Q&A: Limmie Pulliam on Performing in the Festival International de Musique Saint-Georges’ First Opera

(Photo credit: Daniel Welch) The 2025 edition of the Festival International de Musique Saint-Georges will celebrate the 280th anniversary of the composer’s birth by presenting its first opera. The concert version of Leoncavailo’s “Paglacci” stars tenor Limmie Pulliam as Canio, soprano Michelle Johnson as Nedda, along with tenor Leo Williams, and baritones Darnell Ishmel and Franco Pomponi. Alexis Rainbow directs {…}

Axelle Saint-Cirel & Limmie Pulliam Headline Festival International de Musique Saint-Georges 2025

The Festival International de Musique Saint-Georges announces its 2025 programming, honoring the 280th anniversary of the birth of Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges. This year, the Festival will feature international representation of artists from over 20 countries.  Performances include orchestra concerts, chamber music recitals, choral concerts, exhibitions, lectures, master classes, workshops, an opera, and the inauguration of the Joseph Bologne {…}

Katherine Beck, Kenneth Tarver, Jose Simerilla Romero, Franco Pomponi Headline Opera Festival of Chicago’s 2022 Season

The Opera Festival of Chicago has unveiled its 2022 season. This edition will feature two fully-staged productions as well as a celebration of a legendary opera star. “Following the resounding success of our inaugural season last summer, we’re thrilled to return to Chicago-area stages for an exciting second season,” said General Director Robert Massey in an official press statement. “In {…}