Lise Davidsen & Oksana Volkova Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences can hear the latest album by one of the most exciting artists in opera right now as well as a new exciting works. There are also rarely performed works, a DVD of a recent world premiere and a new album by a famed mezzo. Let’s take a look. Beethoven Wagner Verdi Lise Davidsen releases her second album {…}

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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 {…}

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Oberlin Conservatory Presents Virtual Performance of Beethoven’s ‘Choral Fantasy’

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Oberlin Conservatory has released a performance of Beethoven’s famed “Choral Fantasy” online as part of the 250th-anniversary celebration of the iconic composer’s birth. The digital and socially-distanced performance took place on Dec. 15, 2020 and featured artists performing from their homes world-wide. Among the soloists were soprano Cailtin Aloia, soprano Julia Dawson, mezzo-soprano Rebecca Printz, tenor Carlos Santelli, tenor Daniel {…}

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John Holiday Takes Fifth Place on ‘The Voice’

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After competing on the world-renowned television show “The Voice,” countertenor John Holiday obtained fifth place in the competition. The countertenor was among finalists Desz, Jim Ranger, Ian Flanigan, and the ultimate winner Carter Rubin. During the season finale, Holiday performed alongside coach John Legend in Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” For his final solo rounds, he also performed {…}

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Obituary: Italian Soprano Eugenia Ratti Dies at 87

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Soprano Eugenia Ratti died in her hometown of Piacenza on November 16, 2020 at the age of 87. Ratti was a contemporary of Maria Callas, singing opposite the famed soprano in 1957 at Teatro alla Scala as Lisa in the Visconti production of “La sonnambula,” conducted by Leonard Bernstein. She also replaced Callas as Rosina in The Dallas Opera’s 1959 {…}

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Countertenor John Holiday Scores Major Victory on ‘The Voice’

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Famed countertenor John Holiday has scored a major success on NBC’s “The Voice.” The countertenor provided a blind audition of “Misty” by Ella Fitzgerald, captivating three of the four judges. He ultimately opted for Team Legend. “Us Johns gotta stick together,” said John Legend as he attempted to win over the countertenor to his side. “I’m thrilled and honored to {…}

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Mojca Erdmann Takes Over ‘Die Zauberflöte’ At Staatsoper Berlin

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(Credit: Felix Broede) The Staatsoper unter der Linden has announced that soprano Mojca Erdmann will take over the role of Pamina in Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” on Dec. 27, 2020, and Jan. 6, 8, 10 & 14, 2021. Erdmann will replace soprano Evelin Novak. Erdmann wil join a cast that includes René Pape in the role of Sarastro, Siyabonga Maqungo as {…}

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Hart Institute for Women Conductors Moves Online, Announces 2021 Winners

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The Dallas Opera has announced that due to the ongoing health regulations, the Linda and Mitch Hart Institute for Women Conductors will be held online. The two-week residency is still scheduled for February 8-19, 2021. While the curriculum is still being developed, part of the residency includes the opportunity to rehearse with singers and The Dallas Opera Orchestra; fellows will {…}

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L2 Artists Launches Online Program to Train BIPOC Managers

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L2 Artists has announced a new digital initative aimed at helping Black, Indigenous, and People of Color who are interested in entering the field of artistic management. In total, 10 participants will enter a new digital training program over Zoom throughout the first week of August, during which they will engage with several major members of the opera industry. On {…}

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Lise Davidsen & Oksana Volkova Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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

Oberlin Conservatory Presents Virtual Performance of Beethoven’s ‘Choral Fantasy’

John Holiday Takes Fifth Place on ‘The Voice’

Obituary: Italian Soprano Eugenia Ratti Dies at 87

Countertenor John Holiday Scores Major Victory on ‘The Voice’

Mojca Erdmann Takes Over ‘Die Zauberflöte’ At Staatsoper Berlin

Hart Institute for Women Conductors Moves Online, Announces 2021 Winners

L2 Artists Launches Online Program to Train BIPOC Managers