Nathan Bowles Joins Askonas Holt for Management

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Tenor Nathan Bowles has joined the roster of Askonas Holt for worldwide general management. He will be managed at Askonas Holt by Dominic Domingo, Seb Mallet and Elan Fryar. The American tenor is currently a Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist with LA Opera, where last season he made his debut as Benvolio in “Roméo et Juliette,” and has since returned as the {…}

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Maria Brea & Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez to Headline ‘Cantadoras y Compositoras: An Afternoon of Latin American Art Song & Arias’ at Ebell of Los Angeles

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The Ebell of Los Angeles and Pacific Opera Project will present “Cantadoras y Compositoras: An afternoon of Latin American Art Song and Arias.” Set for Oct. 13, 2025, the showcase will feature soprano Maria Brea and mezzo-soprano Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez alongside pianist Mercedes Juan Musotto as they take on works by Carla Lucero, Mariel Mayz, and Maria Grever, among others. Brea {…}

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Molly Noori & Cristina Jones Launch ‘Disabled Divas Podcast’

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Mezzo-soprano Molly Noori and soprano Cristina Jones have announced that their new podcast,”Disabled Divas Podcast” will air on April 1. The co-hosts will interview artists of varying backgrounds and abilities about their work, the art form they are a part of, the unique demands on their bodies, as well as some of the misunderstandings others have on their disability as {…}

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Medici.tv Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Ravel’s Birth With Live Performances & Exclusive New Releases

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Medici.tv pays tribute to Maurice Ravel on the 150th anniversary of his birth with a deep dive into his complete works and more. Two livestreams of composer’s instrumental work kick off the anniversary festivities. On March 27, the platform will livestream Ravel’s complete operatic masterpieces. One century to the day after its premiere at the very same venue, “L’Enfant et {…}

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American Traditions Vocal Competition Names Winners for 2025

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Nia Drummond has won the grand prize of the American Traditions Vocal Competition. The soprano took home the Gold Medal and $12,000, sponsored by Danny Cohen. The soprano has performed with Sir Elton John and John Legend and also performed for three presidents. The Silver Medal went to countertenor Jesse Nager, who also gets a $6,000 cash prize, sponsored by {…}

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Q & A: Rachel Fenlon on Her Debut Album ‘Winterreise’ & Accompanying Herself

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(Credit: © Clara Evens) On Oct. 11, Rachel Fenlon made history with her debut album on Orchid Classics, becoming the first ever to sing and accompany herself in Schubert’s masterpiece “Winterreise” on recording. Fenlon has self-accompanied herself at prestigious festivals and venues such as Fundación Juan March, the Oxford Lieder Festival, Festival de Lanaudière, Martha Argerich Festival Hamburg, Ottawa Chamberfest, National {…}

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Shawnette Sulker Headlines ‘Virtuosos of Contemporary & Classical Chamber Music’ at Kohl Mansion

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The Poulenc Trio will join forces with soprano Shawnette Sulker for “Virtuosos of Contemporary & Classical Chamber Music” on March 17. The performance, which will take place at Kohl Mansion in Burlingame, CA, will feature works by Poulenc, Viet Cuong, Duke Ellington, and Rossini. Sulker, who is making her Kohl Mansion debut, has performed at several theaters around the world {…}

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Athlone Artists Announces New Addition to Roster

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Athlone Artists has announced that tenor Orson Van Gay II and soprano Ashley Galvani Bell have joined the roster for representation. Van Gay is a Los Angeles Native who has performed with such companies as Pacific Opera Project, Piedmont Opera, Angels Vocal Art, and Pocket Opera, among others. Meanwhile Bell has appeared with such organizations as ABAO Bilbao Opera, Teatro {…}

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Exploring Mental Health in Kenneth Wells’ ‘The Center Cannot Hold’

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Operas about the optimistic sides of mental health seem rare. Of course, we have opera concerning the fall of man and women, the results of a life mired by guilt and anger, the pursuits of love, and the death of loved ones. There are operas about the destruction of the world, the persecution of innocence, and the futility of trying {…}

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Nathan Bowles Joins Askonas Holt for Management

Maria Brea & Jessica Gonzalez-Rodriguez to Headline ‘Cantadoras y Compositoras: An Afternoon of Latin American Art Song & Arias’ at Ebell of Los Angeles

Molly Noori & Cristina Jones Launch ‘Disabled Divas Podcast’

Medici.tv Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Ravel’s Birth With Live Performances & Exclusive New Releases

American Traditions Vocal Competition Names Winners for 2025

Q & A: Rachel Fenlon on Her Debut Album ‘Winterreise’ & Accompanying Herself

Shawnette Sulker Headlines ‘Virtuosos of Contemporary & Classical Chamber Music’ at Kohl Mansion

Athlone Artists Announces New Addition to Roster

Exploring Mental Health in Kenneth Wells’ ‘The Center Cannot Hold’