Opera Verace Foundation Announces First Breakout Stars Opera Gala

On May 16, the Vienna Konzerthaus will host the first ever Breakout Stars Opera Gala produced by the Opera Verace Foundation. This new series of concerts is dedicated to addressing two major challenges facing opera: aging audiences and the barriers talented singers face in the transition from training to professional careers. Composer and conductor Alma Deutscher will lead the concert {…}

Leah Hawkins, Elza van den Heever, J’Nai Bridges, Will Liverman, Soloman Howard Lead Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2026-27 Season

(Photo credits: Acosta, Brown, Simpson, Adjahoe) Philadelphia Orchestra announces its 2026-27 season. This article only features vocal concerts. Opening night features soloists Leah Hawkins, J’Nai Bridges, Issachah Savage, and Ryan Speedo Green in Beethoven “Symphony” No. 9. They are joined by the Philadelphia Symphonic Choir led by Joe Miller. The U.S. premiere of Hisaishi’s “Orbis” is also slated. Yannick Nézet-Séguin {…}

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Opera Verace Foundation Announces First Breakout Stars Opera Gala

Leah Hawkins, Elza van den Heever, J’Nai Bridges, Will Liverman, Soloman Howard Lead Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2026-27 Season