Anton Beliaev Wins First Prize at Inaugural ‘Bernardo De Muro’ International Opera Competition

(Photo by: Liudmila Maitak) Russian baritone Anton Beliaev has won first prize at the inaugural “Bernardo De Muro” International Opera Competition. Beliaev, a member of the Semperoper Dresden ensemble, additionally received the sponsor prize from Gruppo Guccini Costruzioni. The competition, held in Tempio Pausania, northern Sardinia this past May, was launched by the Fondazione Bernardo De Muro ETS, drawing approximately {…}

Semperoper Dresden to Highlight Works by Scandinavian Composers

(Photo credit: Klemens Renner) The upcoming concert at Semperoper Dresden will put the spotlight on works by Scandinavian composers. The “Semper Soirée Nordlichter” will celebrate the diverse musical voices of Scandinavia, taking listeners on an inspiring journey across Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark. The program features lyrical songs from the 19th and 20th centuries by Jean Sibelius, Edvard Grieg, Hugo {…}