Berkshire Choral International to Perform at University of Denver

Berkshire Choral International will perform at University of Denver’s Newman Center. Anthony Trecek-King leads the chorus in “Mozart Resounding,” a choral-orchestral concert featuring Mozart’s “Coronation Mass” and pieces by two lesser-known contemporaries. Marianna Martines’ “Dixit Dominus” and Nunes Garcia’s “Requiem” will also be performed. Vocal soloists include soprano Laura Strickling, a two time Grammy nominee; mezzo Sadie Cheslak, winner of {…}

Laura Strickling to Headline String Orchestra of Brooklyn’s ‘Tragic Love Stories’ Concert

The String Orchestra of Brooklyn will present an evening of tragic love stories on Saturday, May 30 at St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn Heights. Conductor Eli Spindel leads the program, which features soprano Laura Strickling, includes Herrmann’s “Vertigo Suite,” Korngold’s “Marietta’s Lied” from “Die Tote Stadt,” Berlioz’s “Scène d’amour” from “Roméo et Juliette,” and Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo {…}

(UPDATED) ​​Corinne Costell, Naomi Brigell, Karlos Piñero-Mercado, & Ryan Alexander Perform in Ear Taxi Festival 2025

The Ear Taxi Festival’s “The Composer’s Voice,” has announced that it will return to Chicago in fall 2025. This article only features classical voice events. The chamber vocal ensemble, Bella Voce opens the 2025 Festival with the oratorio, “Lost Objects.” The work by Bang on a Can combines choir, electronics, and modern themes. Hannah De Priest, Ryan Belongie, and Luke {…}

Lawrence Brownlee, Julia Bullock, Latonia Moore & Anthony Roth Costanzo Lead Classical Grammy Nominees

The Grammy nominations have been announced. The Best Opera Recording nominees are Blanchard’s Champion featuring Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Ryan Speedo Green, Latonia Moore, and Eric Owens with David Frost as the producer (The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; The Metropolitan Opera Chorus); and Corigliano’s “The Lord Of Cries” featuring Gil Rose, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Kathryn Henry, Jarrett Ott, and David Portillo with Gil {…}

Kang Wang, Nicholas Phan, Hadleigh Adams & Nicole Cabell Lead Seattle Symphony’s 2022-23 Season

The Seattle Symphony has announced its 2022-23 season featuring several international performers. Here is a look at the vocal performance. Enrique Lopez-Yañez conducts José Sibaja and Mónica Ábrego in a program of Latin American music. Performance Dates: Oct. 14 & 16, 2022 Tan Dun conducts his piece “Buddha Passion” with Sen Guo, Huiling Zhu, Kang Wang, Yupeng Wang, Batubagen, and Chen Yining. {…}

Brian Jagde, Juyeon Song, & Laura Strickling Headline New CD/DVD Releases

This week audiences will experience a wide array of new releases from complete opera recordings to solo albums to rarely performed pieces. Here is a look. Il Tabarro  After an acclaimed “Cavalleria rusticana” recording, PENTATONE, Marek Janowski and the Dresdner Philharmonie release Puccini’s “Il Tabarro.” The new recording features Melody Moore as Giorgetta, Brian Jagde as Luigi, and Lester Lynch {…}