IDAGIO Announces Two Major Partnerships

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IDAGIO has announced an exclusive partnership with Samsung Austria and the Royal College of Music. The company is joining Samsung Austria’s “Made for Austria” and is one of 13 partners (and the only music streamer in the group) that will provide exclusive offers to Samsung customers in Austria. IDAGIO’s package offers a three-month trial. “South Korea is one of the {…}

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Regents Opera Names New Chief Development Officer

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Regents Opera has announced some major personnel updates. The organization revealed that Joe Harper is the company’s new Chief Development Officer. Additionally, Harper, who is also a professional oboist will also join the orchestra as an oboist in performances of “Das Rheingold.” Per an official release issued by the company, Harper will joins the organization on a freelance, one day {…}

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Obituary: Sir Andrew Davis Dies at 80

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On April 20, 2024, Sir Andrew Davis died at the age of 80. According to reports, he died of Leukemia for which he had been diagnosed last year. Born in Ashridge, England on Feb. 2, 1944, Davis grew up in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, and in Watford where he attended Watford Boys’ Grammar School. During his time at the school, he studied {…}

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Huw Montague Rendall Signs with Erato

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Baritone Huw Montague Rendall has signed to the record label Erato. In a statement, the baritone said he was “deeply honoured to be becoming a part of the Warner/Erato family. Their vast collection of recordings has been a tremendous spring of inspiration for me over the years. I am thrilled to collaborate with this exceptional team for my debut album {…}

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Tête à Tête Expands its Reach to London, Newcastle, Penzance, & North Shields

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Tête à Tête announces its expansion to create opportunities to empower emerging local talents this spring and summer. The company will hold workshops with local opera makers, Tête à Tête singers, and instrumentalists from the Royal Northern Sinfonia as a first step in developing native new opera in the North East. The workshop is held in Newcastle on May 14 {…}

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Susannah Hardwick Debuts ‘A Night In Paris’ Concert Series in NYC

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(Photo credit: Da Costa & Hardy) British soprano Susannah Hardwick is set to launch her pop-up song concert series, “A Night In Paris: An Evening of French Cabaret” in New York City on Feb. 13, 2024. Hardwick’s concept for the concert series is “contemporary and different from the typical classical recital format.” With this, she aims to break down barriers {…}

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Savonlinnan Orkesteri Appoints New Artistic Director

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Mikk Murdvee has been appointed Artistic Director of the Savonlinnan Orkesteri. The organization said, “Mikk Murdvee has been chosen as the artistic director of the Savonlinna Orchestra Society starting from 1/1/2024. The Artistic Director’s season span includes the years 2024-2025 and includes an option to 2026. Murdvee has been known to the orchestra since the fall 2022 after conducting the {…}

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Best of 2023: OperaWire’s Top Ten Rising Stars 2023

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It’s been a tough year. Economic hardship. War. Increased social fracturing around the world. In the opera world, we’ve seen numerous companies cutting back on productions or simply canceling their seasons. But that doesn’t mean that there isn’t anything to celebrate. And as we end 2023, here’s a look at some of the young singers who saw their careers shine whether {…}

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Obituary: Tenor Ryland Davies Passes at 80

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Tenor Ryland Davies passed away on Nov. 5, 2023. He was 80-years-old. Born in Cwm, Ebbw Vale, Davies studied at the Royal Manchester College of Music and on the recommendation of Luciano Pavarotti, he continued his studies with Ettore Campogalliani and Luigi Ricci before making his professional debut in 1964 at the Glyndebourne Festival Opera. In 1965 he won the {…}

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IDAGIO Announces Two Major Partnerships

Regents Opera Names New Chief Development Officer

Obituary: Sir Andrew Davis Dies at 80

Huw Montague Rendall Signs with Erato

Tête à Tête Expands its Reach to London, Newcastle, Penzance, & North Shields

Susannah Hardwick Debuts ‘A Night In Paris’ Concert Series in NYC

Savonlinnan Orkesteri Appoints New Artistic Director

Best of 2023: OperaWire’s Top Ten Rising Stars 2023

Obituary: Tenor Ryland Davies Passes at 80