Nadine Sierra, Louise Alder, Magdalena Kožená, John Holiday, Benjamin Appl, Alice Coote, Allan Clayton & Gerald Finley Highlight Wigmore Hall’s 2026-27 Season

Wigmore Hall has announced its 2026-7 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Nadine Sierra and Bryan Wagorn open the season with a gala. Performance Date: Sept. 8, 2026 The Gesualdo Six perform “English Motets.” Performance Date: Sept. 9, 2026 Il Pomo d’Oro and Il Pomo d’Oro Choir perform in concert. Performance Date: Sept. 13, 2026 Alice Coote {…}

Feb 20, 2026

Leeds Song Names Michael Chance CBE as Chair Designate, Commissions New David Matthews Song Cycle

Leeds Song has announced the appointment of Michael Chance CBE as a new Trustee and Chair Designate. He will take over for Kathleen Evans BEM following the close of the 2026 festival. “Leeds Song is a regional centre of international excellence,” Chance, who has performed as a countertenor and conductor, said per an official press release. “It has a passionate {…}

Feb 5, 2026

Miah Persson, Karen Slack & Sarah Connolly Lead Pacific Symphony’s 2026-27 Season

The Pacific Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2026-27 season. Here are the vocal performances. Alexander Shelley conducts Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 with Miah Persson and Dame Sarah Connolly. Performance Date: Oct. 1-3, 2026 Händel’s “Messiah” will be performed for the holiday season. Performance Date: Dec. 6, 2026 Alexander Shelley conducts Runestad’s “A Silence Haunts Me” and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, {…}

Jan 26, 2026

Sarah Connolly, Katharina Konradi, Mark Padmore, Axelle Fanyo Star in Leeds Song Festival 2026

(Photo credits: Crowley, Pauly, Borggreve, Kriss) The Leeds Song Festival announces its line up for 2026. This article only features vocal concerts. Mezzo-soprano Patricia Nolz and pianist Joseph Middleton give the “Lunchtime Opening Recital.” Performance Date: April 11, 2026 Gareth Malone OBE and the Leeds Song Young Artists present Joseph Haydn’s “Nelson Mass.” Performance Date: April 11, 2026 Soprano Louise {…}

Nov 11, 2025

Sarah Connolly, Magdalena Kožená, & Mark Padmore Star in Oxford International Song Festival 2026

The Oxford International Song Festival announces its 2026 lineup. Magdalena Kožená opens the year by performing Schumann’s “Dichterliebe” with pianist Malcolm Martineau. Performance Date: January 10, 2026 Alexandra Flood and pianist Sholto Kynoch perform a program dedicated to Schubert’s 229th birthday. Performance Date: January 31, 2026 Felix Gygli presents Shakespeare settings by Korngold, Quilter, and Rautavaara, Jonathan Dove. Performance Date: {…}

Oct 29, 2025

Ailyn Perez, Daniela Mack, John Osborn, Maharram Huseynov, Dame Sarah Connolly to Headline Boston Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2025-26 Season

(Credit: Soloman Howard) Boston Philharmonic Orchestra has announced its 2025–2026 concert season. Here are the vocal performances on offer. First up is Verdi’s Requiem, featuring soprano Ailyn Perez, mezzo-soprano Daniela Mack, tenor John Osborn, and bass Maharram Huseynov. The performance includes Chorus pro Musica under Jamie Kirsch, with Donald Palumbo serving as guest choral coach and artistic advisor. Benjamin Zander {…}

Oct 18, 2025

Luciano Pavarotti, Pene Pati, Ermonela Jaho Sandrine Piau, Lea Desandre, Maria Brea, Dame Sarah Connolly, & Arsen Soghomonyan Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week, Decca celebrates Pavarotti while many artists release solo albums. There are also some historical performances that audiences will not want to miss. Songs of Passion The new album is a collection of vocal and instrumental music by John Dowland and Henry {…}

Oct 20, 2024

Teatro Carlo Felice to Present ‘Francia e America’

On Oct. 22, the Teatro Carlo Felice will present a concert entitled “Francia e America.” The concert will showcase Copland’s Concerto for clarinet and orchestra as well as William Grant Still’s Afro-American Symphony and Berlioz’s “Les nuits d’été.” Soloists will include Clarinetist Valeria Serangeli and Mezzo-soprano Dame Sarah Connolly. Riccardo Minasi will lead the Orchestra dell’Opera Carlo Felice Genova. This is {…}

Aug 14, 2024

Dame Sarah Connolly, Miah Persson, & Claire Booth Headline Boston Philharmonic’s 2024-25 Season

(Photo credit: Pledger, Arnstein,& Choy) Boston Philharmonic has released the details of its 46th season. This article only features vocal performances. Performances are led by Boston Philharmonic’s Founder and Conductor Benjamin Zander. The Radcliffe Choral Society will be featured in a performance of Holst’s “The Planets.” Performance Date: November 17, 2024 Soprano Claire Booth performs Strauss’ “Four Last Songs” and {…}

Jun 8, 2024

Saioa Hernández, Anja Kampe, Pumeza Matshikiza Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week there will be two choices of Ring Cycles and a debut album by one of the greatest opera singers in the world. Carlos Simon: Songs of Separation The National Symphony Orchestra led by Music Director Gianandrea Noseda releases “Songs of Separation,” {…}

May 31, 2024

Nicolas Phan, Asmik Grigorian & Anastasia Bartoli Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week don’t miss the world premiere recordings of several pieces classic and modern and the second complete recording of Asmik Grigorian’s Rusalka. We Lived Happily During the War Composer Mathew Rosenblum’s new work gets a release. In a statement the composer said, {…}