Columbus, OH

The Greek National Opera has announced its 2024-25 season. Corinne Winters, Véronique Gens, Tassis Christoyanniszu, Alexandre Duhamel, Dionysios Sourbis, and Stanislas de Barbeyrac star in Gluck’s “Iphigénie en Aulide” & “Iphigénie en Tauride” double bill. Michael Hofstetter conducts the new production by Dmitri Tcherniakov.

Ekaterina Semenchuk, Corinne Winters & Dimitri Platanias Lead Greek National Opera’s 2024-25 Season

The Teatro dell’Opera di Roma is set to celebrate Giacomo Puccini with Puccini’s “Tosca” at the Caracalla Festival. The opera will be presented from July 5 through August 9 with set design by Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas. Francesco Micheli will direct and Antonino Fogliani will conduct.

Sonya Yoncheva & Carmen Giannattasio Lead Caracalla Festival’s ‘Tosca’

Austrian-born composer, conductor, and pianist Hannah Eisendle has signed with Boosey & Hawkes for publishing agreement. Regarding her new contract, Eisendle said, “I’ve always had a strong preference for works of the 20th and 21st centuries, so I have repeatedly held scores published by Boosey & Hawkes in my hands in recent years—both as a composer and as a conductor—and have studied them with great admiration. I feel honored to know that I am now joining those composers who are particularly important to me. What a great pleasure it is to be with a publishing house that is so committed to promoting contemporary compositions!”

Hannah Eisendle Signs with Boosey & Hawkes in

Soprano Angel Blue & Tenor Russell Thomas Lead Breathtaking Revival. One of the more frequent criticisms aimed at opera singers, by those not acquainted in any way with the art form, pertains to what it is, exactly, they do other than sing. In OperaWire’s interview with the Cavaradossi of this production, Russell Thomas, the tenor said of many critics: “it’s a career that everybody who can never DO what it is that we do, has an opinion about what it is that we do.”

Royal Opera House 2023-24 Review: Tosca

Mezzo-soprano Olesya Petrova has joined the roster of Tact Artist Management. Petrova recently received acclaim for her performances as Madame Ulrica Arvidsson in “Un Ballo in Maschera” at the Metropolitan Opera with OperaWire noting, ” Petrova opened her aria with a menacing tone as she dug into the lowest notes of her chest voice.” She also sang the role at the Deutsche Oper Berlin, and Teatro de la Maestranza.

Olesya Petrova Joins Tact Artist Management

The Belgian artist has passed away due to breast cancer. Born in Libramont-Chevigny, Belgium, Devos studied at the Institut de Musique et de Pédagogie in Namur with Benoît Giaux and Élise Gäbele. She went on to get a Master of Art in 2013 at the Royal Academy of Music in London, under Lillian Watson.

Soprano Jodie Devos Has Died, Aged 35

Tom Ball is a legendary America's Got Talent and Britain's Got Talent alum — and hopefully someday there will be a place for him on the Broadway or West End stage. In 2022, Ball astonished the Britain's Got Talent Judges with this incredible vocals, eventually placing third overall, before jumping the pond to compete in America's Got Talent: All Stars.

Tom Ball's Remarkable Cover of West Side Story's "Somewhere" Is a Vocal Triumph

Anna Netrebko’s manager has responded to Peter Gelb’s latest comments regarding the diva in a May 2024 interview with Diapason. In a recent issue with the French magazine, Miguel Esteban, Netrebko’s manager said, “Peter Gelb insinuates that he has private information, but in reality, Anna Netrebko’s opinion on Putin and the war in Ukraine is public. In her March 30, 2022 statement, Anna Netrebko clarified that she was at arm’s length from Putin or the Russian government. She declared her opposition to the war on February 26, 2022, two days after the start of the conflict, and again on March 1 and 30, 2022. Anna Netrebko has stated that she loves her home country (even though she kept her word and has not set foot there since February 2022) but she has never used the words that Peter Gelb attributes to her (“I support my country.”).”

Anna Netrebko’s Manager Responds to Peter Gelb’s Recent Comments in Diapason

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

CBS San Francisco

Genre-smashing Los Angeles "psychedelic soul" band Chicano Batman delivered an electrifying set of Latin grooves to a packed Stern Grove Sunday afternoon.
    CBS Sports Bay Area reporter and anchor Matt Lively introduced the acts at Stern Grove Sunday.
    Colombian-Canadian singer Lido Pimienta kicked off the show at Stern Grove with her positive, politically charged songs.
    Lido Pimienta performs at Stern Grove.
    Lido Pimienta performs at Stern Grove
    Crowd enjoys Lido Pimienta at Stern Grove
    Lido Pimienta performs at Stern Grove
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Photos: Chicano Batman brings Latin dance party to Stern Grove

San Francisco, CA

The Help Is on The Way: BROADWAY & BEYOND 30th Anniversary Concert & Gala on Sun., July 14, 2024,7:30 pm is truly a milestone to be celebrated. When Ken Henderson and Joe Seiler began the Richmond / Ermet Aid Foundation in 1995 and producing these concerts, they could not have imagined how many lives have been affected, touched and made better due to their ability to bring the community, performers and the many beneficiaries together to give back and raise money for a myriad of worthy causes.

