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Great Performances is set to present the Vienna Philharmonic Summer Night Concert 2024 on August 23, 2024. The concert, which took place on June 7, 2024, focused on popular works from the 19th and 20th centuries that highlight Europe’s rich musical heritage. The concert took place from Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace Gardens and celebrated the bicentennial of distinguished Czech composer Bedřich Smetana with three musical compositions.

Great Performances to Broadcast Lise Davidsen’s Summer Night Concert

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Teatro Grattacielo is set to present the world premiere of “Beyond the Horizon,” based on Nobel laureate Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The premiere will take place on Sept. 15, 2024 at at LA MAMA Shares. The world premiere will be a first for Teatro Grattacielo...

Teatro Grattacielo to Present World Premiere of ‘Beyond the Horizon’

Art Park is set to present “Puccini’s Greatest: A Gala Opera Concert” on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at the Artpark Mainstage Theater. The concert was crafted by Michael Capasso, General Director of the New York City Opera, and will celebrate the timeless works of Italian composer Giacomo Puccini.

Art Park to Present Puccini’s Greatest: A Gala Opera Concert Featuring Latonia Moore

Tarmo Peltokoski was hired Thursday to succeed Jaap van Zweden as music director of the Hong Kong Philharmonic. Peltokoski, at 24 far younger than most music directors, will start a five-year term in the 2026-27 season after serving as music director designate in 2025-26, the philharmonic said. “I was just...

Tarmo Peltokoski, 24-year-old Finnish conductor, to become Hong Kong Philharmonic music director

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’

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

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

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

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

Saint Louis, MO

OTSL Successfully Stages Two Warhorses, With Puccini’s Winning. (Photo credit: Eric Woolsey) “The Barber of Seville” can be tough to sit through. Opera Theatre Saint Louis (OTSL) swam upstream furiously against the libretto’s banalities to produce an entertaining show, with standout performances from Justin Austin in the title role, and Hongni Wu as Rosina. In youth, I received as a gift the London/Decca recording featuring Leo Nucci as Figaro and a very young Cecilia Bartoli as Rosina. In times before comprehensive digital recall of music, television and film, every physical copy of an opera remained precious. Bartoli arrived as a revelation. Yet, I found myself consistently losing interest after the tenth track, “La Calunnia.” “Barber” clocks surprisingly long, roughly two and three quarters hours uncut—OTSL excised around twenty-five minutes, which Tent-goers complained about, while your reviewer sighed in relief. And the opera covers the same comedic territory over and over. And over again. After about an hour, its pull-my-finger slapstick becomes wearying. “Barber” makes “Don Pasquale” look like “The Elixir of Love,” and it makes “Elixir” look like Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.”

Opera Theatre Saint Louis 2024 Review: The Barber of Seville

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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express, which features a cast of roller-skating actors playing an array of trains, officially opened June 30 at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre—and the reviews are in. Find out what critics are saying below. In the musical, as a...

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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

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

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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

The Tanglewood Festival has announced a cast change for its production of “Götterdämmerung.”. The company said, “Unfortunately, bass Morris Robinson has had to withdraw from his scheduled July 20 performance in the role of Hagen in Act III of Wagner’s ‘Götterdämmerung’ due to personal reasons. We are very fortunate that American bass David Leigh is able to sing the role in his place on short notice. There are no other cast changes to announce.”

Tanglewood Festival Announces Cast Change for ‘Götterdämmerung’

(Photo credit: Kenneth Garrett) The Shakespeare Opera Theatre is set to present Verdi’s “Macbeth.”. Baritone JP Gorski and soprano Monica Niemi perform the leading roles of Macbeth, and Lady Macbeth, respectively. The cast is rounded out by mezzo-soprano Alexandra Olsson as Young Siward, soprano Demi Vander Werff as Lady in Waiting, and Justin Meyer as Seyton.

Monica Niemi & JP Gorski Star in Shakespeare Opera Theatre’s ‘Macbeth’

Get a first look at photos of Piper Theatre Productions' The BLOODY BALLAD OF BETTE DAVIS: A NEW MUSICAL, ahead of the company's return to C Venues and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with the world premiere Horror Musical. Check out the photos below!. Annie Meek Montgomery leads the cast as...

Photos: See Piper Theatre's The BLOODY BALLAD OF BETTE DAVIS: A NEW MUSICAL Ahead Of Edinburgh Fringe Season

Jethro Tull is a British rock band formed in 1967, known for its distinctive blend of progressive rock, folk, and classical influences. Fronted by Ian Anderson, who is also the band’s flautist and primary songwriter, Jethro Tull gained prominence for their complex compositions and Anderson’s eccentric stage presence. Their 1971 album “Aqualung” remains a landmark in rock history, featuring socially conscious lyrics and intricate musical arrangements. Jethro Tull’s music often explores themes ranging from mythology to environmentalism, characterized by Anderson’s flute playing and the band’s dynamic instrumentation. They continue to be revered for their innovative approach and lasting influence on progressive rock.

10 Best Jethro Tull Songs of All Time

Asheville, NC

On June 22, 2024, the Asheville Gay Men’s Chorus presented its Pride Month concert, “Uprising.”. The beautifully curated programming by Artistic Director Simone Bernhard featured a balanced mix of songs focusing on themes of protest, adversity, hope, and affirmation. Not only did Bernhard fashion an inspiring set of music, she led the chorus with a spirit of compassion and energy. Her attention to healthy singing and vocal unity was evident. Each member of the chorus displayed a calm and collected manner of singing. Their awareness to one another rendered unified breath work, clean articulations, and authenticity.

Asheville Gay Men’s Chorus 2024 Review: Uprising

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Canadian Opera Company to Present ‘Musical Flights’

The Canadian Opera Company Orchestra is set to present “Musical Flights” on Sept. 7, 2024. The event, which will take place at The Drill Hall at...

Canadian Opera Company to Present ‘Musical Flights’

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