Obituary: Legendary Soprano Mirella Freni Has Passed Away At 84

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Famed soprano Mirella Freni has passed away at age 84. According to Italian newspapers the soprano died at home in Modena due to illness. Born on Feb. 27, 1935 in Modena, Italy, she made her operatic debut at the Teatro Municipale in 1955 in “Carmen.” She would then go on to perform “La Bohème” at the Teatro Regio Torino in {…}

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ROH’s Jette Parker Young Artist Programme Adds Four New Singers

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The Jette Parker Young Artists Programme has announced four new singers set to join in Sept. 2020. The singers include British soprano Alexandra Lowe, Ukrainian mezzo-soprano Kseniia Nikolaieva, Russian tenor Egor Zhuravskii, and Congolese bass Blaise Malaba. These four artists were picked from a pool of 424 applicants from more than 25 countries. Lowe is currently a National Opera Studio {…}

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In Memoriam 2019: Remembering Those That Passed This Year

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(Credit:Marecllogiordani.com/Carol Friedman While there was a lot to celebrate in 2019, there was also a lot to mourn. The final year of the decade brought about the end of the lives of many notable figures of the opera world. Here is a look at some of the many figures we lost this year. Jessye Norman The renowned soprano passed at {…}

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Katia Ricciarelli, Sumi Jo Among Those To Be Honored At Callas Tribute Prize NY

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Melos International will present the Callas Tribute Prize NY on Nov. 25, 2019. The event, which will take place at Columbia Unviersity’s historic Italian Academy, will feature global dignitaries, prize recipients, and renowned performers. The date was specifically chosen to honor Callas on “International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.” Among the Awards Recipients will be famed soprano {…}

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Renée Fleming, Joyce DiDonato & Other Richard Tucker Winners On How the Award Helped Their Career

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(Credit: Fay Fox/Andrew Eccles/Simon Pauly/ Bree Anne Clowdus) The Richard Tucker Award is considered one of the most prestigious awards for American opera singers. Each year the Tucker foundation awards an American singer who is on the cusp of becoming a national and international star, with the hopes that the award acts as a well-timed catalyst to elevate the artist’s {…}

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Lisette Oropesa, Mignon Dunn To be Honored At Giulio Gari Foundation Vocal Competition Gala Concert 2019

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(Credit: Marty Sohl / Metropolitan Opera) The Giulio Gari Foundation is set to showcase the Winners of the 2019 International Vocal Competition Concert on Oct. 20, 2019 at the New York Athletic Club. The event will be hosted by Ken Benson and Scott Barnes and soprano Lisette Oropesa and Mignon Dunn will be get Artist Excellence Awards while Raquel Suarez {…}

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Grammy Award-Winning Soprano Jessye Norman Passes At 74

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(Credit: Carol Friedman) International star soprano Jessye Norman has died at the age of 74. The news was reported on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. The legendary soprano reportedly died from septic shock and multi-organ failure after complications with a spinal cord injury that she sustained in 2015. “We are so proud of Jessye’s musical achievements and the inspiration that she {…}

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Obituary: Tenor Francisco Casanova Dies At 61

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(Credit: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera) Dominican tenor Francisco Casanova has died at the age of 61. The tenor died on Thursday, Sept. 26 in Providence, Rhode Island due to health issues. The news broke on social media with family members revealing his death. Born on Oct. 3 in the Dominican Republic, the tenor began music lessons with his mother at the {…}

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Q & A: Soprano Sydney Mancasola On ‘Breaking The Waves’ & Its European Premiere In Edinburgh

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When “Breaking the Waves” made its world premiere in 2016 at Opera Philadelphia, it became a critical darling and won the inaugural Best New Opera Award from the Music Critics Association of North America. The work was also shortlisted for “Best World Premiere” Prize at the International Opera Awards. Since then, this opera has been performed at the Prototype Festival and will {…}

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Obituary: Legendary Soprano Mirella Freni Has Passed Away At 84

ROH’s Jette Parker Young Artist Programme Adds Four New Singers

In Memoriam 2019: Remembering Those That Passed This Year

Katia Ricciarelli, Sumi Jo Among Those To Be Honored At Callas Tribute Prize NY

Renée Fleming, Joyce DiDonato & Other Richard Tucker Winners On How the Award Helped Their Career

Lisette Oropesa, Mignon Dunn To be Honored At Giulio Gari Foundation Vocal Competition Gala Concert 2019

Grammy Award-Winning Soprano Jessye Norman Passes At 74

Obituary: Tenor Francisco Casanova Dies At 61

Q & A: Soprano Sydney Mancasola On ‘Breaking The Waves’ & Its European Premiere In Edinburgh