September 2021

The opening night of the 2021-2022 season will be a historic occasion as the Met's first performance of an opera by a black composer. Yannick Nézet-Séguin directs Grammy Award-winning jazz musician and composer…

Composer Carlisle Floyd, widely regarded as a founding father of American opera, died Thursday at the age of 95 in Tallahassee, Florida. His death was announced by his editor, Boosey & Hawkes, who did not share the cause of his death.…

Welcome back, Hartford. Here's all the local news, events, and community messages you need for Friday, October 1. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: Quite sunny. High: 67 Low: 46. Here are the best stories today in Greater…

In the crowded world of guitarists on the Internet, standing out has become more and more difficult. But for 29-year-old Luca Stricagnoli, standing out means being true to himself. The Italian acoustic fingerstyle virtuoso began playing…

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At a recent concert in the Xintiandi Entertainment District, tenor Han Peng and soprano Song Qian performed in front of an audience that included workers at the…

Musicians born after 2000 kicked off the Project Spring Bird music season at Blackstone Music Plus opposite the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra last weekend, showcasing the…

(Photo: Concetto Armonico) Cavarzere is a small town located in the Veneto countryside in northeastern Italy, with a population of less than 15,000. One of his claims to fame is that conductor Tulio Serafin was born in the…

As one of China's largest public lenders, China Construction Bank (CCB) is vigorously aligning its programs and strategies with the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), the overarching framework guiding the country's social and economic…

AAM's new musical director, Laurence Cummings, commissioned his substantial orchestra, a choir of 26 musicians, five soloists and even Alastair Ross' striking and historic continuo - a Broadwood Forte pian from 1801. They…

The Pittsburgh Opera returns to the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh for the first time since the start of the covid-19 pandemic. And do it in a big way - with Mozart's most famous opera, "The Magic Flute". Considered one of the greatest…

Space Orchestra bounces back to play big show at SOMO Grove: When Petaluma-based Joe Cocker tribute band The Space Orchestra was forced to cancel their appearance in late August at Healdsburg Tuesdays in the Plaza (due to a…

ENO Response is a reviewer training program funded and operated independently by the English National Opera (ENO).This year, the ENO is relaunching the ENO Response device in partnership with the Critics' Circle, as part of the 2021/22…

Richard Pittman (file photo) After the challenges of the past year and a half, being with an orchestra right now is like participating in a ritual from an analog era gone by, but one that has vital meaning for my life today, maybe…

Young Concert Artists has made changes to its artist management department. Press a press release, Christina Baker will take over…

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Yale Philharmonia kicks off the season with a musical performance by Ravel and Mussorgsky, Stravinsky and Weber.…

CLASSICAL guitarist Redmond O'Toole will release his latest album 'Redmond O'Toole Plays Bach' during a special…

Andrew will then conduct operas for all Australian companies, including Verdi's. Aida for the Victoria State Opera and, more recently, that of Mascagni Cavalleria rusticana and that of Leoncavallo Pagliacci for the South Australian State…

The piece was premiered worldwide by the conductor Kent nagano and the Hamburg State Philharmonic Orchestra, May 19 at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg. "Veronika Eberle gave birth to a baby last November", composer Toshio Hosokawa…

It's now perfectly acceptable for pop stars to lip-sync during live performances, as long as they provide a sufficiently fantastic spectacle in return. This spring, lip-syncing even climbed to opera: in the Philadelphia Opera short…

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, opera has failed to live up to its status as a “total art form” for four centuries. Of course, there were online concerts and movies created during…

The preselections for this year's RPS Awards have now been announced, with many nominated artists and initiatives having played key roles in creating music throughout the pandemic. The English National Opera ENO Breathe…

KARACHI: The National Anthem Re-recording Steering Committee has unanimously decided to ensure the highest international standards of orchestration and vocal rendering for the re-recording of the national anthem. The decision was…

WINCHESTER - After COVID-19 kept them off the stage for over a year, members of The Arts Chorale of…

Through Omodele Adigun SympliFi, a UK-based FinTech company and AXA Mansard, a member of the world's leading insurance and asset management company - AXA; have partnered to offer loan services while also…

On September 28, Texas Public Radio's KPAC 88.3 FM presents a Tuesday night opera special featuring the San Antonio opera's 2018 production of "La Traviata." Adapted from a novel by Alexandre…

