The Richmond Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2021-22 season. For the purposes of this article, the focus will be solely on vocal and operatic performances. The company will team with Virginia Opera for a presentation of “Le Nozze di Figaro.” Performance Dates: April 1 & 3, 2022 The orchestra is also set to present Haydn’s “The Creation” under the music {…}
Vocal Arts DC has announced its 2021-22 season, which will take place in person and virtually. Soprano Golda Schultz opens the season with a recital alongside pianist Jonathan Ware. The concert will include music by Clara Schumann, Nadia Boulanger, Rebecca Clarke, and the premiere of Kathleen Tagg and Lila Palmer’s “This be her verse.” Streaming Dates: Sept. 17-28, 2021 Joshua {…}
Ojai Music Festival has announced its initial programming for the 2022 season. The festival, which is set for June 9-12, 2022, will feature a full staging of Messiaen’s song cycle “Harawi” with soprano Julia Bullock and pianist Conor Hanick. Zack Winokur will direct the production, which will feature staging by Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber; Smith and Schraiber will {…}
The Teatro Coccia in Novara, Italy has announced its 2021-22 fall season. The season opens with Mini Opere. The first work that will be presented is “Boccacio Delivery Ovvero la Vendetta di Cisti Fornaio” by Alberto Cara. The production will be directed by Salvatore Sito and conducted by Carlo Emilio Tortarolo. The opera will star Federica Vinci and Andrea Tabili. {…}
Concerts at Saint Thomas in New York City has announced its 2021-22 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal performances. The Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys will perform a concert dedicated to the “Legacy of Gerre Hancock.” They will be accompanied by cellist Myron Lutzke, organist Nicolas Haigh, and conductor Jeremy {…}
The Royal Conservatory of Music in Ontario, Canada, has announced its 2021-22 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal and operatic performances. The Glenn Gould School Chamber Opera will present Ana Sokolović’s “Svadba,” a work for six female voices a cappella and percussion accompaniment. Performance Date: Nov. 5 & 6, 2021 The ARC {…}
Beth Morrison Projects has announced a new look to go with its 2021-22 season. First up, the new logo: As for the season, the company will present performances in New York, LA, and even internationally. Here’s the breakdown. New York First up will be the 21C Liederabend at the National Sawdust, curated by Beth Morrison and Paola Prestini. The showcases {…}
Photo credit: Dashon Burton/Tatiana Daubek Pacific Chorale announced its 2021-22 season, which will spotlight contemporary composers as the Chorale returns to live, indoor performances. The 54th season, led by Artistic Director Robert Istad, will feature two world premieres, two West Coast premieres, and a lineup of celebrated guest artists. Here’s what is in store for audiences. The season kicks off {…}
(Credit: © Ceric Larrayadieu) Christophe Rousset is set to lead Les Talens Lyriques in a unique 30th anniversary season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be on opera or vocal performances. Mezzo-soprano Grace Durham will headline a program of music by Couperin, Lambert, Purcell, Leclair, and Stuck at the Festival Antiqua Bozano and in Berlin. Performance Dates: {…}
Seattle-based Music of Remembrance has announced its 2021-22 season. The season’s main theme will be “Power of Perseverance,” in honor of the challenging times we live in. “The pandemic forces us to summon our deepest resources so that we can continue a journey of courage and commitment,” said Artistic Director Mina Miller in a press release. “Our season’s theme is {…}
The Theater St. Gallen in Switzerland has announced its 2021-22 season which includes a number of unique opera experiences. Opera “Breaking the Waves” will star Vuvu Mpofu, Robin Adams, Jennifer Panara, Justin Hopkins, Christopher Sokolowski, and Claude Eichenberger, among others. Modestas Pitrenas conducts a production by Melly Still. Performance Date: Sept. 18 – Nov. 5, 2021 “Die Zauberflöte” will star {…}