Opera Naples has announced that Sherrill Milnes will be the Honorary Chairman of the company’s annual fundraising gala, “An Egyptian Fantasy,” which will be held on December 11, 2018. In a press release Milnes said, “In little more than a decade, Opera Naples has distinguished itself from many others by building a home of its own and creating an academy {…}
The 15th edition of the Festival d’Art Vocal de Montréal, as presented by the Institut Canadien d’Art Vocal (ICAV), has just announced its summer slate. The showcase, which runs between July 23 and August 10, is set to include a wide range of masterclasses, concerts, recitals, and a production of Massenet’s “Cendrillon.” Here is a breakdown of what is in {…}
This week Erato has two releases featuring legendary artists and one of today’s most sought-after singers. One releases features rarely performed works while the other features a new edition of a popular work. Here is a look: Orfeo ed Euridice Erato releases a new recording of Gluck’s 1174 classic opera with Philippe Jaroussky and Amanda Forsythe in the lead roles. Diego Fasolis {…}
From April 7 -16, students of opera will have the opportunity to study under a number of distinguished instructors at the 2018 Opera Naples Academy. The program, now entering its second year, consists of one-on-one vocal coaching in addition to lectures and classes, all building up to a public performance on April 16. Among the faculty are soprano Veronica Villarroel, {…}
James Morris and Sherrill Milnes were both born on Jan. 10, though Milnes is 12 years older than his American colleague. The two shared the stage on several occasions with Milnes taking on leading baritone roles and Morris championing the leading bass parts. Their voices usually aren’t categorized in the same manner, Milnes being a baritone and Morris a bass-baritone. {…}
What do you do after you’ve taught, formed a young artist program and had a legendary career as a singer and conductor? The answer? Direct opera. That is exactly what famed baritone Sherrill Milnes has embarked on alongside his wife, Maria Zouves. In collaboration with the Prague Summer Nights, presented by Classical Movements, the duo has already directed two Mozart {…}
Audiences expecting new CDs by some of today’s greatest stars will be disappointed to see there are no new selections. However, there will be new products to rediscover classic recordings and legendary artists. Check it out! Rosamunda d’Inghilterra Did you miss the DVD of Donizetti’s rarely performed work? Well, this week audiences will get a CD version of the same performance {…}