1 Tilly La Belle Yengo and Joe Kelly Join TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK) This August, outgoing Artistic Director Yamin Choudury will direct his final Artist Development Programme show, ‘A Long Goodbye', which will be performed on Saturday 17 August 2024 on the Hackney Empire's main stage.

Yamin Choudury Directs Final Artist Development Programme Show A LONG GOODBYE at The Hackney Empire

(Photo credit: Julien Benhamou) Let’s talk about chemistry. Cher and Sonny had it; so did Joey and Chandler. And, nowadays, the duo with the most chemistry in classical music is French-Italian mezzo-soprano Lea Desandre and French lutenist Thomas Dunford (D+D for the fans). The concert was extremely solar, gleeful, and gay, reflecting their bright partnership. Their youthful joyfulness even brightened the more melancholic songs, but how often does a recital bring so much happiness?

Festival d’Aix-en-Provence 2024 Review: Lea Desandre + Thomas Dunford

(Photo credit: © Ruth Walz) Puccini in Aix-en-Provence is not an obvious combination, and it was not until 2019 with Christophe Honoré’s “Tosca” production that Lucca’s maestro made his debut in the festival. It was an ultra-revisionist “Tosca”: two primissime donne on the stage, several videoclips, and many other bold choices. It was glorious and thought-provoking. Therefore, expectations for a “Madama Butterfly” were sky-high. If “Tosca”—an arguably less controversial opera—got such a dramatic reading, what would happen to the doomed tale of a Geisha and American Imperialism? Surprisingly enough, the production was underwhelming, unexciting and often derivative.

Festival d’Aix-en-Provence 2024 Review: Madama Butterfly

Bard SummerScape is set to present the first-ever U.S. production of Meyerbeer’s “Le Prophète” in 47 years. The production of the Meyerbeer masterpiece will be directed by Christian Räth and conducted by Leon Botstein. It will star Robert Watson, Jennifer Feinstein, and Amina Edris. “’Le...

Bard SummerScape to Present Historic Production of ‘Le Prophète’

Argentinian/Italian tenor Santiago Ballerini is one of the leading tenors in the Bel Canto repertoire. He has performed at many of the major opera houses throughout North and South America from Opera Nacional de Chile, Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires, Canadian Opera Company, Bellas Artes in Mexico City, and Dallas Opera. He has also performed in Europe at such venues as the Teatro Regio Torino, Opéra National du Bordeaux, Teatro Real, Gran Teatre del Liceu, and more.

Q & A: Santiago Ballerini on Bel Canto, French Opera & Celebrating 15 Years Singing

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

The soprano Ermonela Jaho at Singer Ermonela Jaho, at the Theatre Jeu de Paume in Aix-en-Provence, France, on July 3, 2024. Jaho’s combination of consummate technique and utter commitment has earned her ovations, critical praise and the adoration of her colleagues. (Violette Franchi/The New York Times) AIX-EN-PROVENCE.- “Un bel...

This soprano sings 'the sound of the soul'

On July 13, 2024, German mezzo-soprano Ruth Hesse died at the age of 87,. Born on Sept. 18, 1936, in Wuppertal, Hesse studied with Peter Offermanns in Wuppertal and later in Hamburg. She also studied in Milan and debuted in 1958 at the Theater Lübeck as Orpheus in Gluck’s “Orfeo ed Euridice.” She would continue with the company for two years until 1960 and afterward went to the Staatsoper Hannover where she performed for two seasons. In 1960, she made her debut at the Hamburg State Opera and the Bayreuth Festival and would go on to have a major career with the theaters until 1979.

Obituary: Mezzo-Soprano Ruth Hesse Dies at 87

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Patti LuPone is releasing her first new studio album in almost 20 years Friday.

Broadway star Patti LuPone to release first album in almost 20 years

Bob Dylan has announced a UK headline tour for later this year – including a trio of shows at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Find all the details below. The legendary singer-songwriter is due to bring his ongoing ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways’ world tour to these shores in November. He’ll play 10 gigs throughout the month, kicking off with a performance at BIC Windsor Hall in Bournemouth (November 1).

