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Aaron Blake Headlines George London Singers Recital

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The George London Foundation for Singers concludes its 2021-22 season of events with a recital by tenor Aaron Blake. The recital will see the tenor accompanied by pianist Ken Noda at the Morgan Library & Museum’s Gilder Lehrman Hall on April 24, 2022. The program will include songs by Bellini and Donizetti, followed by selections by Tosti, Strauss, and Liszt, {…}

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Michael Spyres Honored as Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres

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(Credit: © Marco Borrelli) American tenor Michael Spyres has been honored with the prestigious Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres designation by the government of France. Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres is one of the main distinctions among the four ministerial orders of the French Republic, which rewards three times a year people who have distinguished themselves by their {…}

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Isabel Leonard Joins Voice Faculty of Manhattan School of Music

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(Credit: Rebecca Fay) Opera star Isabel Leonard is joining the Manhattan School of Music’s faculty. Leonard, who has a prominent international career that has taken her to such stages as the Metropolitan Opera, Washington National Opera, The Dallas Opera, Glyndebourne, Dutch National Opera, Royal Opera House, and Vienna State Opera, among many others, is a recipient of an honorary doctorate {…}

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Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra to Present Mozart’s Requiem

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On Nov. 1, 2021, the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, will perform Mozart’s Requiem in memory of those who lost their lives to COVID-19. The showcase will feature artists from the Cathedral Schola Cantorum as well as soprano Louise Fauteux, alto Agnes Vojtko, tenor Oswaldo Iraheta, and the bass Steve Fredericks.. “It is an honor to collaborate with the esteemed Schola {…}

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Zachary James Celebrates Return of Live Performances with ‘Impossible Dream’ Album

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On July 8, 2021, opera and Broadway star Zachary James released his fourth album, titled “Impossible Dream.” The album comes in celebration of the return of live performances, as well as James’ role debut as Don Quixote in Opera Saratoga’s production of “Man of La Mancha.” The album also features singer/songwriter Bonnie Montgomery, and multi-string instrumentalist Frederick Poholek. The tracklist {…}

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Angel Blue, Anthony Roth Costanzo & Missy Mazzoli to Feature on Zachary James’ ‘What Happened Was…’

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Broadway and opera star Zachary James is set to host a new, online talk show. Titled “What Happened Was…” the program will feature leading figures in the world of Broadway, opera, dance, film, television, and more. Inspired by shows such as “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” and “Pee-Wee’s Playhouse,” the series comes as part of The Dallas Opera Network, and will air {…}