The English Concert to Present ‘Hercules’ at Opera Omaha

The English Concert is set to return to Opera Omaha as part of its annual US tour to present Handel’s “Hercules.” The orchestra, which known for performing with historically accurate Baroque instruments, will be joined onstage by the Clarion Choir. Harry Bicket will lead a cast that includes Ann Hallenberg as Dejanira, William Guanbo Su as Hercules, Hilary Cronin as {…}

Oct 22, 2021

Handel Singing Competition Announces the 2021 Winner

(Credit: Chris Christodoulou) Soprano Hillary Cronin was named the winner of the 2021 Handel Singing Competition, taking home the £5000 prize and the Audience Prize. The 29-year-old artist performed selections from “Rinaldo,” ‘Semele,” and “Brockes Passion.” The second prize winner of £2000 was mezzo-soprano Bethany Horak-Hallet. Baritone Kieran Rayner and baritone Feliz Kemp were also in the top four. All {…}