Allan R. Scott & Valerian Ruminski Joins Athlone Artists

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Conductor Allan R. Scott and bass Valerian Ruminski have joined the roster of Athlone Artists. Scott is the Music Director of the Helena Symphony Orchestra & Chorale in Montana, a position he has held for 18 years. He also recently debuted with Marble City Opera in a production “Suo Angelica” and has appeared with such wide-ranging organizations as The Tanglewood {…}

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John Holiday, Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, & Samuel Marino to Appear in 92Y’s ‘Countertenor-Palooza’

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On January 23, 92Y School of Music will host “Countertenor-Palooza,” an online discussion featuring some of opera’s leading countertenors. Host Naomi Lewin will be joined by countertenors John Holiday, Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, and Samuel Marino. Making his debut with the Metropolitan Opera next fall in Matthew Aucoin’s “Eurydice,” Holiday recently received national acclaim as a finalist on this year’s season {…}

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Angel Blue to Present Recital on Facebook

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Angel Blue is set to present an online recital from the Japanese Embassy in Washington D.C. on Nov. 30. The recital, entitled “Too Early Christmas Music Evening,” will be presented live on Facebook at 7 p.m. EST and will feature pianist Bryan Wagorn. The performance will be given for the Ambassador of Japan with a very small and socially distanced {…}

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Obituary: Bass Arthur Woodley Dies at 71

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Arthur Woodley has died at the age of 71. Born in New York City and raised in Saint Croix, Woodley went on to perform at some of the world’s most important companies including the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Seattle Opera, Opera Company of Philadelphia, Dallas Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Pittsburgh Opera, New Orleans Opera, and the Opera Theatre of St. {…}

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Q & A: Raehann Bryce-Davis on Music Video, Race Relations & Inclusivity

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In March Raehann Bryce-Davis was in Los Angeles performing “Roberto Devereux” when the COVID-19 Pandemic struck and all performances were canceled. The world changed and Bryce-Davis was left without work. The mezzo-soprano, who is one of today’s leading rising stars in the opera world, was forced to rethink her career like many other singers. In the midst of the pandemic, {…}

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New York Philharmonic Cancels 2020-21 Fall Season

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The New York Philharmonic has canceled the fall of the 2020-21 season. In a statement, the orchestra noted it will not resume performances until Jan. 5, 2021 “to protect our audience, musicians, and employees from COVID-19. The Philharmonic plans to resume live performances after that time, although the dates and programming for concerts in 2021 are subject to change.” President {…}

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Q & A: Keri-Lynn Wilson on ‘Inspired by,’ Repertoire & Wagner

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(Credit: Erik Berg) Over the last 20 years Maestro Keri-Lynn Wilson has developed one of the most distinguished careers as a conductor. She has led some of the greatest orchestras and opera companies and has worked with some of the world’s most renowned soloists and singers. Her repertoire is vast and ever-expanding as her curiosity to explore new works can {…}

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Michael Fabiano, Bryan Hymel, Matthew Polenzani Join Forces for ‘Three Tenors’ Online Concert

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On Monday, May 11, 2020, audiences can check out a concert performances featuring tenors Michael Fabiano, Bryan Hymel, and Matthew Polenzani. The event, which starts at 3 p.m. EST, will be broadcast live over Facebook and YouTube with each artist performing two songs with piano accompaniment. One song will be focused on a specific city, while another will be all {…}

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Frederica Von Stade, Jake Heggie Headline Jonathan Palant’s ‘Artistry Today’

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Jonathan Palant, the director and founder of the Dallas Street Choir and the Credo Community Choir, has launched “Artistry Today,” an online education platform for artists. Every week, Palant, who is also Associate Professor and Director of Choral Activities at the University of Texas at Dallas, is launching a 30-minute Facebook Live event modeled on James Lipton’s iconic “Inside the {…}

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Allan R. Scott & Valerian Ruminski Joins Athlone Artists

John Holiday, Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen, & Samuel Marino to Appear in 92Y’s ‘Countertenor-Palooza’

Angel Blue to Present Recital on Facebook

Obituary: Bass Arthur Woodley Dies at 71

Q & A: Raehann Bryce-Davis on Music Video, Race Relations & Inclusivity

New York Philharmonic Cancels 2020-21 Fall Season

Q & A: Keri-Lynn Wilson on ‘Inspired by,’ Repertoire & Wagner

Michael Fabiano, Bryan Hymel, Matthew Polenzani Join Forces for ‘Three Tenors’ Online Concert

Frederica Von Stade, Jake Heggie Headline Jonathan Palant’s ‘Artistry Today’