Julia Bullock Set for Baltimore Recital Debut

Soprano Julia Bullock is set to make her Baltimore recital debut on Jan. 14, 2024. The concert kicks off at 5:30 p.m. local time. The Grammy-nominated artist will appear alongside pianist Bretton Brown in a program at Shriver Hall featuring music by Samuel Barber, Connie Converse, Francis Poulenc, Kurt Weill, Richard Strauss, Alban Berg, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein, Mary Rodgers, Bob Dylan, Antonín Dvořák, Elizabeth Cotten and C. Austin Miles. “When considering material {…}

Nov 6, 2023

Opera Omaha Adds Performance of ‘El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered’

Opera Omaha has announced that it has added “El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered” as a special addition to the company’s 23-24 Season. The performance will be held on Dec. 11 at the Lied Education Center for the Arts on the Creighton University campus. Performed by the American Modern Opera Project, John Adams and Peter Sellars’ “El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered” celebrates Latin {…}

Sep 8, 2023

American Modern Opera Company Announces US Tour of ‘El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered’

(Photo credit: Allison-Michael-Orenstein, Thomas Leonard, Stefan Ruiz, & the Lyric Opera of Chicago) The American Modern Opera Company has announced its US Tour of “El Niño: Nativity Reconsidered” for Dec. 11-22. John Adams and Peter Sellars’ chamber work celebrates Latin American poets and the voices of women. Performing alongside the concept designer of the performance soprano Julia Bullock, is contralto {…}

Aug 25, 2023

Julia Bullock Returns to Park Avenue Armory

Julia Bullock is set to return to the Park Avenue Armory on Sept. 11 and 13, 2023. Bullock is set to perform alongside pianist John Arida in a recital that includes music by Franz Schubert, Hugo Wolf, Connie Converse, Luciano Berio, Gioachino Rossini, John Cage, Pat Castleton/Spencer Williams Cora “Lovie” Austin/Alberta Hunter, Cora “Lovie” Austin, Billie Holiday/Sonny White, Nina Simone/Weldon, Nina Simone, {…}

Jun 30, 2023

Asmik Grigorian & Jakub Józef Orliński Lead 2023 Opus Klassik Award Winners

Opus Klassik Awards have announced the 2023 winners. The Female Singer of the Year was awarded to Asmik Grigorian for her debut album “Dissonance,” while the Male Singer of the Year saw Jakub Józef Orliński recognized for his CD release “Farewells.” Conductor of the Year went to Jakub Hrůša for “Hans Rott: Symphony No. 1” while Composer of the Year was given {…}

May 24, 2023

Julia Bullock Releases Open Letter to Kansas City Symphony Orchestra over Josh Jones’ Tenure Dispute

Julia Bullock has written an open letter to the Kansas City Symphony following percussionist Josh Jones’ dispute over his denied tenure. The soprano took to social media and said, “To the Kansas City Symphony, Board of Directors, Orchestra Members, and Administration: After two weeks of struggling to understand the ongoing dispute regarding the tenure process of percussionist Josh Jones, I {…}

May 16, 2023

Irene Theorin, Joyce DiDonato, Christian Gerhaher & Maria Callas Lead New CD/DVD Releases

This week audiences will get rereleases of Maria Callas’ legendary performances as well as DVDs of two modern productions. Man Up / Man Down Sono Luminus releases “Man Up / Man Down,” the debut release from Constellation Men’s Ensemble (CME). Featured on the album are two world premiere recordings, both commissioned by the group for their annual new music weekend, {…}

Apr 27, 2023

Julia Bullock, Iestyn Davies, Louise Kwong, Ilker Arcayürek, Catriona Morison Headline Edinburgh International Festival’s 2023 Season

The Edinburgh International Festival has unveiled its 2023 season. For the purposes of this article, our focus will be solely on vocal performances. It all kicks off with a performance of Tan Dun’s “Buddha Passion,” conducted by the composer himself. Soloists include Louise Kwong, Samantha Chong, Chen Chen, Sun Li, Batubagen, Tan Weiwei, and Chen Yining. Performance Dates: August 5, {…}

Apr 25, 2023

Julia Bullock, Michael Fabiano, Javier Camarena, Anna Pirozzi, Freddie De Tommaso Headline Liceu+ Streaming Slate for 2023-24

The Gran Teatre del Liceu has announced the programming for its 2023-24 Liceu+ slate. The company will live stream “Eugene Onegin.” The opera stars Svetlana Aksenova, Audun Iversen, and Alexey Neklyudov. Josep Pons conducts. Streaming Date: Oct. 8, 2023 / Special Edition in November 2023 Next up is “Antony and Cleopatra” with Julia Bullock and Gerald Finley. John Adams conducts. {…}

Apr 19, 2023

Julia Bullock & Mark Padmore Highlight Shriver Hall’s 2023-24 Season

The Shriver Hall Concert Series, Baltimore’s premier presenter of chamber music ensembles and solo recitalists, has announced its 2023-24 (its 58th) concert season. For the purposes of this article, we will highlight the vocal performances only. Soprano Julia Bullock makes her Baltimore recital debut alongside pianist Bretton Brown. The two will perform a wide-ranging program featuring works by Schubert, Schumann, {…}

Mar 23, 2023

Dutch National Opera Forward Festival 2023 Review: Perle Noire, Meditations For Joséphine

Photo: Ruth Walz Josephine Baker was born into poverty in the early 1900s in St. Louis, Missouri, at a time when open discrimination against black people was enshrined in the Jim Crow laws. By the age of 12, she had dropped out of school and, within a year, was married. Fast forward to the mid-1920s, and she was the toast {…}