Erin Morley, John Holiday, Amanda Forsythe, Lawrence Brownlee, & Sondra Radvanovsky Star in The Wallis’ 2026-27 Season

(Photo credit: Goz, Spyres, Boston Globe, Laniez, Eccles) The Wallis announces its 2026-27 season. Here’s a look at the classical voice lineup. Countertenor John Holiday solos in the world premiere of Carlos Simon’s “The After Party!” with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. The concert also features works by Kodály, De Falla, and Frank. Lina González-Granados conducts. Performance Date: Sep. 27, {…}

Feb 1, 2026

Houston Grand Opera & Amanda Forsythe Win Big at Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards were announced on Feb. 1, 2026 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The Best Opera Recording winner was Heggie’s “Intelligence” which featured Kwamé Ryan, Jamie Barton, J’Nai Bridges and Janai Brugger. The recording was produced by Blanton Alspaugh. In the process, Ryan became the first Black conductor to win in the Best Opera Recording category. The {…}

Aug 30, 2025

Amanda Forsythe Headlines Early Music Vancouver Announces 2025-26 Season

(Photo credit: TatianaDaubek) Early Music Vancouver (emv) announces its 2025-26 and 55th season. This article only features vocal concerts. Soprano Amanda Forsythe performances a concert of works by Handel. Alexander Weimann conducts the Pacific Baroque Orchestra. Performance Date: September 27, 2025 Soprano Myriam Leblanc, alto Cecilia Duarte, tenor Jacob Perry, and bass Sumner Thompson perform with the Vancouver Chamber Choir {…}

Jul 21, 2025

Kate Lindsay, Ben Bliss, Emily Pogorelc, Will Liverman, Theo Hoffmann, Amanda Forsythe Headline Washington Concert Opera’s 2025-26 Season

Washington Concert Opera has announced its 2025-26 season. First up is “Iphigénie en Tauride.” The cast includes Kate Lindsey, Theo Hoffman, John Moore, and Fran Daniel Laucerica. Performance Date: Nov. 23, 2025 Next up is “Les pêcheurs de perles,” starring Emily Pogorelc, Will Liverman, and Duke Kim. Performance Date: March 14, 2026 The season ends with “Idomeneo,” headlined by Ben Bliss and {…}

Jul 9, 2025

Anna Alas i Jové, Florian Boesch & Amanda Forsythe Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week, audiences get to hear solo recitals from some of the top artists and a choral resistance album for Pride. We are Here Parma Recordings releases “CORO ALLEGRO: WE ARE HERE” a choral album that amplifies voices of resistance, resilience, and remembrance. {…}

Jun 20, 2025

Boston Early Music Festival 2025 Review: Octavia

(Photo: Kathy Wittman) Once every other year, Boston becomes THE city to be in if you are a hardcore early music addict. While many festivals claim to focus on early music, they often stick to the usual crowd-pleasers—Bach, one of the Scarlatti’s, Vivaldi, etc. The Boston Early Music Festival (BEMF) offers something stronger. Under the leadership of Paul O’Dette and {…}

Apr 28, 2025

Ryan Speedo Green & Amanda Forsythe Star in The Wallis’ 2025-26 Season

The Wallis has announced its 2025-26 season. This article only features opera-related performances. The world premiere of Sarah Kirkland Snider’s “Hildegard” marks LA Opera’s 17th innovative collaboration with Beth Morrison Projects. Elkhanah Pulitzer directs. Performance Dates: November 5 – 9, 2025 The second installment of LA Opera and The Wallis recital series showcases bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green with pianist Adam {…}

Mar 11, 2025

Caramoor Festival Announces 2025 Season

The Caramoor Festival has announced its 2025 season. Here are the vocal performances. Rafael Payare conducts the Orchestra of St. Luke’s in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with Gabriella Reyes, Tamara Mumford, Viktor Antipenko, and Joseph Parrish. Performance Date: June 21, 2025 Telemann’s “Pimpinone & Ino” will be performed by Amanda Forsythe, Danielle Reutter-Harrah, and Christian Immler. The Boston Early Music Festival accompanies. {…}

Mar 11, 2025

Fleur Barron, Nicholas Phan, Golda Schultz & Barbara Hannigan Lead New York Philharmonic 2025-26 Season

(Credit: Chris Lee) The New York Philharmonic has announced its 2025-26 season. Here are the vocal performances. Jeannette Sorrell conducts soloists Sonya Headlam and Anthony McGill in a program that includes Mozart and Bologne. Performance Dates: Oct. 15-21, 2025 Jane Glover conducts Händel’s “Messiah” with Amanda Forsythe, John Holiday, Nicholas Phan, and Kevin Deas. Performance Dates: Dec. 10-13, 2025 Thomas Adès conducts {…}

Feb 25, 2025

Theo Hoffman, Vasilisa Berzhanskaya, Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen & Fatma Said Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week audiences will get to hear ambitious vocal projects that include multiple world premieres, rarities, and homages to historical artists. Schubert/Beatles The New York Festival of Song releases Schubert/Beatles on NYFOS Records featuring baritone Theo Hoffman, pianists Steven Blier and Kunal Lahiry, {…}

Feb 16, 2025

Tafelmusik Unveils 2025-26 Season

Tafelmusik has announced the details of its 2025-26 season. For the purposes of the article, only vocal works are included. “Double Dixit: Lotti & Handel” features Tafelmusik Chamber Choir. Ivars Taurins directs. Performance Dates: November 28, 29, & 30, 2025 Händel’s “Messiah” is presented by soloists soprano Stephanie True, mezzo-soprano Krisztina Szabó, tenor Nicholas Scott, and bass-baritone Jonathan Woody. Ivars Taurins directs. {…}