Kevin Burdette Named Artist-in-Residence at 2026 Glimmerglass Festival

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American bass Kevin Burdette has been named Artist-in-Residence at the 2026 Glimmerglass Festival. Known for his comic brilliance, commanding voice, and captivating stage presence, Burdette will appear as Don Alfonso in the Festival’s new production of “Così fan tutte.” He will also work closely with members of the Festival’s Resident Artists Program. In a statement, Glimmerglass Festival Artistic & General {…}

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Edward Nelson Joins Intermusica for General Management

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(Credit: Arielle Doneson) American baritone Edward Nelson has joined Intermusica for worldwide General Management. Nelson recently sang on opening night at the Metropolitan Opera in Mason Bates’s “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay.” Operawire praised Nelson, stating he was “a standout as Tracy, illuminating the stage with tremendous vocal and physical confidence.” Over the years, he has performed at {…}

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Obituary: Stefka Evstatieva Passes Away at 78

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Soprano Stefka Evstatieva has passed away. She was 78 years old. Evstatieva was born on May 7, 1947 in Bulgaria. She studied voice at the State Academy of Music in Sofia. Her career began in 1971 at the Ruse Opera, where she made her debut as Amelia in “Un ballo in maschera.” She joined the Sofia National Opera in 1978 {…}

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Olesya Petrova Announces Recital at Weill Recital Hall This December

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Mezzo-soprano Olesya Petrova will appear in recital at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on Dec. 5, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. She will be joined by pianist Francesco Barfoed in a performance presented courtesy of the Metropolitan Opera. The first half of the program includes selections by Tchaikovsky including “Not a Word, My Friend,” “No, Only He Who Knew,” “To {…}

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Q & A: Jonathan Tetelman on Returning to Carnegie Hall, Crossover & Performing With Yankees Legend Bernie Williams

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(Photo: ©BenWolf) On Jan. 13, 2026, tenor Jonathan Tetelman will join guitarist and Yankees legend Bernie Williams for a special Carnegie Hall concert. The evening will blend classical, Latin, and jazz music and will feature special guests that include Mets legend José Reyes, Knicks icon Stephon Marbury, and Metropolitan Opera artists. The concert will be hosted by Emmy Award-winning journalist Darren Rovell {…}

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Schmidt Vocal Arts Announces 2025 Winners of Texas Regional Competition

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Schmidt Vocal Arts (SVA) has announced the winners of its 2025–26 Texas Regional Competition, held on Oct. 18, 2025, at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. First place went to Gabriel Magallón of Houston, second to Enrique Castilleja of Rowlett, and third to Roxie Harris of Friendswood. The trio winners received $2,500, $2,000, and $1,500, respectively, and now advance to the {…}

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Cast Change: Long Long Steps into ‘La Bohème’ at Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

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The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino has announced a cast change for its production of “La Bohème.” The company said that Long Long will perform the role of Rodolfo, replacing Iván Ayón Rivas, who was originally announced. Long will perform the role on Dec. 20, 23, 30 & Jan. 2, 2026. The tenor has performed at the Salzburg Festival, the Hanover State Opera, Dallas {…}

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Q & A: Mezzo-Soprano Sasha Cooke & Composer Jasmine Barnes on ‘American Lament’ & How Artists Reflect Reality

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(Photos: © Sasha Cooke press / Jasmine Barnes press) The pending arrival of 2026- the country’s Semiquincentennial, got mezzo- soprano Sasha Cooke thinking about what it means to be an American in these times of unrest and division, and what the country has represented these 250 years. Her five-city “Of Thee I Sing” recital tour begins November 4th and features {…}

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Obituary: Mexican Soprano Lourdes Ambriz Dies at 64

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On August 28, 2025, Mexican soprano Lourdes Ambriz died at the age of 64. The soprano died after a battle with cancer. The news was announced by the Ópera de Bellas Artes where Ambriz debuted in 1982 as Olympia in “Les Contes d’Hoffmann.” With the company Ambriz went on to become the company’s Artistic Sub-director and later Artistic Director from {…}

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Kevin Burdette Named Artist-in-Residence at 2026 Glimmerglass Festival

Edward Nelson Joins Intermusica for General Management

Obituary: Stefka Evstatieva Passes Away at 78

Olesya Petrova Announces Recital at Weill Recital Hall This December

Q & A: Jonathan Tetelman on Returning to Carnegie Hall, Crossover & Performing With Yankees Legend Bernie Williams

Schmidt Vocal Arts Announces 2025 Winners of Texas Regional Competition

Cast Change: Long Long Steps into ‘La Bohème’ at Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

Q & A: Mezzo-Soprano Sasha Cooke & Composer Jasmine Barnes on ‘American Lament’ & How Artists Reflect Reality

Obituary: Mexican Soprano Lourdes Ambriz Dies at 64