Opera Colorado is set to open its 2025-26 season with Giuseppe Verdi’s “La traviata.” The opera will be performed on Nov. 1, 4, 7, and 9 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House The production marks a new chapter under Ellie Caulkins General Director & CEO Barbara Lynne Jamison, who said, “This is a season about listening to our community and {…}
(Photo credit: Morgan Horell) Soprano Lydia Grindatto has won first place in the 2025 Loren L. Zachary National Vocal Competition. Grindatto took home the top prize of $15,000. Coming in second place was tenor Ben Reisinger, along with mezzo-soprano Madeleine Lyon in third, baritone Paul Jang fourth, and soprano Sunwoo Park in fifth. Bass Michael Mensha took home the Encouragement {…}
The 2024-25 programming for Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute has been announced. The Weill Music Institute offers more than 15 initiatives for students, educators, and audiences of all ages the chance to explore music and the arts. Most programming is low or no cost to participants. The 2024-25 season runs Oct. to May. Masterclasses led by Joyce DiDonato, with collaborative {…}
Detroit Opera has announced the newly selected singers to train in the company’s Resident Artist Program during the 2023–24 season. Those chosen are mezzo-soprano Lisa Marie Rogali, tenor River Guard, and baritone Rolfe Dauz. These three were selected from more than 850 international artists who applied to the program. The Resident Artists have committed to an intensive program while living {…}