Obituary: Pulitzer-Prize Winning Composer Dominick Argento Passes At 91

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Composer Dominick Argento has passed away at age 91. Born in 1927 in York Pennsylvania, the composer would earn both his Bachelor and Master’s degrees from the Peabody Conservatory. He then got a Ph. D. from the Eastman School of Music, followed by Fulbright and Guggenheim Fellowships that enabled him to study in Italy. From there he became the music {…}

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David Daniels Files Counterclaim In Lawsuit

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Countertenor David Daniels has filed a counterclaim against Andrew Lipian, who alleged that the famed opera star had assaulted him while a student at the University of Michigan. The suit was filed by Daniels in early December as he contends that he never groped Lipian in 2017. Per the court documents, “Lipian does not allege anywhere that Daniels promised to {…}

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Obituary: Italian Tenor Gianfranco Cecchele Dies At 80

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Gianfranco Cecchele has died at the age of 80. The Italian tenor died on Dec. 12, 2018, of Lung Cancer after battling with the illness for years. Born in Galliera Veneta, Padova, Cecchele was passionate about boxing and singing. But his father did not allow him to box and as a result, he dedicated his life to opera. He would garner the attention of Marcello del Monaco, who {…}

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Elīna Garanča, Aida Garifullina & Maria Guleghina Headline Teatro Colon’s 2019 Season

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The Teatro Colón has announced its 2019 season featuring eight main stage productions, concert operas, and a number of international star-making debuts. Here is a look at what to expect next season. Mainstage Opera Maurizio Benini conducts a new production of Verdi’s “Rigoletto” directed by Jorge Takla. Fabián Veloz and Leonardo López Linares share the title role while Pavel Valuzhin and {…}

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Composer Profile: Saverio Mercadante, One of Italy’s Overlooked Masters

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In his time, Saverio Mercadante, baptized on Sept. 17, 1795, was a well-known and well-liked composer. We don’t live in his time. The Italian maestro, born in Altamura, was even given the approval of Rossini and it was under the guidance of the Italian genius that Mercadante really started dedicating himself to writing operas. Rossini even invited him to Paris {…}

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‘Callas in Concert’ Tour Dates Announced For US, Mexico, South America & Europe

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Update: OperaWire has been informed that the San Francisco date will actually mark the first performance of the tour, though the exact time and place has yet to be defined. The article follows as originally published. “Maria Callas” will return to the stage this fall. Base Hologram, the company behind the technology that is bringing the famed diva “back to life,” {…}

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Manhattan School of Music 2017-18 Review – The Snow Maiden: Juliana Levinson & Castmates Deliver Rousing Showcase of Rimsky-Korsakov Gem

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Audience members enjoyed a rare performance of Rimsky-Korsakov’s “The Snow Maiden,” in English, over the weekend. Translated by Alasdair Middleton for Opera North’s 2017 production, this opera was said to possibly be Rimsky-Korsakov’s best contemporary opera. In addition to its popularity in Russia, this specific opera contains remarkably poignant folklike melodies that gave life to the overall culture and complex {…}

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Elina Garanča, Marlis Petersen & René Pape To Be Featured In Wigmore Hall 2018-19 Season

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The Wigmore Hall’s 2018-19 Season has been announced with a number of recitals from some of the world’s greatest singers. The season will include a plethora of performances, including chamber music, song, piano, early music, contemporary music, and jazz. For this article, we will concentrate only on the singers. Mezzo-soprano Dame Sarah Connolly and Soprano Marlis Petersen will be featured as residents {…}

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Q&A: Brian Mulligan On His Debut Solo Album And Collaborating In The Studio

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American baritone Brian Mulligan has become sought out by the world’s leading opera houses and orchestras, singing a unique variety of repertoire from works by Argento, Meyerbeer, Puccini, Spears, Verdi and Wagner. Throughout the past few years, Mulligan has appeared at the San Francisco Opera, Wiener Staatsoper, the Metropolitan Opera, Opernhaus Zürich, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Houston Grand Opera and Oper {…}

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Obituary: Pulitzer-Prize Winning Composer Dominick Argento Passes At 91

David Daniels Files Counterclaim In Lawsuit

Obituary: Italian Tenor Gianfranco Cecchele Dies At 80

Elīna Garanča, Aida Garifullina & Maria Guleghina Headline Teatro Colon’s 2019 Season

Composer Profile: Saverio Mercadante, One of Italy’s Overlooked Masters

‘Callas in Concert’ Tour Dates Announced For US, Mexico, South America & Europe

Manhattan School of Music 2017-18 Review – The Snow Maiden: Juliana Levinson & Castmates Deliver Rousing Showcase of Rimsky-Korsakov Gem

Elina Garanča, Marlis Petersen & René Pape To Be Featured In Wigmore Hall 2018-19 Season

Q&A: Brian Mulligan On His Debut Solo Album And Collaborating In The Studio