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Susan Graham Extends LA Opera Contract For Several More Seasons

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The LA Opera has announced that star soprano Susan Graham will be extending her contract with the company as a mentor of the Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artists. Per a press release, the contract will be extended through the 2020-21 season. Graham has worked as Artistic Advisor with the company since 2017 and is in residence with the LA Opera for at {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2018-19 Preview: Tatiana Troyanos, Renata Scotto, Susan Graham & The Major History Stars of ‘La Clemenza di Tito’ In NYC

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Mozart’s “La Clemenza di Tito” has only had 45 performances to date at the Metropolitan Opera. Compared to other major works by the iconic composer, that number is rather low. The opera actually had its Met premiere on Oct. 18, 1984. It’s history with the company has been marked by a wide range of major stars in the three main {…}

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Christian Gerhaher, Christine Goerke & Susan Graham Highlight Lincoln Center Great Performers 2019-20 Season

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Lincoln Center Great Performers Has Announced its 2019-20 Season, which will include several vocal performances. Kicking off the Art of the Song series, baritone Christian Gerhaher, the “foremost lieder singer of our time,” is set to perform with pianist Gerold Huber at Alice Tully Hall. The program of this all-Mahler recital includes “Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen,” songs from “Des Knaben {…}

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Iestyn Davies, Jamie Barton, Susan Graham & Sir Bryn Terfel Highlight Wigmore Hall’s 2019-20 Season

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Wigmore Hall has announced its 2019-20 season! In addition to a variety of instrumental performances, centered around the works of Beethoven, Brahms, and Britten this year, the venue is set to feature a number of renowned vocalists in song recitals, among other events, throughout the season. The season kicks off with the Wigmore Hall/Independent Opera International Song Competition 2019, Sept. {…}

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Jamie Barton, Lawrence Brownlee, Susan Graham Headline Houston Grand Opera’s 2019-20 Season

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The Houston Grand Opera has announced its 2019-20 season which includes seven operas, including five new productions, one world premiere, and one company premiere.  The season kicks off with Verdi’s “Rigoletto” in a new production by Tomer Zvulun. The famed Italian work will feature Brian Mulligan in the title role and Mané Galoyan and Arturo Chacón-Cruz as Gilda and the {…}

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Susan Graham, Sondra Radvanovsky & Lawrence Brownlee Among Soloists To Celebrate Renée Fleming In Chicago

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The Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced the participation of several singers in the Renée Fleming 25th Anniversary Concert & Gala. The gala, which is set to honor and celebrate Fleming’s extraordinary commitment to Chicago and her unparalleled contributions to the art form, will see Sondra Radvanovsky, Susan Graham, Lawrence Brownlee, Quinn Kelsey, Željko Lučić, Eric Owens, and Christian Van Horn {…}

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Merola Opera Program’s New Advisory Council to Feature Susan Graham, Deborah Voigt, & Jake Heggie

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The Merola Opera Program has announced that it will establish a new Advisory Council. Per a press release, the council will be made up of “leaders in  the field of opera performance, young artist training, arts administration, performing arts, and philanthropy.” These leaders will include San Francisco Opera General Director Emeritus David Gockley,  mezzo-soprano Susan Graham, composer Jake Heggie; Seattle Opera General Director {…}

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Caramoor 2018 Review: Susan Graham Ends Summer with Magical Concert

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Caramoor ended its summer festival with a special treat for opera lovers, a concert with Susan Graham, accompanied by the always-fabulous Orchestra of St. Luke’s, led by Nicholas McGegan. Once again, the weather on the leafy estate of Caramoor, with its sumptuous gardens and grounds, was a perfect match to the delightful and intriguing program. The first part of the {…}