"No sign of a seven year itch!" Katherine Jenkins wishes husband Andrew Levitas happy birthday as couple celebrate copper milestoneBy Ella Hodson For Mailonline Posted: 3:58 p.m. EDT, September 27, 2021 | Update:…

Provided by Manassas Symphony Orchestra (MSO) After a successful free pop concert in front of an enthusiastic audience, the Manassas Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of the musical director Jacques Villani, is pleased to…

An autumn variety show will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at the ÄŒeská opera house in…

Fancy a prestigious TV break for an evening? Good news: an important 20th century American opera is now available for streaming, after a rare staging this summer. And it lasts about 50 minutes, just like an episode of "The Crown".The bad…

Selby moved to New York in 2013 to pursue a career in opera and landed a job as a usher at the Metropolitan Opera. “It was my first big chance at becoming a bailiff because I can be home all the time and the culture is…

Again, there may have been another Google search ranking algorithm update last weekend. It's not confirmed yet, but it looks like a really big update based on the tracking tools and some of the comments I've seen from the community.…

Conductor Dong Quang Vinh (Photo: nhandan.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - Through his tireless efforts to promote Vietnamese music, conductor Dong Quang Vinh is known as an “ambassador” by the national music world,…

Terence Blanchard has made his mark in more than one area: as a multiple Grammy-winning jazz artist, as a music teacher, and as a prolific film composer best known for his work with Spike Lee. .He…

As Goodspeed Opera House is finally reopening its doors to theatergoers, things are different.There are, of course, the public COVID rules; everyone must be fully vaccinated or have a pre-approved exemption and a negative!-->!-->…

(Photo: Federico Balestro) The Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza first opened in 1585. Almost 450 years later, Palladio's masterpiece, the first indoor stone theater in the world and now listed as a World Heritage Site. 'UNESCO, is…

Jennie Coles remembers the time a man she was dating asked her to marry him. She was barely in her twenties and presumably flattered by the proposal, but she wasn't sure how to respond. She turned to her mother, former opera singer…

“Tonight is especially special as it marks the return of live performances after an 18-month hiatus,” Meecham said, eliciting yet another round of applause. Friday night indeed felt special, new and…

No sooner were we told to shut down our cell phones than Buffalo Philharmonic Music Director JoAnn Falletta nearly ran to the podium, the orchestra jumped to its feet, and the traditional season opener "O Canada…

Bach Now with Emmanuel Music: This Sunday, during the regular service at 10 a.m., Emmanuel Music kicks off its 50e-Annual Bach Cantata Series at Emmanuel Church, Boston (HERE ) with Bach's Cantata n ° 72,…

BARRE, Vermont (WCAX) - The Opera de Barre reopens the curtain for the first time in 18 months on Saturday and they kick off the season with a performance by Tom Rush.“The pressure is there. I'd better be good,…

4 pictures | See the slideshow › Traditional Chinese opera performances during the opening ceremony. Ti Gong Traditional Chinese opera…

The Ulster Orchestra held its opening concert in Ulster Hall last night - and it was unlike any other in its history.…

This week audiences will be feasting on many new releases of world premieres, full operas, solo albums and classic productions. Here's a look at what's new for this week. He pirata Prima Classic is releasing Bellini's…

Members of Local 868 of the IATSE, a union that represents ticket sellers, demonstrate at the Strathmore Music Center on…

TONIGHT won't be Anthony Joshua's first big night at Tottenham. It's just that this time around, the heavyweight world champion won't be drinking cheap cider, alcopops, and brandy while heading to the site. 4Anthony Joshua hopes to…

DENMARK, SC - Voorhees College is once again among the best regional colleges in the South, according to the 2022 US News and World Report rankings.Voorhees tied for 48th with the University of Arkansas, Fort Smith - a six point…

Dell Elizabeth GrahamMay 28, 1947 - September 17, 2021Dell Elizabeth Graham was born on May 28, 1947 and died on Friday September 17, 2021.Dell Elizabeth Graham was born in the small town of Todd in Ashe County. She has always been…

International soprano Sinéad Blanchfield has amazed audiences around the world for years. Performing in packed venues with audiences ranging from several hundred to several thousand, Sinéad…

A trip to the big city isn't the only way to enjoy opera live, thanks to the Metropolitan Opera's…

