The Academy of Vocal Arts has announced date changes for its upcoming productions. The company noted that due to the continued spread of COVID-19, it was forced to postpone its production of “Eugene Onegin” and outright cancel its intended version of “Mignon” altogether. The Tchaikovsky masterpiece was originally set to open on Jan. 22 and run through Jan. 29. Instead, {…}
The Academy of Vocal Arts has announced its upcoming production of Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin.” The showcase, which will take place on Jan. 22-29, 2022 at the Academy of Vocal Art’s Helen Corning Warden Theater, will be directed by Richard Troxell. José Meléndez will perform at the piano while Dr. Julia Zavadsky will be on hand as the Russian coach. Taking {…}
The Academy of Vocal Arts has announced the 2021 Giargiari Bel Canto Vocal Competition winners. Taking home first prize was mezzo-soprano Anne Marie Stanley with tenor Sahel Salam winning the Audience Favorite award. The second Prize went to baritone Kevin Gódinez. Stanley has performed with such companies as Spoleto Festival USA, the Santa Fe Opera, Wolf Trap Opera, the Princeton {…}
Philadelphia’s Academy of Vocal Arts has announced the return of the Giargiari Bel Canto Competition to the Kimmel Center’s Perelman Theater on Oct. 15, 2021. AVA Master Vocal Coach Danielle Orlando will accompany the soloists. Orlando has been involved in the competition for 20 years and has appeared on “Good Morning America,” “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee,” “Live by {…}
Following a successful, inaugural season held online, the Academy of Vocal Arts has announced its 2021-22 season of live performances. Based in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square, AVA draws more than 200 singers globally each year for their program, of which less than 30 are chosen to become Resident Artists. “We are delighted to present this exciting season, which features something for {…}
Academy of Vocal Arts has announced their upcoming summer events as they ready to unveil their upcoming season lineup. August 22 will see “AVA with the Ocean City Pops,” featuring resident artists Aubry Ballarò, Anne Marie Stanley, Angel Gomez, and Eric Delagrange. Following this will be “Opera! Pike! Park!” in Milford, PA. This free, open-air concert will also feature Aubry {…}
The Academy of Vocal Arts has announced its new resident artists for the 2021-22 season. The new resident artists include soprano Lydia Grindatto, tenor Angel Gomez, and tenor Luke Norvell. Grindatto is a New Mexico native who made her professional debut at Opera Southwest. In the 2021-22 season, she was cast in the roles of Papagena in “Die Zauberflöte” and {…}
The Academy of Vocal Arts has announced its 2021 Farewell Recital. The showcase, which is set to stream between May 8-12, 2021, on the institution’s official website, will be headlined by mezzo-soprano Pascale Spinney and baritone Daniel Gallegos, who will be joined by music director and pianist José Meléndez. The two will perform music by Rossini, Strauss, Grever, Velázquez, Brahms, {…}
On April 24, 2021, Academy of Vocal Arts will present “Verlaine, Le Voyage Humain,” a spring recital of French composers such as Boulanger, Chausson, Deodat de Severac, and more. Among the soloists are soprano Aubry Ballaro, mezzo-soprano Pascale Spinney, baritone Benjamin Dickerson, and bass Peter Barber. They will be accompanied by Music Director Audrey Saint-Gil. The recital will feature works {…}
From March 20- April 3, 2021, Academy of Vocal Arts will present “Jubilate! A Concert of Sacred Music.” Led by Music Director and Conductor David Anthony Lofton, the concert will feature resident artists, including sopranos Aubry Ballarò, Leolla Grahn, Joanna Latini, Renee Richardson, and Ethel Trujillo; mezzos Alice Chung, Pascale Spinney, and Anne Marie Stanley; tenors Shawn Roth and Sahel {…}
The Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) has announced the continuation of its virtual season with three upcoming spring performances. On Saturday, March 20 at 7:30 P.M. EST, the Academy will present a virtual performance of “Jubilate! A Concert of Sacred Music.” AVA will film the annual concert at Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral. The program includes a string quartet and 14 of {…}