The Canadian Opera Company has released the details of its Free Concert Series. Programming features nearly 70 performances of music, dance, poetry, and more in downtown Toronto. The Free Concert Series runs each year from Sept. to May and spotlights local and international artists in performances spanning a wide array of genres. It celebrates classical repertoire and musical traditions from {…}
On May 18, 2023, City Opera Vancouver will present the city premiere of Isaiah Bell and Sean Guist’s “The Book of My Shames.” This one-man performance, starring tenor Isaiah Bell, will follow a youth as he’s driven by longing from a fundamentalist commune into a world of danger and success. It will combine personal stories with original music, chansons, and {…}
Marking its 125th year The Bach Choir of Bethlehem is set to present J.S. Bach’s “Easter Oratorio” and Handel’s “Messiah,” Part 3. The Bach Festival orchestra and choir welcome soloists soprano Sherezade Panthaki, countertenor Daniel Taylor, tenor Isaiah Bell, and baritone Harrison Hintzsche. Dr. Christopher Jackson conducts. This concert completes the choir’s full cycle of Handel’s “Messiah.” Part 1 was {…}
The Oratorio Society of New York is set to present Mendelssohn’s “Elijah.” Led by Music Director Kent Tritle, the concert will be presented on May 9 at the Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall. The oratorio will feature such soloists as soprano Susanna Phillips, mezzo-soprano Lucia Bradford, tenor Isaiah Bell, baritone Justin Austin, and treble Zachary Whelan. “Elijah” is {…}
On April 9, 2022, The Oratorio Society of New York is set to present the 45th Lyndon Woodside Oratorio-Solo Competition Finals Concert, held at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. Eight emerging artists will be selected to perform before a panel of distinguished judges, with prizes ranging from $7k-1k. The selected artists and repertoire will be announced in the coming days. {…}
The Opéra de Montréal has announced its 2020-21 season with five productions highlighting the season. The season opens with Verdi’s “La Traviata” starring Marie-Josée Lord in the title role, Rame Lahaj as Alfredo, and Jean-François Lapointe as Germont. Jordan De Souza conducts Alain Gauthier’s production. Performance Dates: Sept. 26-Oct. 1, 2020 Marianne Fiset sings the title role in Janáček’s “Jenůfa” with Samuel {…}
The Oratorio Society of New York has revealed details of its upcoming 147th season, which will include two world premieres. The season will kick off with “Rachmaninoff and Duruflé” at Cathedral of St. John the Divine. The program will include excerpts from Rachmaninoff’s Vespers, an “a cappella work of remarkable spirituality,” along with Duruflé’s Requiem. Featured vocalists will include contralto Kirsten {…}