Alexandra Nowakowski, Joseph Parrish, Meghan Kasanders Headline Carnegie Hall Citywide’s 2023-24 Slate

Carnegie Hall Citywide has unveiled its 2023-24 series of free performances across New York City. Here is a rundown of the classical vocal performances on offer. First up is “Mother, let me live!’ starring soprano Alexandra Nowakowski and pianist Michał Biel. The duet will present a program of works by Massenet, Szymanowski, Toldrá, Falla, Obradors, Dvorak, Debussy, and Granados. Performance {…}

Dec 18, 2021

Opera Ithaca to Present New Filmed Production of ‘Hansel and Gretel’

On Dec. 19, 2021, Opera Ithaca will present the world premiere of their original film production of “Hansel and Gretel.” The production will feature a new English libretto by OI Artistic Director Ben Robinson. This adaptation casts the Witch as a celebrity chef, who hosts the children on her show as both the guest stars and main ingredients. The project {…}

Feb 28, 2020

J’Nai Bridges, Ryan McKinny, Katie van Kooten Headline Top 6 Operas to See This Weekend – North America

New and old come together in this weekend’s major picks. There will be a unique world premiere as well as a revival of two recent premieres. You also have a mix of some repertory staples taking the nation’s capital by storm. Anna Bolena – Baltimore Concert Opera, Maryland The Baltimore Concert Opera continues its season with a presentation of the {…}

Jan 30, 2020

Andrés Orozco-Estrada & Elizabeth DeShong Highlight Houston Symphony Orchestra’s 2020-21 Season

(Credit: Houston Symphony Orchestra) The Houston Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2020-21 season featuring three vocal performances. Andrés Orozco-Estrada conducts the rarely performed work Schmidt’s “The Book with Seven Seals.” The cast is set to include Christian Elsner, Nicholas Brownlee, Meghan Kasanders, Kelley O’Connor, Maximilian Schmitt and Jan Martiník. The Houston Symphony Chorus is led by Betsy Cook Weber. Performance {…}

Jan 25, 2020

Carnegie Hall 2019-20 Season Review: SongStudio

(Photo Credit: Jennifer Taylor) On Jan. 14, 2020, SongStudio opened its second year of masterclasses and performances at Carnegie Hall, continuing in the legacy of supporting and nurturing young artists started by revered mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne. Among the distinguished instructors of the program, led by Renée Fleming, were Elīna Garanča, Julia Bullock, Gabriel Kahane, and Hartmut Holl, Gabriel Kahane The {…}

Apr 3, 2019

Metropolitan Opera 2018-19 Review: National Council Auditions Grand Final

On March 31, 2019, the Metropolitan Opera’s National Council Auditions were brought to a thrilling conclusion with their grand finals concert. Hosted by countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo, nine young finalists took to the Metropolitan’s stage for the first time to share their artistic gifts with the audience. Opening the afternoon’s concert was soprano Meghan Kasanders, singing “Dich, teure Halle’ from {…}

Mar 24, 2019

Met Opera National Council Auditions 2019 Finalists Announces

The finalists for the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions have been revealed. The nine finalists are set to compete in the Grand Finals on the Met stage on March 31, 2019. The finalists include three tenors (Piotr Buszewski, Dashaui Chen, and Miles Mykkanen), three sopranos (Alaysha Fox, Meghan Kasanders, and Elena Villalón), one mezzo-soprano (Michaela Wolz), one baritone (Thomas Glass), {…}

Feb 19, 2019

Here Are The Winners Of the American Vocal Arts 2019 International Collegiate Singing Competition

The American Vocal Arts 2019 International Collegiate Singing Competition has announced its winners. The competition’s goal is to award the top singers from around the globe we are enrolled or have recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in music. First place went to soprano Carolina López Moreno, show studies at Manahattan Schol of Music. She is also the {…}