Bob Dylan announces 2024 ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways’ UK tour, including Royal Albert Hall shows

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Karol G and Andrea Bocelli join forces in new musical collaboration

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Hangover Square by writing team Richard Baker and Charlie Ryall on September 19 at 9:30pm. Be transported at 54 Below to London, 1939, for an unforgettable evening featuring the songs of Hangover Square, a new musical adapted from the novel by Patrick Hamilton, written by up-and-coming UK writing team Baker & Ryall. Hangover Square follows George Harvey Bone in his hopeless infatuation with the cool, unobtainable Netta. As he fights against loneliness, alcoholism, and the unflinching march of the world towards war, can anything put a stop to George's spiral into darkness? Subtitled “A Tale of Darkest Earl's Court,” Hangover Square peers into the murky depths of what it is to be human and at war with oneself, whilst exploring the bars, pubs, hostelries, and characters inhabiting the seedy London underworld at the very moment the world as we knew it changed forever.

New Musical HANGOVER SQUARE to Debut at 54 Below in September

The XXIV Pergolesi Spontini Festival will honor the work and memory of composer Gaspare Spontini in “Spontini Days.”. In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the composer’s birth, “Spontini Days” will take place in his hometown of Maiolati Spontini, between July and Sept. Events will feature original and contemporary reinterpretations of the composer’s operas and arias performed by soprano Khatia Jikidze and tenors Wooseok Choi and Alessandro Fiocchetti, a dance showcase, a music-themed treasure hunt for children, a spiritual concert, and more.

‘Spontini Days’ Takes Place as Part of the XXIV Pergolesi Spontini Festival

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Birdland Jazz Club will present the return of Julie Benko – Broadway star of Funny Girl and Harmony – as she marches her band out again on Monday, August 12 at 7:00 PM. Following her recent tour of sold-out shows at San Francisco's Venetian Room at the Fairmont Hotel, Los Angeles' Catalina Jazz Club, and New York's Café Carlyle, and after announcing she was expecting her first baby, Julie introduces a new show that explores the surprises, challenges, and joys of pregnancy. This evening of music will highlight female songwriters (Brandi Carlisle, Laura Nyro), Broadway favorites (selections from Into the Woods, Baby and more), and Disney classics (songs from Cinderella, The Jungle Book, and more). The new arrangements are by her longtime music director and husband (and, of course, the father-to-be!) Jason Yeager. In addition to Yeager on piano, the show features Paul Francis on drums, Michael O'Brien on bass, Justin Poindexter on guitars and mandolin, and Gabe Terraciano on violin. Jeremiah James, Benko's former Funny Girl co-star, will be featured as guest vocalist. There is a $40 music charge. Birdland is located at 315 West 44th Street in New York.

Julie Benko Returns To Birdland With A New Show Featuring Guest Vocalist Jeremiah James

Fan-filmed video of MR. BIG's July 13 performance at the Midalidare Rock In The Wine Valley festival in Bulgaria can be seen below. MR. BIG drummer Nick D'Virgilio is missing most of the final European leg of the band's "The BIG Finish" tour due to his commitments with his band BIG BIG TRAIN. He is being temporarily replaced on the trek by Edu Cominato, an experienced drummer from São Paulo, Brazil who has previously played with MR. BIG bassist Billy Sheehan and singer Eric Martin, Jeff Scott Soto and Geoff Tate (QUEENSRŸCHE),among others.

Watch: MR. BIG Performs With New Touring Drummer EDU COMINATO In Bulgaria

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Angelique Kidjo and MeShell Ndegeocello will perform together at Ravinia in Highland Park on August 8, promising an evening filled with music and beauty. Kidjo, a Grammy-winning artist, is known for incorporating African rhythms with elements of R&B, funk, and jazz. Her performances are celebrations of heritage with twists. Her skill in blending sounds with diverse global styles has established her as a pioneering artist who breaks barriers. Concertgoers can expect Kidjo to command the stage with her vocals and provide a compelling and beautiful soundscape.

A night of rhythms with Angelique Kidjo and MeShell Ndegeocello at Ravinia

Pilar Almalé (Zaragoza, 1993) is a Spanish viola da gamba player, singer, composer, and artistic director specializing in early music, which she enriches with jazz, Latin American, and traditional music influences. As an interdisciplinary artist, she has training in fine arts, dance, and aesthetic theory. She has performed on prominent national and international stages and collaborated with renowned artists such as Jordi Savall, Dulce Pontes, Carlos Núñez, actor Juan Kruz Díaz de Garaio Esnaola, and flamenco dancer Eva Yerbabuena.

Spanish Early Music Innovator Pilar Almalé

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I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

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Opera Australia to Present Laurent Pelly’s ‘Cendrillon’ Production

Opera Australia has announced that it will present the nationwide premiere of Laurent Pelly’s production of Massenet’s “Cendrillon” next year. The production heads to Australia following...

Opera Australia to Present Laurent Pelly’s ‘Cendrillon’ Production

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