Savannah VOICE Festival has unveiled its upcoming slate for the final week of its August 2023 festival. “The events truly showcase the legacy of Sherrill Milnes by highlighting his accomplishments as a singer and mentor to many aspiring young artists,” said the festival’s Artistic Director Jorge Parodi in an official press statement. “We are so thankful to Charles H. Morris {…}
Cincinnati Song Initiative (CSI) has announced the launch “The Fellowship of the Song,” which will run between May 19-26, 2024. The training program, which is designed for five exceptional singers and five pianist to further their study and performance opportunities, will provide participants with daily song workshops, two public concerts, and private coachings with such artists as pianist Margo Garrett {…}
Opera Columbus announced the promotion of two staff members into new arts administration roles and welcomed a new member to the team. Rachel Will (she/her), who served as Creative Programs Director and the Cooper-Bing Competition Associate Producer, will move into the role of Director of Advancement. She will manage and optimize Opera Columbus’ organizational development processes and will continue in {…}
This August, Florida Grand Opera is set to shine the spotlight on its administrative staff in “Staff Sing.” Per an official press release, the company will feature soprano/Director of Finance Susana Diaz, mezzo-soprano/Artistic Administration and Finance Associate Lauren Frick, contralto/Marketing and Communications Manager Cindy Sadler, tenor/Development Associate Peter Rivera, baritone/Director of Artistic Operations Matt Cooksey, and bass-baritone/Samuel M. Townsend Studio {…}
Chanticleer is set to present “Labyrinths” on July 22 at St. Mary’s Abbey in Morristown, NJ. The event, which is being presented by Music in the Somerset Hills, will feature music by such composers as Josquin des Prez, Joni Mitchell, Caroline Shaw, George Walker, and Trevor Weston, among others. The company will also present commissions by Stephen Paulus and Zhou {…}
(Photo Credit Jamie Pham) California-based Pacific Chorale has announced its 2023-24 season. “Pacific Chorale has flourished for nearly six decades, filling a vital artistic role in Orange County and beyond. The range and scope of our programming speaks to the tremendous talent of our gifted singers,” Pacific Chorale President and CEO Andrew Brown said in an official press statement. “We {…}
(Credit: Jamie Fisher, Wesley Johnson, Carlo Allemano, Brent Dundore / Dan Norman, Roman Makhumotov) Washington Concert Opera will present its annual gala on Sept. 20, 2023 at the Embassy of France. The showcase will feature soprano Erin Morley and pianist Gerald Martin Moore. The soprano performed with Washington Concert Opera in 2022, taking on the title role of “Lakmé.” Per {…}
The Atlanta Opera has unveiled the lineup of Glynn Studio Artists for its upcoming 2023-2024 season. The selected artists include mezzo-soprano Aubrey Odle, soprano Amanda Sheriff, director Nora Winsler, and bass-baritone Jason Zacher, meanwhile tenor Kameron Lopreore has been chosen for a second season. The Studio Artists will be given training and stage experience, including some lead performances and major {…}
Opera Baltimore has announced that it is adding a few performances for its productions of “Eugene Onegin” and “The Impresario.” The company made the announcement via social media noting that “Yup, it’s true! With our shows selling out, it makes us sad to have to put so many folks on our waiting list for tickets – so we are doing {…}
Arkansas’ TheatreSquared (T2) is set to undergo a change in leadership this fall. Per an official announcement, longtime Executive Director/Producer Martin Miller will step down from his current role. Since he took over the role in 2009, T2‘s revenues exceeded expenses, growing from $160,000 to $7.5 million annually. “Co-leading TheatreSquared has been a privilege, a joy, and an ever-rewarding adventure,” {…}
The Boston Lyric Opera is set to open its 2023-24 season with a new “Madama Butterfly.” The production will open at the Emerson Colonial Theatre from Sept. 14 to 24 after a years-long, groundbreaking cultural journey designed to examine the opera’s complex production history. The opera will also be presented by Asian and Asian-American artists seeking to reclaim a nearly {…}