HELP IS ON THE WAY: BROADWAY & BEYOND 30th Anniversary Concert & Gala

Brooklyn, NY

Marshall Allen of the Sun Ra Arkestra onstage in Brooklyn on Oct. 22, 2021. (Nate Palmer/The New York Times) NEW YORK, NY.- In late June, the Sun Ra Arkestra was onstage at Roulette in Brooklyn, swinging its way through “Queer Notions,” a jaunty big-band tune by saxophonist Coleman Hawkins. The rendition hewed closely to the relaxed, seesaw riffing of the original, recorded by Fletcher Henderson and His Orchestra in 1933. But there was one prominent difference: the barrage of bleeps, whooshes and wobbly theremin-like tones emanating from an EVI — short for electronic valve instrument — played by Marshall Allen, the multi-instrumentalist and longtime Arkestra mainstay who had recently celebrated his 100th birthday.

At 100, the intergalactic jazz hero Marshall Allen is still on a mission

Daily Mail

The Italian tenor, 65, will take over the iconic annual festival presented by American Express, which will run from June 29 to July 14.

Andrea Bocelli, 65, performs an emotional song with his daughter Virginia, 12, ahead of Hyde Park show

High Point, NC

Happy birthday to Fantasia Barrino, aka Fantasia, born on June 30, 1984. The High Point, North Carolina-born Fantasia emerged as a powerhouse vocalist and entertainer, capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide with her unforgettable run on the third season of American Idol in 2004. Her rendition of Gershwin’s "Summertime" showcased a depth and maturity well beyond her years, earning her the title of that season's winner and remaining to this day one of the great American Idol moments.

Happy 40th Birthday to singer extraordinaire, Fantasia

Coldplay capped a guest-filled performance at the 2024 Glastonbury festival with actor Michael J. Fox playing guitar with the British band. Femi Kuti, Victoria Canal, Little Simz, Laura Mvula and Elyanna were also among those joining frontman and his bandmates during their set Saturday at the long-running festival. Michael J....

Watch Michael J. Fox Perform With Coldplay At Glastonbury

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Emily Standley Allard

If you know someone born under the zodiac sign of Cancer, you've probably felt the intensity of their emotions. When a Cancer gets emotional, they can turn a light shower into a monsoon or a friendly hug into a lifetime commitment! Cancer, the fourth sign of the zodiac, spans from June 21 to July 22. Represented by the Crab, Cancer is a Water sign, deeply connected to emotions, intuition, and the subconscious. Governed by the Moon, which represents emotions, Cancer is known for its profound sensitivity, nurturing nature, and emotional depth. Let's delve into the complexities of Cancer and explore why they are considered one of the most emotional and sensitive signs of the zodiac.

The Most Sensitive and Emotional Zodiac Sign

Ultimate Classic Rock

David Gilmour has released a new single, a cover of the Montgolfier Brothers' 1999 song "Between Two Points," featuring his daughter Romany Gilmour on vocals and harp. "I've had that song on my playlist since it was released," David Gilmour explained in a press release. "More recently I mentioned it to one or two people: I assumed that it had been a hit, but no one knew it. I asked Romany to give it a go."

Listen to David Gilmour’s New Single ‘Between Two Points’

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc., has announced the release of “SESSIONS Volume 1,” a jazz album featuring eight original compositions by The Peter Erskine Quartet. Produced with mastering studio Sterling Sound, McIntosh says the goal was the best sounding record possible while retaining the artistry and passion from the studio session.

McIntosh Releases ‘SESSIONS Volume 1’ Vinyl Album Featuring The Peter Erskine Quartet

Madonna, born Madonna Louise Ciccone on August 16, 1958, is an iconic American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She is often referred to as the “Queen of Pop” and is recognized for her groundbreaking contributions to music, fashion, and popular culture. Madonna rose to prominence in the early...

10 Best Madonna Songs of All Time

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As drug use became more prevalent in the 1960s, pop music reflected the times. Songs that glamorized getting high flooded the airwaves. The Beatles’ “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit” and “Purple Haze” by the Jimi Hendrix Experience had some of the more obvious references to drugs; others, like the Association’s “Along Comes Mary,” were more oblique.

Paul Revere & the Raiders' Revolutionary Anti-Drug Song 'Kicks'

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Great Performances to Broadcast Lise Davidsen’s Summer Night Concert

Great Performances is set to present the Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2024 on August 23, 2024. The concert, which took place on...

Great Performances to Broadcast Lise Davidsen’s Summer Night Concert

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