Obituary: ‘X-Factor’ Finalist & Tenor Ben Thapa Dies at 42

(Credit: Steven Swales Artist Management) On Sept. 8, 2024, English tenor Ben Thapa has died at the age of 42. In a statement from his vocal G4, the group said, “It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our brother and great friend, Ben Thapa. Words cannot express how we all feel right now… We understand {…}

Graeae Theatre Company, BBC Concert Orchestra & Curve Theatre to World Premiere ‘The Paradis Files’

The Graeae Theatre Company, in partnership with the BBC Concert Orchestra and Curve Theatre, will present the world premiere of “The Paradis Files.” The work, created by composer Errollyn Wallen and librettists Nicola Weenowska and Selina Mills, will be conducted by Andrea Brown with direction by Jenny Sealey. The chamber opera will star Maureen Brathwaite, Omar Ebrahim, Andee-Louise Hypolite, Bethan {…}