John Adams, Joyce DiDonato, Isabel Leonard, Kevin Puts Anthony Roth Costanzo, & Thomas Hampson Among Artists Who Pledge Support to Washington National Opera

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Following the departure of the Washington National Opera’s decision to leave the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, more than 60 artists have signed an open letter pledging support to the company. The letter, which is an ongoing effort organized by Pulitzer and Grammy-award winning librettist Mark Campbell, states “We, the undersigned, support the recent decision between Washington {…}

Season Announcement

Terrence Blanchard, Malin Byström, David Butt Philip, Tomasz Konieczny Among Headliners of The Cleveland Orchestra’s 2026 Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival

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(Photo credit: Kevin Libal) The Cleveland Orchestra has announced the fourth edition of its annual Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival, running May 15–24, 2026. The 2026 festival explores the theme of “Courage,” with trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard serving as Festival Curator. Here are the opera and vocal performances on offer. The festival opens with “The {…}

News

National Youth Opera Academy Announces New Intensive Summer Training Program

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The National Youth Opera Academy (NYOA), in collaboration with the Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera, has announced a new intensive summer training program for high school vocalists. The academy is set to take place from July 29 through Aug. 8, 2026, in Santa Fe and is open to classical singers ages 13 to 18 from the United States {…}

Business, News

Theo Hoffman Joins TACT Artist Management

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Theo Hoffman has joined TACT Artist Management’s roster. Zachary Altman will represent the New York native. Based in Munich, Hoffman was recently nominated for a Grammy for his album “Schubert Beatles” for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album. Hoffman has performed with the Theatre of Saint Louis, North Carolina Opera, Staatsoper Hamburg, Los Angeles Opera, Opera Philadelphia, Atlanta Opera, Des Moines {…}

News

Joélle Harvey Announced for Washington National Opera’s ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’

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Soprano Joélle Harvey is set to join the cast of the Washington National Opera’s production of Mozart’s “Le nozze di Figaro.” In her house debut, the soprano will take on the role of Susanna, joining a cast that stars Rosa Feola, Will Liverman, Le Bu, John Holiday, and Elizabeth Bishop. Robert Spano conducts the production, which opens on Nov. 14, {…}

Business

International Contemporary Ensemble Announces New Executive Director

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The International Contemporary Ensemble has named Billy Fidler to the position of Executive Director. Fidler is a percussionist who has held several development roles with such institutions as Park Avenue Armory, St. Ann’s Warehouse, City Parks Foundation, and the Mellon Foundation. He was also the Campaign Director for the NYC Green Fund. “I am honored to join the International Contemporary {…}

News

Opera Philadelphia to Celebrate 50 Years with ‘Vox Ex Machina’ Gala

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Opera Philadelphia is set to open its 2025-2026 Season with “Vox Ex Machina,” a 50th Anniversary celebration on Sept. 13, 2025. The anniversary concert will feature opera stars mezzo Stephanie Blythe, soprano Nicole Heaston, baritone Will Liverman, mezzo-soprano Daniela Mack, and the General Director himself, countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo. In a unique synesthetic experience, each singer’s aria will become a {…}

News, Season Announcement

London Symphony Orchestra Announces Tour With Pappano, Noseda, & Rattle

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The London Symphony Orchestra announces its 2025-26 tour. This article only features vocal works. Tenor Ian Bostridge performs in “Britten, Vaughan Williams & Elgar.” Sir Antonio Pappano conducts. Performance Date: August 13, 2025 (Edinburgh International Festival) Soprano Natalya Romaniw and baritone Will Liverman solo in Vaughan Williams’s “A Sea Symphony.” They are joined by the Edinburgh Festival Chorus under the {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Sidney Outlaw Tomasz Konieczny, Camilla Nylund, Carlos Álvarez & Piotr Beczała Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week, audiences will get a chance to see a new production of the Ring Cycle, a classic recording of a Verdi staple, and two solo albums. Here is a look at this week’s releases. Black Pierrot Lexicon Classics releases “Black Pierrot,” a {…}

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John Adams, Joyce DiDonato, Isabel Leonard, Kevin Puts Anthony Roth Costanzo, & Thomas Hampson Among Artists Who Pledge Support to Washington National Opera

Terrence Blanchard, Malin Byström, David Butt Philip, Tomasz Konieczny Among Headliners of The Cleveland Orchestra’s 2026 Mandel Opera & Humanities Festival

National Youth Opera Academy Announces New Intensive Summer Training Program

Theo Hoffman Joins TACT Artist Management

Joélle Harvey Announced for Washington National Opera’s ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’

International Contemporary Ensemble Announces New Executive Director

Opera Philadelphia to Celebrate 50 Years with ‘Vox Ex Machina’ Gala

London Symphony Orchestra Announces Tour With Pappano, Noseda, & Rattle

Sidney Outlaw Tomasz Konieczny, Camilla Nylund, Carlos Álvarez & Piotr Beczała Lead New CD/DVD Releases