Cultural Exchange Foundation to Present ‘Celebrating 150 Years of Rachmaninoff’ at Carnegie Hall

The Cultural Exchange Foundation is set to present “Celebrating 150 Years of Rachmaninoff” on Oct. 21, 2023 at the Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. The showcase will feature a number of artists including sopranos Sarah Coburn, Elizaveta Ulakhovitch, Diana Skavronskaya, and Maia Gonzalez; baritone Navasard Hakobyan; bass-baritones Joseph Parrish and Ben Strong,; mezzo-soprano Ani Kushyan; tenor Victor {…}

Sep 22, 2023

Alexandra Nowakowski, Joseph Parrish, Meghan Kasanders Headline Carnegie Hall Citywide’s 2023-24 Slate

Carnegie Hall Citywide has unveiled its 2023-24 series of free performances across New York City. Here is a rundown of the classical vocal performances on offer. First up is “Mother, let me live!’ starring soprano Alexandra Nowakowski and pianist Michał Biel. The duet will present a program of works by Massenet, Szymanowski, Toldrá, Falla, Obradors, Dvorak, Debussy, and Granados. Performance {…}

Jun 12, 2023

Nadine Sierra Cancels Performances at Teatro Real and Carnegie Hall

(Credit: Merri Cyer) Nadine Sierra has canceled her upcoming performances at the Teatro Real de Madrid and Carnegie Hall. The soprano took to Instagram and said that due to fatigue she was canceling her upcoming performances. As a result, Lisette Oropesa will sing the Brahms German Requiem alongside Quinn Kelsey and the Met Orchestra and Chorus at Carnegie Hall. Meanwhile, {…}

May 3, 2023

National Children’s Chorus Set for Carnegie Hall Solo Debut

The National Children’s Chorus has announced two major performances for this May. First up, the ensemble will present “Voices of Action, Creating a World of Belonging” for its solo debut concert at Carnegie’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage on May 6, 2023. The group, which features singers between ages 10-18, will perform music from numerous cultures and countries, including the {…}

Apr 14, 2023

New York Oratorio Society to Showcase Lyndon Woodside’s Forty-sixth Annual Oratorio-Solo Competition Concert

The New York Oratorio Society presents Lyndon Woodside’s Forty-sixth Annual Oratorio- Solo Competition Concert on April 15, 2023 at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, under the direction of Music Director Kent Tritle. Eight emerging classical music singers have been selected in this solo competition, which promotes the art of oratory singing so that they have the opportunity to emerge {…}

Mar 21, 2023

Death of Classical 2023 Review: Con Alma

Photo: Unison Media “Con Alma” was performed at the United Nations Headquarters in NYC’s Trusteeship Chamber on March 14th, 2023. This once-in-a-lifetime experience, presented by VisionIntoArt, and Death of Classical, in partnership with Carnegie Hall, showcased the album “Con Alma” by composer Paola Prestini and Mexican singer and composer Magos Herrera. Performers from the Young People’s Chorus of NYC, led by Artistic {…}

Mar 17, 2023

Carnegie Hall 2022-23 Review: Soprano Hera Hyesang Park

Photo: Taehyun Hwang/Korean Cultural Center New York Soprano Hera Hyesang Park had her debut recital at Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall on Friday, March 3rd, in celebration of Women’s History Month and the 70th Anniversary of the alliance between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea. In the 2022-23 season, Hera performed Adina in “L’Elisir d’amore” at Staatsoper Berlin, and on {…}

Mar 8, 2023

Riverside Choral Society to Present New York Premiere of Andre J. Thomas’ ‘A Celebration of Love and Joy’

Riverside Choral Society will present “A Celebration of Love and Joy” on April 4, 2023, at Carnegie Hall. Director Patrick Gardner and company will be joined by the Rutgers University Kirkpatrick Choir, Rutgers University Glee Club, and Riverside Choral Society Orchestra. The program will be comprised of Brahms’ “Alto Rhapsody,” Beethoven’s “Mass in C Major, Op. 86,” and the New {…}

Mar 3, 2023

Grand Théâtre de Genève Announces Cast Change for March 4 Recital

The Grand Théâtre de Genève has announced a cast change for its March 4 performance. The company said, “due to health reasons, the baritone Simon Keenlyside is unfortunately forced to cancel his visit to Geneva for the recital scheduled for Saturday, March 4, 2023.” The company added, “following this cancellation, the Grand Théâtre has the great pleasure of hosting as {…}

Mar 2, 2023

Diana Damrau, Kristine Opolais, Elīna Garanca & Juan Diego Flórez Lead Carnegie Hall’s 2023-24 Season

Carnegie Hall has announced its 2023-24 season bringing some of the greatest artists in the world. Here is a look at the vocal performances of the season. Sphinx Virtuosi will feature bass players Xavier Foley and Kebra Seyoun-Charles with special guests Raquel González and Abel Selaocoe. The program will include Javier Farias, Andrea Casarrubios, Villa-Lobos, and Xavier Foley music. Performance {…}

Mar 1, 2023

Wallis Giunta to Headline Carnegie Hall Weimar Festival

Photo: Kirsetn Nijhof Mezzo-soprano Wallis Giunta will headline Carnegie Hall’s Weimar Festival on Friday, April 12, 2024. The mezzo will join conductor HK Gruber and Ensemble Modern, along with amacord vocal ensemble, to present a new arrangement of Kurt Weill’s “The Seven Deadly Sins.” Gruber and Christian Muthspiel have crafted a new version of Weill’s satirical work that is arranged {…}