On June 28, 2024, Italian tenor Lando Bartolini died at the age of 87. Born on April 11, 1937 in Prato, Italy, the tenor went on to study at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia after winning the Mario Lanza Award in 1968. He began his career in Philadelphia...

Obituary: Tenor Lando Bartolini Dies at 87

New York City, NY

The 2024-25 season of the George and Nora London Foundation for Singers will present the 53rd edition of the foundation’s annual competition. The final round of the competition, which is open to the public, takes place on Feb. 21, 2025, at the Morgan Library and Museum. Approximately a dozen singers compete for five George London Awards of $12,000 each. Those finalists who do not receive George London Awards receive Encouragement Awards of $2,000. In addition to the annual competition, the George and Nora London Foundation also presents a recital series to give grantees exposure and experience, and, in many cases, a New York recital debut. The foundation also awards scholarships to promising high school students attending the pre-college program of The Juilliard School.

George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Announces Its 53rd Annual Competition & Recital by Megan Moore

Santa Fe, NM

The Santa Fe Opera has announced a cast change for Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.”. The company said that soprano and Apprentice singer Rachel Fitzgerald will make her Santa Fe Opera debut in the role of Donna Anna in “Don Giovanni” with performances on June 29, July 5, and July 10. Santa Fe added, “The originally scheduled soprano Teresa Perrotta has withdrawn for personal reasons. The casting for the role in the remaining performances will be announced at a later date.”

Santa Fe Opera Announces Cast Change for ‘Don Giovanni’

The Los Angeles Opera has announced the 2024-25 members of the Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program. The new members include soprano Gabrielle Turgeon; tenors Nathan Bowles and Yuntong Han; baritone Hyungjin Son; and bass-baritone Vinícius Costa. Soprano Kathleen O’Mara will be a returning artist for her second year with the program.

Los Angeles Opera Unveils Members of 2024-25 Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

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Nubya Garcia has announced a new album. Odyssey, the follow-up to her 2020 debut, Source, arrives September 20 on Concord Jazz, with contributors including Esperanza Spalding, Richie Seivwright, and Georgia Anne Muldrow. Listen to a single, “The Seer,” below. “The Seer,” Garcia said in press materials, is about...

Nubya Garcia Announces New Album Odyssey, Shares Song: Listen

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Male singers, with their diverse vocal ranges and emotive performances, captivate audiences across genres. From the soaring tenors of opera to the soulful crooners of R&B, each singer brings a unique timbre and style to their music. They navigate themes of love, heartbreak, and resilience, connecting with listeners on a deeply emotional level. Through their powerful voices and dynamic stage presence, male singers command attention and leave a lasting impact on the music industry. Their talent and artistry continue to inspire and uplift audiences worldwide, making them iconic figures in the realm of popular music.

15 Best Male Singers of All Time

The 1960s was a time of electric guitars, groovy rhythms, and insightful lyrics. In the heart of this era, The Moody Blues emerged with a sound that took listeners on a trip through their minds and the universe. This band mixed rock with classical music and storytelling, giving us songs that are more than just tunes—they are emotional experiences. Let’s dive into ten songs by The Moody Blues that perfectly capture the spirit of the ’60s psychedelic era.

10 Moody Blues Songs That Epitomize the ’60s Psychedelic Era

New Orleans, LA

Today marks the much-anticipated grand opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World, with Disneyland Resort set to debut the attraction later this year. In conjunction with this magical event, Walt Disney Records has released the official soundtrack for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, now available across all streaming platforms.

Terence Blanchard, PJ Morton, Jon Batiste, and More Create Magic for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Soundtrack

Jacksonville, FL

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Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

Arte is set to present three of Festival Aix-En-Provence’s productions on its streaming platform. It all starts with “Iphigénie en Aulide-Iphigénie en Tauride” on July 11 and will be available until Dec. 11, 2025. The productions stars Corinne Winters, Russell Braun, Véronique Gens, Alasdair Kent, Nicolas Cavallier, Soula Parassidis, Florian Sempey, Stanislas de Barbeyrac, and Alexandre Duhamel. Emmanuelle Haïm conducts the production by Dmitri Tcherniakov.

Arte to Stream Three of Festival Aix-En-Provence’s 2024 Productions

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	When Will Brill got home after winning his first Tony award, he was a little, well….spooked. “I was in bed and somebody texted me like, ‘How are you feeling?’” Brill recalls. “And I was suddenly hit with like, There’s a Tony in this house. It can’t be seen. It is lurking! So weird.”‘The Outsiders,’ ‘Stereophonic’ and More Record-Setters at the 2024 Tony Awards








	A week after winning best featured actor in a play for his performance in Stereophonic, Brill admits it still “feels a little weird.” His portrayal of Reg – the hilarious, endearing, and often frighteningly coke-and-booze-addled bass player in Stereophonic’s...

Tony Winner Will Brill on Thanking His Therapist and Becoming a Bassist for ‘Stereophonic’

Former teacher Jeffrey Clayton, convicted of lewd behavior with a student at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, walked briskly up to the Duval County Courthouse on Friday carrying a small backpack.

Former Douglas Anderson teacher sentenced to 10 years

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Before becoming one of the world's most popular voices, crooner Tony Bennett served in Europe alongside the US Army.

Jazz Legend Tony Bennett Stormed Europe and Liberated a Concentration Camp At The End of World War II

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This is what you’d call a real “Family Event.”. The Hammonds Family Band will perform Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Behringer-Crawford Museum in concert. For Shawn Hammonds, who celebrated birthday 53 on the 19th of June, it marks somewhat of a homecoming.

Hammonds Family Band playing in concert at Behringer-Crawford — Cayson is center stage

The National Philharmonic has announced its 2024-2025. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Verdi’s Requiem will be conducted by Victoria Gau and will star Amber Monroe, Magdalena Wor, Rafael Moras, and Zaikuan Song. Performance Date: Nov. 23, 2024 at The Music Center at Strathmore. Händel’s “Messiah” with...

National Philharmonic Announces 2024-25 Season

The future is so bright, we gotta cue up some Pat Metheny vinyl, STAT. Well, ECM must have gotten wind of our wishes, for the renowned label has just announced it will reissue Metheny’s groundbreaking debut LP, March 1976’s Bright Size Life, on 180g vinyl on August 2, 2024, as part of their rightly vaunted Luminessence Series.

Pat Metheny’s Debut Album, 1976’s Bright Size Life, Sees ECM Luminessence Series 180g 1LP Reissue on August 2

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

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Q & A: Tenor Russell Thomas on His Career’s Journey in Opera, Advocacy for Opera Singers & Life That Happens in Between

Content Warning: Please note the following includes some explicit language. American tenor Russell Thomas is now one of the most sought-after tenors of his generation having...

Q & A: Tenor Russell Thomas on His Career’s Journey in Opera, Advocacy for Opera Singers & Life That Happens in Between

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