Q & A: Jake Heggie On His New Work ‘Great Scott’ & His Continued Relationship With Joyce DiDonato

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Jake Heggie is considered one of the greatest modern composers of our time. His work has been widely performed throughout with “Dead Man Walking” becoming one of the most popular modern operas around. His “Moby Dick” has also garnered quite a following and has also been performing throughout the United States. In 2015 after the success of “Moby Dick” at {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

CD / DVD Releases – Week of January 15: Joyce DiDonato, Franco Fagioli & Daniela Dessi Among New Releases

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This week sees the release of a world premiere recording, a second solo recital, and an opera featuring a legendary singer. Great Scott Erato releases the world premiere recording of Jake Heggie’s 2015 opera “Great Scott.” The recording, which was made at the Dallas Opera stars Joyce DiDonato in the leading role, Ailyn Pérez, Frederica Von Stade, Nathan Gunn, and {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

On the Cusp – Tenor Clay Hilley on His Big Recital At the Wagner Society of New York, Career Foundations & Highlights

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He’s 36 years old. He lives in an RV that he uses to travel across the US. He’s coming off a summer in which he scored one of his greatest career victories to date. And he’s also that rare breed of dramatic tenor that takes well to Wagner’s operas. He’s so adept at the musical style that he is the {…}

On This Day, Special Features

A Look At Raina Kabaivanska’s Movie Credits

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Bulgaria soprano Raina Kabaivanska was born on Dec. 15, 1934 and would go on to a prominent opera career that saw her sing with such companies as the Royal Opera House, Vienna State Opera, the Budapest Opera, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, the San Francisco Opera, the Dallas Opera, the Paris Opera, and the Metropolitan Opera, among many other places. {…}

News

Emmanuel Villaume Replaces James Levine In Tosca

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Emmanuel Villaume will conduct the new production of “Tosca” on New Year’s Eve. The Metropolitan Opera announced that Villaume will conduct the opening performance on Dec. 31, 2017, and Jan. 3, 6, 9, 12, 23, and 27, 2018, replacing James Levine after being suspended due to sexual misconduct. Later performances on April 21, 26 and 30, and May 4, 8 and 12, {…}

Cardiff Singer of the World, News

BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Round 4 Winner Announced [Spoilers]

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Tenor Kang Wang is moving on to the final of the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition this Sunday. The tenor performed four arias in the fourth round competition on Thursday. He kicked off his showcase by singing an aria from Gounod’s “Roméo et Juliette” before plunging into Alfredo’s aria from Verdi’s “La Traviata.” The iconic “Pourquoi me réveiller” {…}

On This Day, Special Features

Frederica Von Stade & Her Collaboration With Jake Heggie

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Frederica Von Stade is one of the most beloved mezzo-sopranos. Her infectious charisma and gorgeous voice have made her a legend and a mentor for many singers. Throughout her career, she sang numerous works from Rossini, Donizetti, Cherubini, Mozart and Massenet. However, one of the collaborations that has flourished in recent years is her relationship with Jake Heggie. The first work {…}

News

Javier Camarena to Headline ‘El Placer de Cantar’ in Colombia & Costa Rica

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Mexican tenor Javier Camarena is set to perform at Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo and at the Aula Magna de la UCR in San José, Costa Rica. The recital, titled “El placer de cantar,” is slated for Nov. 6 in Colombia with the Costa Rica date set for Nov. 9, 2026. Camarena and Spanish pianist Calio Alonso will {…}

Business

Svanholm Artists Management to Represent Baritone David Kempster

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(Credit: Bill Cooper) Svanholm Artists Management has taken on international representation of Welsh baritone David Kempster. Kempster’s recent engagements include Balstrode in a new production of “Peter Grimes” at Welsh National Opera, conducted by Tomáš Hanus, Monterone in “Rigoletto” at English National Opera under Richard Farnes, and Germont in “La traviata” for Royal Danish Opera. Kempster has also appeared at {…}

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