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Bayreuth Festival Announces Conductor Change for ‘Ring des Nibelungen’

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The Bayreuth Festival has announced a conductor change for its “Ring des Nibelungen.” The company said, “Festival Director Prof. Katharina Wagner has succeeded in recruiting Simone Young to conduct the ‘Ring des Nibelungen,’ as Philippe Jordan had to cancel the conducting of the Bayreuth Ring, which he had been looking forward to with great pleasure, much to his regret. Other {…}

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Obituary: Australian Soprano & Arts Manager Romola Tyrrell Dies, Aged 66

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Australian arts manager and soprano Romola Tyrrell has passed away suddenly at the age of 66. The news was announced by her husband and business partner Patrick Togher. Tyrrell is known for performing throughout Australia and New Zealand, and with companies such as Sydney Philharmonia, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, West Australian Opera, Dunedin Opera Company, and more. She regularly recorded with {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Conductor & Composer Mike Batt on his Career, Writing Film Scores, Composing for the Queen’s Jubilee & Other Memorable Projects

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Mike Batt, LVO, has been tremendously successful across many musical genres, but his work in the classical repertoire is hugely underestimated. He has composed, orchestrated, and arranged many pieces and has conducted many of the world’s finest orchestras, including the London Philharmonic, London Symphony,  London Philharmonic Orchestra, Berlin Opera Orchestra, Amsterdam Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra, and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. He {…}

Business, News

Bregenz Festival Announces New Artistic Director & CEO

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Lilli Paasikivi has been appointed to the position of Artistic Director and CEO of the Bregenz Festival. Paasikivi, who is currently the Artistic Director of the Finnish National Opera, will take up her new post starting on Oct. 1, 2024. Paasikivi has held the position at the Finnish National Opera since 2013, where she was key to creating such initiatives {…}

IndieOpera, Streaming

Guerilla Opera to Stream 2016 Production of ‘Loose, Wet, Perforated’

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Parma Recordings is set to present an encore presentation of its 2016 production of “Loose, Wet, Perforated.” The opera by Nicholas Vines (composer and librettist on the work) was directed by Austin Regan and tells the story of “Loose” and “Wet” as they compete in a game show. The opera runs for approximately 75 minutes and is sung in English. {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A : Conductor David Robertson on ‘Porgy & Bess,’ Listening, & The Future of Opera

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A former chief conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and former music director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, David Robertson has served in numerous artistic leadership positions. To this day he occupies some of the most prominent platforms of the international music scene and has been named an “American musical visionary.” His work in opera has reached new heights {…}

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Grand Teton Music Festival Announces Five-Year Contract Extension for Music Director Sir Donald Runnicles

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Image Source: Donald Runnicles Official Website Grand Teton Music Festival’s (GTMF) Board of Directors has extended Sir Donald Runnicles’ contract as Music Director through 2026 with Board Co-Chairs John Costello and Barbara McCelvey crediting the maestro with the artistic growth of the Festival and outstanding leadership, according to the Festival’s press release. The five-year extension will see Runnicles’ tenure increase {…}

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Washington Concert Opera Launches ‘Operatic Insights with Maestro Walker’ Podcast Series

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Washington Concert Opera has announced the launch of a new, monthly podcast series, titled “Operatic Insights with Maestro Walker.” Hosted by company Artistic Director and conductor Antony Walker, the series will explore the history and world of opera through varying perspectives, supported by listening examples and discussions. The first episode, “Messages of hope and unification in opera,” has launched as {…}