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Luis Ledesma Joins Encompass Arts for Worldwide Representation

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Mexican baritone Luis Ledesma has joined Encompass Arts for worldwide representation. Ledesma is known for his portrayals of the heroes and villains of Puccini, Verdi and the bel canto masters, as well as roles in recent Spanish-language works including “Florencia en el Amazonas” and “El pasado nunca se termina.” His career has taken him to Teatro alla Scala, the Liceu {…}

News, Season Announcement

San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus Unveils 2026-27 Programming

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The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus announces its 2026-27 season. First up is “Make Them Hear You” at The Chan National Queer Arts Center. Performance Date: Oct. 17, 2026 The “Holiday Spectacular” and Holiday Sing-Along” concerts are next. Performance Dates: Dec. 4, 5, 10, 19, 20, & 24, 2026 (San Francisco, Sonoma, & Berkeley) The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus {…}

IndieOpera

The Voice Studio of Thomas Clark Inc. to Present Uncut ‘La Fanciulla del West’

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The Voice Studio of Thomas Clark Inc. will present a rare, uncut production of Giacomo Puccini’s “La Fanciulla del West.” Featuring a new English translation by Thomas Clark, the limited eight-performance run will span two Northern California venues in Pacifica and Santa Cruz from August 21 through Sept. 13, 2026. Directed by Gary L. Stanford, Jr., and conducted from the {…}

News

Schmidt Vocal Arts Announces 2026-27 Competition Schedule

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Schmidt Vocal Arts has announced its full schedule of programs for the 2026-27 season, including 17 regional competitions for high school classical singers, its seventh annual Undergraduate Competition, and a series of webinars and master classes. Fall 2026 competitions will take place at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, on Oct. 4; Baylor University in Waco, Texas, on Oct. 10; Chapman {…}

Season Announcement

MasterVoices Announces 2026-27 Season Featuring Erin Morley, Jakub Józef Orliński

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MasterVoices has announced its 2026-27 season, the ensemble’s 85th anniversary year. First up is a Händel Celebration at Carnegie Hall featuring soprano Erin Morley and countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński. The program will draw from “Samson,” “Theodora,” “Semele,” “Giulio Cesare,” and additional works, concluding with an audience singalong of the Hallelujah Chorus from “Messiah.” Ted Sperling conducts. Performance Date: Dec. 15, {…}

News

Austin Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2026-27 Board of Trustees

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The Austin Symphony Orchestra has announced its incoming Board of Trustees for the 2026-27 season. Johannes Brinkmann, Dr. Soriya Estes, Ben Heitner, Sylvia Mayer, Adriel “A.J.” Meditz, and Kumar Parakala join the board. Jay Stewart and James “Jim” Green continue in leadership roles as Board President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, respectively, beginning Sept. 1, 2026. Brinkmann brings {…}

News

Los Angeles Children’s Chorus Set for 12-Day West Coast Tour

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(Photo Credit: Jamie Pham) The Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) will launch a 12-day West Coast Tour on June 24, 2026. The ensemble is set to make stops in Vancouver, Seattle, Eugene, and San Francisco, as part of its year-long 40th anniversary season celebration. A total of 47 singers from three LACC ensembles, including the Chamber Singers and Concert Choir, {…}

News

Isabella D’Oriano Takes First Place at Schmidt Vocal Arts’ Washington Regional Competition

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Schmidt Vocal Arts has announced the results of its 2025–26 Washington Regional Competition, held May 2 at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma. Isabella D’Oriano of Fort Dorchester High School in North Charleston, South Carolina took first place, followed by Addyson Finley of Academy Northwest in Battleground, Washington in second, and Quinn Fotos of Steilacoom High School in Lakewood, Washington in {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Washington Performing Arts 2025-26 Review: The 4th Annual Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Recital

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(Photo: Margot Schulman) Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an ardent friend of the arts. She co-curated dozens of concerts with Washington Performing Arts (WPA) President Emeritus Doug Wheeler at the Supreme Court, and was a regular at the Washington National Opera, which honored her with a program and included her in the production of “La Fille du Régiment” which was received {…}