Cambridge Symphony Orchestra to Present ‘La Bohème’

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Massachusetts’ Cambridge Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will open its 2025–26 season with “Beginnings,” a semi-staged performance of Puccini’s “La Bohème.” The performance on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. local time at MIT’s Kresge Auditorium will be conducted by Music Director Cynthia Woods. The cast stars Kayla Harriott as Mimì, Eric Botto as Rodolfo, Melissa Joseph as Musetta, Ron Loyd {…}

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Royal Swedish Opera Choir Participates in Birgit Nilsson Prize Gala

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(Photo credit: Henrik Halvarsson) Royal Swedish Opera Choir and the Royal Swedish Philharmonic Orchestra performed at the Birgit Nilsson Prize gala on Oct. 21. Soloists were Matilda Sterby, Peter Mattei, and Daniel Johansson. Together with the choir, they performed under the direction of Susanna Mälkki. The program featured a piece from Kaija Saariaho and Sofi Oksanen’s “Innocence 2021” and the {…}

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Obituary: Legendary Soprano Roberta Alexander Dies at 76

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On Oct. 14, 2025, soprano Roberta Alexander died at the age of 76. Born on March 3, 1949, in Lynchburg, Virginia, Alexander’s parents both studied music at Virginia State College, where they were pupils of Undine Smith Moore. She grew up in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and she went on to study music at Central State University, the University of Michigan, {…}

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Artist of the Week: Aksel Daveyan

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This week, the Glyndebourne Festival is set to open its autumn festival, featuring several rising stars. Among those is Armenian baritone Aksel Daveyan, who is making his debut with the company. Over the years, the baritone has established himself as one of the most promising baritones of his generation. Over the years, he has appeared at the Zürich Opera in {…}

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Andreas Scholl & Tamar Halperin Awarded Germany’s Federal Cross of Merit

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Countertenor Andreas Scholl and pianist Tamar Halperin have been awarded Germany’s Federal Cross of Merit. Regarding the award, the president said, “Pianist Tamar Halperin and countertenor Andreas Scholl are celebrated on concert stages around the world. And they are among the most experimental artists in the music world. Their repertoire ranges from baroque to contemporary, but also includes jazz and {…}

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Garsington Opera Names New Executive Director

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Garsington Opera has announced that Ben Weston will become its next Executive Director. He will take over on Nov. 10, 2025, succeeding Nicky Creed, who was at the helm as Executive Director since 2013 after 14 years as Associate Director. Creed will work with Weston over the next few months to ensure a smooth transition. Weston’s career includes award-winning live {…}

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Rosalind Plowright OBE to Become First Patron of Salisbury Chamber Chorus

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The Salisbury Chamber Chorus has announced that renowned opera singer Rosalind Plowright OBE has become its first Patron. Plowright, a resident of Salisbury, will make her debut public engagement with the Chorus in a masterclass featuring its members on Saturday, 18 October at The Medieval Hall, Salisbury. “We are delighted to have Rosalind as our Patron. Her extraordinary artistry and {…}

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Gavan Ring Joins Keynote Artist Management

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Tenor Gavan Ring has signed with Keynote Artist Management for worldwide representation. Ring has performed all over the world with such companies as La Monnaie, Glyndebourne, Garsington, Irish National Opera, and the BBC Proms. In 2025-26, he is set to return to Glyndebourne and perform with Blackwater Valley Opera. He will also appear with the Irish Baroque Orchestra, lead recitals {…}

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Thomas Chenhall Joins TACT Artists Management

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Baritone Thomas Chenhall jas joined TACT Artists Management for General Management. Samuel Levine will represent the baritone. Chenhall recently appeared at the Glyndebourne Festival, Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, Opera National du Rhin Strasbourg, Wexford Festival Opera, and on a world tour of Handel’s “Giulio Cesare” with The English Concert and Harry Bicket. He has also appeared at the Royal Ballet & Opera {…}

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Cambridge Symphony Orchestra to Present ‘La Bohème’

Royal Swedish Opera Choir Participates in Birgit Nilsson Prize Gala

Obituary: Legendary Soprano Roberta Alexander Dies at 76

Artist of the Week: Aksel Daveyan

Andreas Scholl & Tamar Halperin Awarded Germany’s Federal Cross of Merit

Garsington Opera Names New Executive Director

Rosalind Plowright OBE to Become First Patron of Salisbury Chamber Chorus

Gavan Ring Joins Keynote Artist Management

Thomas Chenhall Joins TACT Artists Management