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Knoxville, TN

Knoxville Opera is set to present “Opera’s Greatest Hits: A Tribute to Robert Lyall”on Sept. 22, 2024. The event will be conducted by Francis Graffo and will feature such vocalists as Michael Chioldi, Hannah Ludwig, Murrella Parton, John Pickle, Scott Purcell, Renée Tatum, David Weigel, Cody Boling, Jacqueline Brecheen, Joel Brown, Lauren Boozer, Staley Clark, Tori Franklin, and John Overholt as they take on opera classics by Mozart, Verdi, and Puccini, among others. They are joined by the Knoxville Opera Chorus and Orchestra.

Knoxville Opera to Honor Robert Lyall in Gala Concert

New York City, NY

The Richard Tucker Foundation has announced its 2024 gala, scheduled for Oct. 27, 2024. This year’s event will feature the talents of Xabier Anduaga and Michael Spyres, who are presented as a special guest. He is joined by past winners including Jamie Barton (Richard Tucker Award 2015), Stephanie Blythe (1999 Richard Tucker Award), J’Nai Bridges (2016 Richard Tucker Career Grant and 2012 Sarah Tucker Study Grant), Stephen Costello (2009 Richard Tucker Award), Michael Fabiano (2014 Richard Tucker Award), Ryan Speedo Green (2014 Richard Tucker Career Grant and 2011 Sarah Tucker Study Grant), Quinn Kelsey (2006 Richard Tucker Career Grant and 2004 Sara Tucker Stuch Grant), and Rachel Willis-Sørensen (2014 Richard Tucker Career Grant and 2010 Sara Tucker Study Grant).

Xabier Anduaga, Michael Spyres, Jamie Barton, J’Nai Bridges, Rachel Willis-Sørensen Headline 2024 Richard Tucker Gala

Frederica von Stade has announced her final album. The legendary mezzo-soprano will join Musica Viva NY in an album entitled “Crimson Roses: Contemporary American Choral Music” for Naxos. The album showcases the choir alongside artistic director/conductor, Alejandro Hernandez-Valdez performing music by Joseph Turrin, Richard Einhorn, and Gilda Lyons.

Frederica von Stade Announces Final Album

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Baritone Samuel Dale Johnson has joined the roster of IMG Artists for general management. Johnson will be represented by Artist Manager Callan Coughlan from the London office. This season, the Australian baritone will return to his native country to make debuts with Opera Australia and State Opera of South Australia. In addition, he will return to the Melbourne Symphony and will make his debut with the Kymi Sinfonietta in Finland.

Samuel Dale Johnson Joins IMG Artists

Intermusica has welcomed Camilla Wehmeyer to its Vocal & Opera team as Associate Director. She will begin in her new position on Sept. 23, 2024. Wehmeyer is an experienced manager, having previously held positions at Askonas Holt and Hazard Chase. Wehmeyer began her own management company after the pandemic, Camilla Wehmeyer Management (CWM), which over the past four years established itself as a strong presence across the opera world, representing a broad list of artists, both established and emerging.

Camilla Wehmeyer Joins Intermusica & Brings 11 Singers to The Company

Opera for Earth has announced its upcoming productions for the fall of 2024. First up is a Fundraising concert featuring Dominick Argento’s “Miss Havisham’s Wedding” and “Miss Manners on Music.” The showcase will take place at St. John’s in the Village. Performance Date:...

Opera for Earth Unveils Fall 2024 Slate

It's been over twenty-five years since actor/photographer Roddy McDowall died of lung cancer in 1998. McDowall, despite some career challenges, was one of that breed of rare former child actors who successfully transitioned into Hollywood adulthood. He was also, however, one of the industry's "openly closeted" actors, which came with its own sense of issues. This is his story.

The Not-So-Secret Gay Life of Actor Roddy McDowell: 25 Years After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Trinity Church has unveiled its 2024-25 season. Here is a rundown of the vocal performances on offer. First up is the “Community Hymn Sing” featuring music by Margaret Bonds, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Janet Yieh, Sterling Procter, Alcée Chriss, and others. The performance features the Trinity Choir and NOVUS Brass led by Alcée Chriss at the organ.

