On Jan. 18 Renée Fleming will mentor six pairs of aspiring young singers and pianists from around the world in the third year of SongStudio, an innovative program exploring the future of the vocal recital. The program, which is hosted by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute will showcase emerging vocalists and pianists together with leading artists and special guests for a week {…}
Carnegie Hall has canceled all live performances until April 5, 2021. The concert hall said, “We are deeply grateful for the loyalty, support, and commitment you have shown Carnegie Hall. Given current social-distancing protocols related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to cancel all in-person events through April 5, 2021. As we navigate the 2020–2021 {…}
On October 21 at 2:00 p.m. ET, the “Learn with Carnegie Hall” series continues with an episode featuring highlights from acclaimed mezzo-soprano and audience favorite Joyce DiDonato’s three Carnegie Hall Weill Music Institute (WMI) master classes. The program will stream on the Hall’s Facebook and YouTube channels. Viewers will be treated to past moments, and performances by rising singers coached {…}
Carnegie Hall has made its opening night performance from October 8, 2020 available to stream for free on its Facebook and YouTube pages for the next 90 days. The star-studded lineup of artists includes Joyce DiDonato, Gustavo Dudamel, Michael Feinstein, Renee Fleming, Yannick Nezet-Seguin, James Taylor, and Michael Tilson Thomas. Directed by Emmy Award-winner Habib Azar, the program included archival {…}
(Credit: Simon Pauly) Carnegie Hall is set to stream a free masterclass video series as part of its “Learn With Carnegie Hall” series. The first episode in the series, which features young artists presented by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute, kicks off on Oct. 14 with subsequent episodes releasing every Wednesday thereafter. Of major note for opera lovers is a {…}
Carnegie Hall has canceled the fall season. The theater announced that it will cancel all events in its three performance venues until January 7, 2021, due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19. Clive Gillinson, Executive and Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall said, “This was a very difficult decision for us to make, however, the safety of Carnegie Hall’s artists, audiences, {…}
Over the weekend, a number of opera companies, orchestras, concert halls , and guilds used their social media accounts to take a stand and support the #BlackLivesMatter movement amid ongoing nationwide protests after the the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers. On Sunday May 31, the Lyric Opera of Chicago stated, “We stand in support of {…}
Carnegie Hall has canceled all concerts from March 13 through 31, 2020. The hall announced that “With the health and safety of its public, artists, and staff in mind, Carnegie Hall today announced that it will be closed for all public events and programming through the end of March, effective midnight tonight, in an effort to reduce the spread of {…}
Sir Bryn Terfel has canceled his recital at Carnegie Hall on Feb. 9, 2020. Carnegie Hall announced that “Sir Bryn Terfel must regretfully cancel this performance due to a severe foot injury that requires surgery, rendering him unable to travel. Concertgoers should retain their tickets, pending a possible updated artist and program for this date. Ticket holders with questions may {…}
Carnegie Hall has announced its 2020-21 season featuring some of the greatest soloists and conductors in the world. For this article we will highlight the vocal performances of the season. Orchestras The season opens with the LA Philharmonic performing John Adams’ Tromba Lontana and Grieg’s Piano Concerto and Selections from Peer Gynt. Gustavo Dudamel conducts with soloists Liv Redpath and {…}
(Photo Credit: Jennifer Taylor) On Jan. 14, 2020, SongStudio opened its second year of masterclasses and performances at Carnegie Hall, continuing in the legacy of supporting and nurturing young artists started by revered mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne. Among the distinguished instructors of the program, led by Renée Fleming, were Elīna Garanča, Julia Bullock, Gabriel Kahane, and Hartmut Holl, Gabriel Kahane The {…}
