Zachary James, Maria Maksakova, & Bryan Murray Headline Talents of the World’s Online International Music Festival

Talents of the World has announced the lineup for its 3rd International Music Festival. Normally held at Carnegie Hall, this year’s festival will instead be presented virtually, and will feature a number of renowned and emerging artists. The festival will open on December 12 with “Classical Christmas with the Stars,” a program of arias, duets, and ensemble numbers that celebrate {…}

Mar 17, 2020

Q & A: Soprano Maria Maksakova On Developing Her Voice While Supporting Young Artists

Russian soprano Maria Maksakova has led a storied life in the performing arts. Coming from a family of prominent artists, Maksakova performed with leading Russian theaters such as the Bolshoi Theatre, Mariinsky Theatre, Helikon Opera; internationally, she has sung on stages in Tokyo, Vienna, London, Helsinki, and Baden-Baden. On the screen, Maksakova has served as a TV presenter and co-host {…}

Dec 30, 2019

Russian Soprano Maria Maksakova Signs With Spotlight Artists Management

(Source: Maria Maksakova Facebook) Soprano Maria Maksakova will be represented by Spotlight Artists Management. Maksakova, a winner of the 2002 Elena Obraztsova Young Opera Singers Competition, has performed with such prominent companies as the Bolshoi Theater, Mariinsky Opera Company and National Opera of Ukraine. She is coming off her Carnegie Hall debut with the Talents of the World and has {…}

Dec 30, 2019

Talents of the World 2019 Review: Christmas Ball

On December 22, 2019, Talents of the World returned to Carnegie Hall for their second annual Christmas Ball. Featuring a program of opera, musical theatre, traditional songs, and holiday favorites, Sunday’s concert saw the company and guest artists delight the audience through irresistible renditions of beloved works. Drinking Songs & More Opening the concert was company president and baritone David {…}

Dec 10, 2019

Talents of the World 2019 Review: International Voice Competition Grand Finals

On December 5, 2019, Talents of the World held the grand finals for their third International Voice Competition. Sixteen finalists from across the competition’s regions came together before a panel of judges, comprised of Talents of the World’s directors as well as prominent artistic managers. The opening remarks were delivered by company artistic director Olga Lisovskaya, dedicating this competition to {…}