(Photo credit: ProPhotoSTL) The Bach Society of Saint Louis unveils its 2025 season lineup. The Society’s Music Director, A. Dennis Sparger leads all performances. The season with Mozart’s “Requiem.” Molly Netter, Clara Osowski, Gene Stenger, and Paul Max Tipton are soloists with the Bach Society Chorus and Orchestra. Performance Date: October 12, 2025 The Christmas Candlelight Concert features John Rutter’s {…}
The American Classical Orchestra launches its 41st season. Elisse Albian serves as soprano soloist in Handel’s “Il delirio amoroso,” HWV 99 with members of the American Classical Orchestra. Thomas Crawford directs. Performance Dates: November 21 & 22, 2025 Soprano Song Hee Lee performs Mozart’s “Exsultate” from “Jubilate” K. 51. Thomas Crawford conducts the American Classical Orchestra. Performance Date: January {…}
The Oratorio Society of New York has announced its 2024-25 season. Soprano Eva Martinez makes her Carnegie Hall debut in “Carmina Burana.” She is joined by tenor John Riesen, baritone John Brancy, choristers of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, and pianists Amir Farid and Blair McMillen. The concert features works by Orff, Brahms, Oliver Caplan, and Libby Larsen. {…}
The Washington Bach Consort has released the details of its 2024-25 season. For the purposes of this article only vocal works are included. Opening the ensemble’s 47th season is Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion.” Aaron Sheehan sings the Evangelist, with Jonathan Woody as Jesus. Sopranos include Clara Rottsolk and Margot Rood, Kristen Dubenion-Smith and Rhianna Cockrell sing the alto parts, with tenors Jacob {…}
The Oratorio Society of New York is set to conclude its 150th Anniversary and 2023-2024 season with Händel’s “Samson.” The concert is slated to take place on May 6, 2024 with Kent Tritle conducting the piece with soloists Nola Richardson, Mary Beth Nelson, Lawrence Jones, Sidney Outlaw, and Joseph Beutel. The three-act oratorio is well-known for the arias “Let the {…}
The Seattle Symphony has announced its programming for the 2024-25 season. This article feature vocal works only. The full season can be found here. Soprano Liv Redpath serves as soloist in Fauré’s “Requiem,” as part of the symphonic series. Kazuki Yamada conducts the Seattle Symphony Chorale and Symphony. Performance Dates: November 21 & 23, 2024 The Northwest Boychoir Apprentices join the {…}
The American Classical Orchestra (ACO), known for its performances on period instruments has unveiled its 2023-24 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. First up is “Gesù Nato,” a concert featuring Bencini’s oratorio and Gianettini’s “Magnificat.” Thomas Crawford conducts the performance at Corpus Christi Church in New York City. Soloists include Linda Tsatsanis, Alex Guerrero, and Kate Maroney. {…}
San Francisco-based Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra has announced its exciting 2022-23 season spotlighting rare works by Handel and featuring Anthony Roth Costanzo, along with 13 guest artist debuts. Here’s what’s in store for Bay Area audiences. For this article, only vocal performances are listed. First up is Händel’s oratorio “Theodora,” featuring mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston in her PBO and American debut, soprano {…}