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Asmik Grigorian, Sonya Yoncheva, Judit Kutasi, Maximilian Schmitt, & Soloman Howard Star in George Enescu International Festival 2025

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(Photo credits: Vedinaș, Behrmann, & Adjahoe) The George Enescu International Festival 2025 announces its star-studded lineup. This article only features vocal works. The opening concert features the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir. Iosef Ion Prunner and Cristian Măcelaru conduct. Performance Date: August 24, 2025 Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen performs with the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra under the direction of Keri-lynn Wilson. {…}
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The Tallis Scholars & The King’s Singers Headline the 2025 Buxton International Festival

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(Photo credit: Hugo Glendinning) The Buxton International Festival has unveiled its 2025 season. This article features opera and choral events only. A full cast list will be announced at a later date. Ambroise Thomas’ “Hamlet” stars Gregory Feldmann in the title role. He is joined by Alastair Miles, Yewon Han, Richard Woodall, and Allison Cook, among others. Jack Furness directs {…}
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Zenith Opera Competition Opens 2025 Applications

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The Zenith Opera Competition has opened applications for its 5th annual competition. The international vocal competition takes place in three rounds. The first round is determined by a video submission. 25 singers will be selected to compete live via Zoom for the semi-finals. A total of eight singers will advance to the final rounds. Monetary prizes will be awarded to {…}
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AFM International President Issues Letter of Solidarity Following Southern California Wildfires

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On Feb. 3, 2025, Tino Gagliardi, President of AFM International released a letter regarding the wildfires in Southern California and the aftermath for musicians. “My thoughts are with those whose lives have been upended by the recent wildfires in Southern California. Hundreds of our own AFM Local 47 (Los Angeles, CA) members reside in the affected communities, and each day, {…}
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Virtually Opera Presents ‘The Uncanny Things Trilogy’

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Virtually Opera has announced “The Uncanny Things Trilogy” to open in London this March. “The Uncanny Things Trilogy” is three interactive and immersive opera in the same setting. The first is “In Come Bargain With Uncanny Things,” a ritualistic gathering tries to solve local problems, followed by “Come Worship Our Uncanny King,” where the audience is brought into an Uncanny {…}
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Premiere Opera Foundation International Vocal Competition Announces Dmitri Hvorostovsky & Renata Scotto Prizes

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(Credit: Pavel Vaan / Leonid Semenyuk) The Premiere Opera Foundation International Vocal Competition has announced the Dmitri Hvorostovsky Prize and The Renata Scotto Prize. Both are $5,000 awards honor the two iconic singers. The Dmitri Hvorostovsky Prize spotlights a baritone who “embodies exceptional artistry and vocal promise in the lyric baritone to Verdi baritone repertoire.” The Renata Scotto Prize “encourages {…}

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