Teatro Mayor Announces Cast Change for ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’

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Credit: Juan Diego Castillo The Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo in Bogota, Colombia has announced a cast change for its production of “Le Nozze di Figaro.” The company said that Günther Haumer will no longer sing the role of the Count of Almaviva and will be replaced by Marcelo Guzzo. Guzzo has performed with the Teatro Mayor in a {…}

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Beth Morrison Projects Announces New Executive Director & Board Members

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The three new board members include renowned bass Morris Robinson, composer Kamala Sankaram, and composer Gregory Spears. Finally, Sam Linden will be the Executive Director. “I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the BMP team at such an exciting time for the company, and the field as a whole,” Linden said in an official press statement. “I am deeply inspired {…}

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Alison Bolshoi to Perform at Rutherfurd Hall Cultural Festival

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The Rutherfurd Hall Cultural Festival is set to present “A Night at the Opera.” The performance on May 14 will see opera singer Alison Bolshoi sing alongside friends. Bolshoi has performed at the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Carnegie Hall, Boheme Opera in New Jersey, Opera America in NYC, and Dallas Opera. Her repertoire includes Wagner and Verdi. The festival will {…}

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Artist of the Week: Adriana Gonzalez

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On April 29, the Houston Grand Opera will open a production of Gounod’s “Roméo et Juliette,” one of the most renowned French operas of all time and one that contains some of the greatest extended duets. And for this occasion The opera house has assembled a bright cast that includes the rising star, Adriana González. González is making her role {…}

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Obituary: Tenor Bernabé Martí & Husband of Legendary Soprano Monserrat Caballé Dies at 93

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Tenor Bernabé Martí died on March 18, 2022 at the age of 93. Born in Villarroya de la Sierra in Spain on Nov. 14, 1928, the tenor first studied the saxophone in his municipal band and later went on to study singing in Zaragoza, the Madrid Royal Conservatory, the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome, and the Accademia Musicale {…}

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Tarrytown Music Hall to Present ‘A Show of Caring: A Benefit Concert for Ukraine’

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Tarrytown Music Hall is set to present “A Show of Caring: A Benefit Concert for Ukraine” on March 27, 2022. The showcase will feature performances by bass Stefan Szkafarowsky, countertenor Jeffrey Charles Palmer, pianist Irena Portenko and Svetlana Gorokhovich. The performance will feature a wide range of repertory, including a special appearance from the Ukranian “Dumka” Chorus. Szkafarowsky is a {…}

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Bass Soloman Howard Receives Washington Performing Arts’ 2021 Ambassador Of The Arts Award

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(Credit: Jon Adjahoe) The Washington Performing Arts has announced that operatic bass and social justice advocate Soloman Howard is the recipient of its 2021 Ambassador of the Arts Award. Howard is a well-known bass who has appeared at the Metropolitan Opera House, Los Angeles Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Washington National Opera, San Francisco Opera, Teatro Real, and Teatro Municipal de {…}

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Agate Publishing Announces February Release New Novel from Rosalyn Story ‘Sing Her Name’

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Agate Publishing has announced the February 15, 2022 release of a new novel from Rosalyn Story, “Sing Her Name.” In keeping with her previous novels, Story focuses on the impact Black artists have had on American music. The narrative traces the careers of two gifted singers, who, though set apart by time, become interlinked. Celia DeMille is the daughter of {…}

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Teatro alla Scala Announces Cast Change for ‘Macbeth’

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The Teatro alla Scala has announced a cast change for the final performance of “Macbeth.” The company noted that Ewa Plonka will take over the Dec. 29 performance which was originally expected to be sung by Elena Guseva. The soprano will also be covering for Anna Netrebko throughout the run. Plonka has performed at the Badisches Staatstheater Karlsruhe, Oper Frankfurt, {…}

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Teatro Mayor Announces Cast Change for ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’

Beth Morrison Projects Announces New Executive Director & Board Members

Alison Bolshoi to Perform at Rutherfurd Hall Cultural Festival

Artist of the Week: Adriana Gonzalez

Obituary: Tenor Bernabé Martí & Husband of Legendary Soprano Monserrat Caballé Dies at 93

Tarrytown Music Hall to Present ‘A Show of Caring: A Benefit Concert for Ukraine’

Bass Soloman Howard Receives Washington Performing Arts’ 2021 Ambassador Of The Arts Award

Agate Publishing Announces February Release New Novel from Rosalyn Story ‘Sing Her Name’

Teatro alla Scala Announces Cast Change for ‘Macbeth’