John Matthew Myers Joins IMG Artists for US Representation

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Tenor John Matthew Myers has joined the roster of IMG Artists for US representation. Myers will be represented by Associate Artist Manager Noah Sesling. Sesling said, “It’s an honour for me to be taking on such a unique artist at this point in both our lives. John is both an impressive talent and an equally lovely colleague; we’re all so {…}

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Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’

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The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino has announced a cast change for its production of “Aida.” The company said, “We inform the public that, due to the sudden unavailability of the artist Agnieszka Rehlis, the mezzo-soprano Daniela Barcellona will sing the role of Amneris for all the plays of ‘Aida.’” Barcellona has performed at the Metropolitan Opera, the Teatro alla Scala, Royal {…}

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Obituary: Bass Matthew Best Dies at 68

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(Credit: Chris Gloag) On May 10, 2025, English bass Matthew Best died at the age of 68. Born on Feb. 6, 1957 performed for 35-year as an opera singer, taking on over 100 operatic roles including Wotan in “Der Ring des Nibelungen,” the title role in “Der fliegende Holländer,” Heinrich in “Lohengrin,” both Kurwenal and Marke in “Tristan und Isolde,” {…}

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Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Conductor Change for ‘Don Carlo’

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a conductor change for “Don Carlo.” According to Slippedisc, the company said, “It is with great regret that the Bavarian State Opera announces that Zubin Mehta will not be able to conduct Don Carlo in May 2025 due to a necessary break. Zubin Mehta himself deeply regrets the cancellation but is already looking forward to {…}

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Gustavo Gimeno, Emőke Baráth & Anna Prohaska Lead BCN Classics’ 2025-26 Season

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BCN Classics has announced its 2025-26 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances on offer. Emőke Baráth and Carlo Vistoli lead Pergolesi’s “Stabat Mater” with the Le Concert d’Astrée and Emmanuelle Haïm. The evening will be held at the Palau de la Musica Catalana. Performance Date: Dec. 1, 2025 Gustavo Gimeno conducts the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in Mahler’s {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Sonya Yoncheva, Diana Damrau, Rolando Villazon, Asmik Grigorian, Ludovic Tézier, Jonathan Tetelman, Serena Sáenz & Sondra Radvanovsky Lead Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2025-26 Season

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The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced its 2025-26 season. Premieres Maurizio Benini conducts Verdi’s “Rigoletto” in a new production by Barbara Wysocka. Bekhzod Davronov, Igor Golovatenko, Ludovic Tézier, Serena Sáenz, Nadine Sierra, Riccardo Fassi, and Elmina Hasan star. Performance Dates: March 7-24, 2026 & July 28 & 31, 2026 Lotte de Beer directs a new production of Gounod’s “Faust” with Jonathan {…}

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Kristine Opolais, Bryn Terfel, Federica Lombardi & Karen Slack Lead Tanglewood Festival’s 2025 Season

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(Credit: Boston Symphony Orchestra) The Tanglewood Festival has announced the 2025 season. In a statement by Andris Nelsons, the conductor said, “We are excited for another fantastic summer at Tanglewood, full of exceptional music in the beautiful surroundings of the Berkshires. We are delighted to perform Puccini’s ‘Tosca’ with Kristine Opolais and Bryn Terfel, and excerpts from Prokofiev’s ‘Romeo and Juliet; with {…}

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Lahav Shani Extends Contract with Israel Philharmonic

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Lahav Shani has renewed his contract with the Israel Philharmonic. The conductor will extend his contract through 2032 after the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra musicians voted to renew the conductor. Shani took over the position in 2020 and succeeded Zubin Mehta. The conductor is the Chief Conductor of the Rotterdam Philharmonic and is the principal guest conductor of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. {…}

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Obituary: Vienna Boys Choirmaster Oliver Steich Dies

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Vienna Boys Choirmaster Oliver Stech has died. Steich became the choirmaster in 2011 and led the choir in numerous concerts, and on tours of Europe, Asia, South America, and the US. Born in Waidhofen/Ybbs, Lower Austria, he began studying the piano and singing and later went on to study romance languages at the University of Vienna and piano, voice, conducting, {…}

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John Matthew Myers Joins IMG Artists for US Representation

Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Announces Cast Change for ‘Aida’

Obituary: Bass Matthew Best Dies at 68

Bayerische Staatsoper Announces Conductor Change for ‘Don Carlo’

Gustavo Gimeno, Emőke Baráth & Anna Prohaska Lead BCN Classics’ 2025-26 Season

Jonas Kaufmann, Sonya Yoncheva, Diana Damrau, Rolando Villazon, Asmik Grigorian, Ludovic Tézier, Jonathan Tetelman, Serena Sáenz & Sondra Radvanovsky Lead Bayerische Staatsoper’s 2025-26 Season

Kristine Opolais, Bryn Terfel, Federica Lombardi & Karen Slack Lead Tanglewood Festival’s 2025 Season

Lahav Shani Extends Contract with Israel Philharmonic

Obituary: Vienna Boys Choirmaster Oliver Steich Dies