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Obituary: Philanthropist Warner Henry Passes Away, Aged 82

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On Saturday, August 1, 2020, philanthropist Warner Henry passed away of natural causes at the age of 82. Henry was known for his longtime support of the arts in the Southern California region, supporting organizations such as Camerata Pacifica, Los Angeles Opera, Chamber Orchestra, The Colburn School, Da Camera Society, Music Angelica and more. Born in Los Angeles in 1938, {…}

Opera Wiki

Artist Profile: Anna Bishop, World Famous 19th-Century Soprano & Shipwreck Survivor

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During the nineteenth century, British soprano Anna Bishop stood out as one of the finest singers of her day – and her reputation truly reached all the corners of the globe. Born Ann Rivière in London in January 1810, she trained at the recently created Royal Academy of Music and was taught by composer Henry Bishop, the most popular English {…}

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Great Performances to Broadcast Leonard Bernstein’s Mass with Paulo Szot

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Great Performances is set to present Leonard Bernstein’s Mass on May 15 at 9 p.m. EDT on PBS. The performance from the 2019 Ravinia Festival features 200 artists, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, baritone Paulo Szot, and conductor Marin Alsop. The choral ensemble Vocality, the Chicago Children’s Choir, and the Highland Park High School Marching Band also perform. Szot is {…}

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Elizabeth Caballero Jumps In At Staatsoper Stuttgart

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Elizabeth Caballero is set to jump into the Jan. 10 performance of “La Bohème” at the Staatsoper Stuttgart. The soprano announced via social media stating “Bohème strikes yet again. Jumping in tomorrow night Staatsoper Stuttgaart as Mimi in ‘La Bohème.’ Gonna be a whirlwind of a day.” She will sing the role of Mimì on short notice, alongside a cast {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Bass-Baritone Seth Carico On Playing Villains, Handling Stress & Anxiety, Growing As An Artist

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(Credit: Simon Pauly) It all started with a fall. A fall on stage. During his first ever performance of “The King & I,” as an adolescent, bass-baritone Seth Carico entered a stage for the first time and purposely fell down the stairs as required by the direction. “When I heard all those people laughing at what I had done, I {…}

Interviews, Stage Spotlight

Q & A: Bass Zachary James on Auditioning for Philip Glass, ‘Akhnaten’ At the Met & Laying an Egg in ‘The Love for Three Oranges’

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(Credit: Matt Madison-Clark) Be careful around Zachary James. In his role as the cook in Prokofiev’s madcap “Love for Three Oranges” with Opera Philadelphia, he wielded a lethal ladle. If you were a fan of ESPN’s show, “Great Outdoor Games” you may have seen him handling an ax as a lumberjack, promoting the show in a television commercial. The New {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Carnegie Hall 2018-19 Season Review: David Gvinianidze & Friends

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On Sept. 20, 2019, Talents of the World returned to Carnegie Hall for an exciting concert, titled “David Gvinianidze and Friends.” Featuring a lineup of not just established artists, but winners of Talents of World’s “International Youth Music Competition” in Georgia, what ensued was a breathtaking showcase celebrating cherished works while introducing fresh and highly talented new artists. The night’s {…}