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Finn Sagal Wins Gerda Lissner Foundation’s 2025 Art Song Competition

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The Gerda Lissner Foundation has announced the winners of its 2025 Art Song Competition. First prize, and $10,000, went to baritone Finn Sagal, with soprano Magdalena Kuźma getting Second prize and the corresponding $7,000. Finally, soprano Jennifer Robinson won Third prize and $4,500. Sagal, Kuźma, and Robinson will be featured in the Winners Concert on April 29, 2026, at Zankel {…}

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Croatian National Theatre Renews Artistic Director’s Contract

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The Croatian National Theatre has appointed Dr. Iva Hraste-Sočo for a second term as Artistic Director. The Government of the Republic of Croatia announced the news, stating that Hraste-Sočo would take the job from Sept. 2, 2026, to Sept. 2, 2030. In her first term, Hraste-Sočo achieved a series of strategic and artistic advances that firmly positioned the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb {…}

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Anna Lapwood, Joanna Forbes L’Estrange Among Royal School of Church Music 2025 Honorees

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The Royal School of Church Music has announced the recipients of its 2025 Honorary Awards. This year’s fellows, who are awarded for achievement sin church music and / or liturgy of internationally recognized significance or for exceptional musical and/or liturgical work within the RSCM that has had an impact at a national level, include Gordon Giles, Joanna Forbes L’Estrange, Timothy {…}

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Former Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter Honored with Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra’s Legacy Award

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On Thursday, June 5, 2025, the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra (MSO) honored two major cultural leaders with its 2025 Legacy Awards at a sold-out Gala Dinner in Easton, Maryland. Now in its 27th year, the MSO presented its National Legacy Award to Deborah Rutter, former President of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and its annual Legacy Award to Maestro {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Soprano Benedetta Torre on Singing Mozart, Studying Voice With Barbara Frittoli & Her Upcoming Performances in Beijing

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(Photo: Mattia di Pasquale) Genoese Soprano Benedetta commenced her international career at the age of just twenty. After pursuing piano and vocal studies in her home city, she is now continuing her training and specialization with esteemed soprano Barbara Frittoli.
A recipient of several awards, and described as a “rising star,” she has achieved much critical acclaim, especially for her Mozart {…}

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Stanisław Moniuszko Vocal Competition Announces 2025 Schedule

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The Stanisław Moniuszko Vocal Competition has announced the slate for its 12th edition. The festival’s first round, which includes auditions with piano, is set to take place on June 2 and 3, 2025 at Redutowe Rooms. Then on June 4 and 5, the second round continues. The final round is set for une 7 at the Moniuszko Auditorium and showcases the {…}

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Lydia Grindatto Wins First Prize in the 2025 Loren L. Zachary National Vocal Competition

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(Photo credit: Morgan Horell) Soprano Lydia Grindatto has won first place in the 2025 Loren L. Zachary National Vocal Competition. Grindatto took home the top prize of $15,000. Coming in second place was tenor Ben Reisinger, along with mezzo-soprano Madeleine Lyon in third, baritone Paul Jang fourth, and soprano Sunwoo Park in fifth. Bass Michael Mensha took home the Encouragement {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Ștefan Pop on ‘Faust’ & How a Singer’s Repertoire Determines Their Career

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(Photo: c. StefanPop.com) Romanian tenor Ștefan Pop is considered among today’s leading lyric tenors and he is best known for bel canto repertoire. He is the recipient of several awards including, in 2010, Plácido Domingo’s Operalia competition and the Seoul International Music Competition. Born in Bistrita, and having a strong musical background after studying the violin for twelve years, he {…}