Trinity Church Unveils 2024-25 Season

New Jersey State

Rutherford, NJ

(Credit: Hyperion Records) On August 27, 2024, Howard Crook died at the age of 77. Born in Rutherford, New Jersey, Crook studied at the Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, and then at the University of Illinois. Following his university studies, he worked in the theatre and later became a professional singer...

Obituary: Tenor Howard Crook Dies at 77

Boca Raton, FL

The Master Chorale of South Florida has unveiled its 2024-25 season. The chorale joins forces with the New World Symphony for a performance of Holst’s “The Planets.”. Then is a performance of Mendelssohn’s oratorio “Elijah.” The showcase is set to take place at the Bailey Hall at Broward College and the Performing Arts Center at Lynn University.

Master Chorale of South Florida Unveils 2024-25 Season

The Maria Callas biopic “Maria” will make its London premiere at the BFI London Film Festival. The film will be part of a slate that includes 253 feature, short, series, and immersive works. The news comes after “Maria” premiered at the Venice Film Festival and Telluride Film Festival...

Maria Callas Biopic ‘Maria’ to Premiere at London Film Festival

Boston, MA

Boston Baroque’s Board of Directors has announced that the 2024-25 season will be Martin Pearlman’s last full season as Music Director. In recognition of his immense contributions to the company, Pearlman will take up the newly-created position of Music Director Emeritus once a successor is appointed. In his new role, Pearlman will continue to maintain a formal connection to the organization he founded and continue to conduct some performances.

Boston Baroque Music Director to Step Down

The Teatro Alla Scala has announced new video booklets for audience members. The new system will replace the system that was installed in 2004 and will consist of 8-inch touchscreen booklets that will have subtitles for each performance in five languages. That is up from two languages, which was what the old system provided.

Teatro Alla Scala Announces New Video Booklets for Subtitles

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Günther Groissböck has joined the roster of Askonas Holt for worldwide management. The bass will be represented by Angelica Conner. Last season Groissböck performed at Carnegie Hall and Tanglewood with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and also performed with the Wiener Philharmoniker. This season he sings in productions...

Günther Groissböck Joins Askonas Holt for Management

San Jose, CA

Opera San José is set to present free entertainment for art lovers participating in the Downtown San Jose SoFA District’s evening art walk, South First Friday, on Sept. 6. The opera company will open the doors of the California Theatre for an evening filled with music, a sneak peek of the upcoming production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” and magic for operagoers of all ages.

Opera San José to Participate in South First Friday

Riccardo Muti is set to team up with Putin supporter Ildar Abdradov at the Tokyo Spring Festival (Tokyo Harusai). The two will team up for concert performances of Verdi’s “Attila” on Sept. 14 and 16, 2024. This will mark the second time Muti and Abdrazakov perform together...

Riccardo Muti & Putin Supporter Ildar Abdrazakov Team up For ‘Attila’ in Japan

Seattle, WA

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School may be back in session, but that doesn't mean that summer fun is completely over. After all, the season isn’t technically done until the last day of summer on September 22nd. In the meantime, we’re expecting great weather this weekend, making it perfect for taking the kids out to beat the back to school blues. There’s also plenty going on to keep adults happy.

Big List of Festivals and Family Friendly Events This Weekend

Orlando, FL

Opera Orlando has announced its Stetson School of Music Apprentices for 2024-25. The program was initiated between the opera company and university as a pilot apprenticeship last season and is now being expanded to allow four students the opportunity to perform with the opera company. The four voice performance students...

Opera Orlando Unveils Stetson School Music Apprentices for 2024-25 Season

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Adrianne Pieczonka, Harolyn Blackwell, Étienne Dupuis, Susan Graham Headline Jury for 2025 Concours Musical International de Montréal

The Concours Musical International de Montréal has announced the jury and guest conductors for its Voice 2025 edition. The jury...

Adrianne Pieczonka, Harolyn Blackwell, Étienne Dupuis, Susan Graham Headline Jury for 2025 Concours Musical International de Montréal

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