Norman Lebrecht September 24, 2021 New Zealand Symphony Orchestra chief executive Peter Biggs told a small parliamentary committee he aimed to correct the company's gender imbalance and minority quotient. From his…

Mountain road The Pennyroyal Opera House will host a bluegrass show today,…

Alexander Zemlinsky's music bridged the gap between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century: pushing harmony to new places, while remaining richly lyrical. And although its catalog fell into oblivion after World…

Javier Da Silva sentenced to 30 years for the death of Valerie ReyesA 30-year prison sentence for the man who killed Valérie Reyes, the New Rochelle woman who disappeared from her home in January 2019; Tony Aiello of CBS2…

By Aduragbemi Omiyale Nigerians, who intend to purchase health insurance packages from Axa Mansard Insurance but are financially incapable, can now do so easily through a loan offer from SympliFi, a Kingdom-based financial…

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Cleveland Orchestra is finalizing plans this fall to honor one of its most notable and longest-serving members.In an announcement Thursday, the orchestra said the recipient of its 25th Distinguished Service Award will…

Local actors, singers, dancers and musicians who have been yearning for performances for months now hope…

FAIRMONT - While the Fairmont Opera House is still grappling with the effects of Covid, it recently received a boost in support in the form of an arts and cultural heritage grant…

BOSTON - Many people who are struggling to make ends meet are looking for quick loans online to be successful.Carlos Maldonado needed the money quickly to pay some bills. He went online and found Integra Credit.“It sounded very honest, so…

ROCHESTER, NY - New musical director Andreas Delfs joined the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra on Wednesday for a taste of their season. Delfs started with RPO as a frequent guest conductor and is now its 13th Music Director. He made a…

(Photo credit: Andreas Grieger) The announcement came in a letter sent to 13 players, aged 40 to 66, from the English tour operadirector of (ETO) James Conway. "English Touring Opera is committed to increasing all kinds of diversity…

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By Aduragbemi Omiyale Nigerians, who intend to purchase health insurance packages from Axa Mansard Insurance but are financially incapable, can now do so easily through a loan offer from SympliFi, a Kingdom-based financial…

The country's leading professional orchestra says work needs to be done to improve the composition of its staff, especially by employing more women and people from diverse backgrounds. New Zealand Symphony Orchestra chief executive…

New York-based Dessoff Choirs has announced its 2021-22 season. The season starts with "Considering Matthew Shepard", a…

After the pandemic forced the Metropolitan Opera to close in March 2020, preparations are underway for the return to the stage. The next 2021-2022 season is expected to feature 196 performances of 22 operas, including four premieres at…

After a year without one of Indianapolis' most beloved Christmas traditions, the Yuletide live celebration is back in 2021.The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and its guests will present 26 performances in their usual inimitable style with…

Sarah Dash, the Trenton-born R&B and pop singer who sang with Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles in the 1960s and rose to fame when the group morphed into the groundbreaking and futuristic funk trio LaBelle and composed the…

Sondra Radvanovsky, Craig Colclough / Photo: Ken HowardADVISED“Well, here we are! General Manager, President and CEO Anthony Freud made this simple opening night public announcement, and they responded with thunderous…

Kotak said India's healthcare sector is expected to experience strong growth over the next few years.New Delhi: Private lender Kotak Mahindra Bank announced on Tuesday that it has launched its healthcare financing solutions…

Michelle leidecker September 20, 2021 - 9:06 PM Björk has announced new dates for its Orkestral Live Streamed broadcasts after delays due to the coronavirus.!-->!-->…

As summer draws to a close and the chilly autumn days begin to emerge, what better way to spend an…

For 35 years, the Los Angeles Opera's opening night, with its black-tie festivities, has, with one exception, heralded the fall season, regardless of the weather. No one needed to remember Saturday night at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion…

Classical music and opera events for the week of September 20-26 This is a list of amazing concerts that we attend, wish we could attend or plan to attend between September 20-26, 2021. For more details on what is happening with our…

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BY ALAN SHERROD Masterpieces of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra - "The Four Seasons" Valerie Coleman: Umoja (Hymn to unity)Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons with violinist Robyn Bollinger; spoken poetry by Rhea Carmon and…

When you do a musical for a movie, you're probably going to look for actors who can, you know, to sing. It's a truism that seems to apply to "Dear Evan Hansen," an adaptation of this Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, with a score by…