Sarasota Opera will celebrate its apprentice and studio artists in the “Salute the Stars” event on March 25. This year’s class of apprentice and studio artists will be presented with awards by Sarasota and Manatee Opera Guild alumni, among others. Also during the event guests will enjoy a gourmet lunch and performances by the awardees. Sarasota Opera’s winter 2025 apprentice {…}
(Photo credit: Kristyna Gocova) Cantori New York has announced the lineup for its 40th season. First up is the world premiere of “Dear Mountains,” a new commission by composers Karen Ouzounian and Lembit Beecher on themes of the Armenian diaspora. Also on the program is “Exaudi” by Jocelyn Morlock, “In the Beginning” by Aaron Copland, and a selection of Renaissance {…}
Amazon is providing sponsorship for Merola Opera Program’s “What the Heart Desires.” The showcase features works by women and people of color including Robert Owens, Henry Thacker Burleigh, Zenobia Powell Perry, Howard Swanson, Chen Yi, Laureano Quant, Stacy Garrop, Justine F. Chen, Mohammed Fairouz, Ian Cusson, Florence Price, and Errollyn Wallen, among others. Performers include Quant, Gabrielle Barkidjija, Edward Graves, {…}