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Q & A: Composer Missy Mazzoli & Author George Saunders on ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’

(Photo: Missy Mazzoli is an acclaimed composer of experimental chamber operas whose oeuvre ranges from electronic avant rock to short-form chamber operas. One of the first two women to receive a ...
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Q & A: Composer Jeanine Tesori, Lincoln Center’s Visionary Artist 2025, on Her New Opera ‘Blue’ & Her Experiences as a Composer Writing Across Genres

Jeanine Tesori is one of today’s pioneering composers. Her work transcends boundaries and spans genres, including film and ...
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Q & A: Cadie & Jonathan Bryan on Living Life & Art Together in Piedmont Opera’s ‘Pagliacci’

In Piedmont Opera's production, those two roles will be performed by real-life partners Cadie J. Bryan and Jonathan Bryan, ...
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In Less Than Five Minutes, Get To Know Irish Soprano Ami Hewitt

Irish soprano Ami Hewitt made a big splash as Tytania in Britten's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at this summer's Blackwater ...
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Cast Change: Aleksandra Kuzak Joins Opéra de Monte Carlo’s ‘Aida’ Cast

The Opéra de Monte Carlo has announced a cast change for its production of ‘Aida.” The company said that “We are delighted to welcome Aleksandra Kurzak who, following her triumph at the Opéra Bastille ...
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Q & A: Jonathan Tetelman on Returning to Carnegie Hall, Crossover & Performing With Yankees Legend Bernie Williams

On Jan. 13, 2026, tenor Jonathan Tetelman will join guitarist and Yankees legend Bernie Williams for a special Carnegie Hall ...
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Alexei Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation Releases Statement Against Ildar Abdrazakov’s Italian Performances

Alexei Navalny‘s Anti-Corruption Foundation has released a statement against Ildar Abdrazakov’s performances at the Teatro Filarmonico. The foundation said, “Another Putin ally and propagandist is ...
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Cast Change: Ekaterina Gubanova Joins Teatro Alla Scala’s Performances of Verdi’s Requiem

The Teatro alla Scala has announced that Ekaterina Gubanova will sing in the Verdi Requiem on October 28 and 30, 2026. The mezzo-soprano will replace the originally announced Elīna Garanča. In a ...
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Cast Change: Christopher Maltman Steps into Paris Opera’s ‘Die Walküre’

The Opéra de Paris has announced a cast change for its production of “Die Walküre.” The company said that Iain Paterson, who is ill, has cancelled the dress rehearsal, preview, and premiere of “Die ...
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Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra Unveils 2025-26 Season

Rhode Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra has unveiled its 2025–26 season. First up is “Mozart: Vespers & Requiem,” which features the composer’s “Solemn Vespers,” selections from his operas, and the ...
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San Francisco Opera Announces Adler Fellowship Recipients

San Francisco Opera Center Artistic Director Carrie-Ann Matheson and General Manager Markus Beam have announced the nine recipients of the 2026 San Francisco Opera Adler Fellowship. The young ...
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Des Moines Metro Opera & Des Moines Film Announces Partnership to Present Met: Live in HD Showcases

Des Moines Metro Opera and the Des Moines Film have announced a partnership to present the Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD presentations. The two companies will bring the Met: Live in HD series to the ...