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 {…}
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, {…}
(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 {…}
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: {…}
(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 {…}
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 {…}
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 {…}
(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 {…}
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,” {…}
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, {…}
(Photo credit: Thalhammer & Pledger) The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra has announced its lineup for the 2024-25 season. This article only features vocal works. Soprano Mary Bevan opens the season with a program of works by Schubert. Edward Gardner conducts. Performance Date: July 17, 2024 Soprano Lucy Crowe, mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnston, tenor Nicky Spence, and baritone Jonathan Lemalu serves {…}