J’Nai Bridges, Beth Morrison, Camille A. Brown, Esperanza Spalding, & Carlos Simon Named Part of The Kennedy Center’s 50 Cultural Leaders

In celebration of The Kennedy Center’s 50th anniversary, the organization has inducted 50 cultural leaders that represent its hopes for the next 5o years. “The Kennedy Center Next 50” includes both individual artists, writers, chefs, athletes, and other leaders and organizations that are paving the way forward in their fields. The initiative will have “the cultural leaders will take part {…}

Jan 24, 2022

Bucklesweet Announces Client Events for Spring 2022

Bucklesweet has announced its client performance lineup for March and April 2022. With events set to take place in Washington, D.C., New York City, Florida, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Los Angeles, audiences around the United States will enjoy live performances across a range of genres and styles. For this article, only vocal performances are listed, and these are by state. Washington {…}

Jul 30, 2021

Anthony Roth Costanzo, J’Nai Bridges & Anett Fritsch Lead New CD/DVD Releases

This week audiences are in for two different opera recordings. One comes from the contemporary repertoire and the other comes from the classical period. Here is a look. Akhnaten The Metropolitan Opera releases its acclaimed production by Phelim McDermott on DVD, Blu-Ray, and CD on Philip Glass’ label Orange Mountain Music. The cast includes Anthony Roth Costanzo, J’Nai Bridges, Dísella {…}

Jul 24, 2021

J’Nai Bridges, Joyce DiDonato, Davóne Tines Headline Washington Performing Arts’ 2021-22 Season

Washington Performing Arts has announced its 2021-22 season. For the purposes of this article, we will only be focusing on vocal performances. “Living the Dream… Singing the Dream” will feature the Washington Performing Arts Gospel Choirs under the direction of Michele Fowlin and Theodore Thorpe III. The concert, which will be a tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. {…}

Jul 23, 2021

J’Nai Bridges, Golda Schultz & Gabriella Reyes Lead LA Philharmonic’s 2021-22 Season

(Credit: Dario Acosta) The LA Philharmonic has announced its star-studded and diverse 2021-22 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances to be offered throughout the season. Gustavo Dudamel conducts Golda Schultz in Strauss’ Four Last Songs. The program also includes the composer’s Death and Transfiguration and Schoenberg’s Transfigured Night. Performance Dates: Oct. 14-17, 2021 Gustavo Dudamel will conduct {…}

Jul 23, 2021

Renée Fleming, Ana María Martínez & J’Nai Bridges Lead Houston Symphony’s 2021-22 Season

(Credit: Houston Symphony Orchestra) The Houston Symphony has announced its 2021-22 season featuring world-class soloists and Andrés Orozco-Estrada’s final season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. The season opens with Steven Reineke conducting Renée Fleming. Performance Date: Sept. 11, 2021 Andrea Bocelli joins the Houston Symphony for a special evening. Performance Date: Oct. 11, 2021 Bernard Labadie conducts Houston {…}

Jun 28, 2021

J’Nai Bridges, Lawrence Brownlee, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Annette Dasch, Catalina Cuervo Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

One thing you’ll notice in this week’s streaming recommendations is that classical repertory staples are not at a premium. However, there are a ton of unique projects and works to experience for the first time, some really pushing the boundaries of the audiovisual medium and opera. Here are our top 10 operas to stream this week. Sāvitri – Against the {…}

Jun 21, 2021

Russell Thomas, Joyce DiDonato, J’Nai Bridges, Pene Pati, Brenda Rae Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

Operatic masterpieces make up half of the recommendations this week. But there are several unique competitions, recitals, modern operas, and the like on offer. Let’s jump into it. (***Some of these performances may be region-blocked (only accessible to people connected to a network in a specific country). But you can gain access by using a VPN. For find out more, click here. {…}

Jun 14, 2021

J’Nai Bridges, Karen Slack, Ana María Martínez, Luciano Pavarotti, Luca Pisaroni Headline Top 10 Operas to Stream This Week

This week’s recommendations kick off with a modern work followed by a long line of performances and productions dedicated to some of the repertory favorites. As we head toward the end of the week, the theme shifts to major commemorations of JUNETEENTH. Here’s a look a the Top 10 operas to stream this week. Le Soulier de Satin – Paris {…}

Jun 10, 2021

Renata Scotto, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Sonya Yoncheva, Jamie Barton Headline Weeks 66, 67, & 68 of Metropolitan Opera’s Nightly Streams

The Metropolitan Opera has announced its next three weeks of nightly streams. The first week will center on Father’s Day, and the following week will celebrate Pride Month, highlighting great performances by artists from the LGBTQ+ community. The final week will be focused on American composers. Additionally, the 1997 telecast of Britten’s “Billy Budd,” featuring Philip Langridge, Dwayne Croft, and {…}

May 26, 2021

J’Nai Bridges, Susan Graham, Renée Fleming Headline Kennedy Center’s 2021-22 Fortas Chamber Music Concerts

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2021-22 Fortas Chamber Music Concerts. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal performances. Mezzo-soprano Susan Graham will join forces with Music from Copland House Ensemble for works by Jalbert, Harbison, and Danielpour. Performance Date: Nov. 4, 2021 Mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges will perform {…}

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