taney. She will commence her new role during the 2023-24 season. Taney, who is currently the Director of Artistic Planning and Operations at the Spoleto Festival USA, will oversee artistic strategy and programming with the Celebrity Series. “To join an organization such as Celebrity Series, with its {…}

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Artist of the Week: Laquita Mitchell

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On Jan. 6 the New Orleans Opera is set to present “An Homage to Josephine Baker,” an evening that will include Tom Cipullo’s “Josephine” and the world premiere of the ballet “Josephine.” The performances are sold out and are part of New Orleans Opera’s mission to increase access to the art form for all New Orleanians and to produce more {…}

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Aspect Chamber Music Series to Showcase ‘Winterreise’

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The Aspect Chamber Music Series is set to present Schubert’s “Winterreise” on Dec. 8, 2021. The showcase, which will take place at the Bohemian National Hall in New York City, will feature baritone Tyler Duncan and pianist Erika Switzer. There will also be an illustrated talk by Christopher Gibbs. Duncan has performed all around the world with appearances at the {…}

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Anne Marie Stanley Takes Home Top Prize at 2021 Giargiari Bel Canto Vocal Competition

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The Academy of Vocal Arts has announced the 2021 Giargiari Bel Canto Vocal Competition winners. Taking home first prize was mezzo-soprano Anne Marie Stanley with tenor Sahel Salam winning the Audience Favorite award. The second Prize went to baritone Kevin Gódinez. Stanley has performed with such companies as Spoleto Festival USA, the Santa Fe Opera, Wolf Trap Opera, the Princeton {…}

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Cassandra Zoé Velasco Headlines ‘Heroínas de la lírica y la ópera’

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Mezzosoprano Cassandra Zoé Velasco is set to perform at the Teatro del del Bicentenario in Mexico City on August 28 in a concert entitled “Heroínas de la lírica y la ópera.” The concert will mark Velsaco’s debut at the theater where she will share the stage with Leticia de Altamirano, Silvia Duhart, and Ibeth Ortiz. Beatríz Guerrero will accompany the {…}

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Artist of the Week: Teresa Iervolino

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(Credit: Paolo Conserva) The Festival Valle d’Itria is well known for presenting obscure, neglected, or rarely performed works and always explores diverse themes. This year the festival’s theme is “Fiat Lux” meaning a new beginning. Among the program this year are works by Scarlatti and Haydn. There will also be a production of Porporra’s “L’Angelica,” a serenata from 1720. The {…}

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Angel Blue, Isabel Leonard, Davone Tines, Iréne Theorin, Danielle De Niese Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

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This week’s recommendations feature a operatic mini-series, a notable gala, a recital dedicated to songs of protest, another recital about the historic migration of African Americans from the South to the North, a concert of opera singers turning to jazz, and another concert focused on music of medieval times. And then there’s some Mozart, Rossini, and Wagner for good measure. {…}

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Metropolitan Opera Announces Finalists for National Council Auditions Grand Finals Concert

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The Metropolitan Opera has announce the 10 finalists for the 2021 National Council Auditions. The finalists include Korean bass-baritone Jongwon Han, Korean tenor Duke Kim, Korean soprano Hyoyoung Kim, American soprano Brittany Olivia Logan, American soprano Raven McMillon, American baritone Timothy Murray, 29, American soprano Murrella Parton, American soprano Erica Petrocelli, American mezzo-soprano Emily Sierra, and American mezzo-soprano Emily Treigle. Han {…}

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Obituary: Welsh Baritone Eric Roberts Dies

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Welsh baritone Eric Roberts has died. The baritone began his singing career studying Fine Arts at Manchester University before gaining a scholarship to study singing at the Royal Manchester College of Music. He made his professional debut as Papageno in “The Magic Flute” with the Welsh National Opera and returned as Guglielmo in “Così fan tutte.” He would also perform {…}

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Celebrity Series of Boston Announces New Artistic Director

Artist of the Week: Laquita Mitchell

Aspect Chamber Music Series to Showcase ‘Winterreise’

Anne Marie Stanley Takes Home Top Prize at 2021 Giargiari Bel Canto Vocal Competition

Cassandra Zoé Velasco Headlines ‘Heroínas de la lírica y la ópera’

Artist of the Week: Teresa Iervolino

Angel Blue, Isabel Leonard, Davone Tines, Iréne Theorin, Danielle De Niese Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

Metropolitan Opera Announces Finalists for National Council Auditions Grand Finals Concert

Obituary: Welsh Baritone Eric Roberts Dies