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Q &A: Artists From The Czech Lieder Society Talk About Their New CD Recording Of Works By Sláva Vorlová
The Czech Lieder Society recently released “Songs,” an intriguing double CD of songs and piano pieces by Sláva Vorlová. It is ...
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Q & A: Daniel Oren on Conducting ‘Aida’ & What Makes a Great Conductor
Maestro Oren spoke with OperaWire in his dressing room at the Royal Ballet and Opera just before his final performance of ...
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George Gagnidze Joins Hilbert Artists Management
George Gagnidze has joined the roster of Hilbert Artists Management for General Management. The Georgian baritone has been a mainstay at the Metropolitan Opera since his debut in “Rigoletto” during ...
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Lyyra Signs Exclusive Agreement with Warner Classics
Warner Classics has signed an exclusive agreement with Lyyra, an all-new all-women’s vocal ensemble. The first recording under this new partnership will be a digital single of Vienna. That will be ...
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Marc Albrecht Named Next Chief Conductor of Antwerp Symphony Orchestra
Marc Albrecht has been named the next Chief Conductor of the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra. Starting in the 2026-27 season, Albrecht will assume the new role. Before his official appointment, he will ...
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Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Appoints New Music Director
Jean-Marie Zeitouni has been appointed Music Director of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. In a statement, Zeitouni said, “This appointment is a tremendous honour and the fulfillment of a long-held ...
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Sarah Coit to Headline Opera Baltimore’s ‘Maria Stuarda’
Opera Baltimore is set to present Donizetti’s “Maria Stuarda” at The Engineers Club at the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion for three performances starting on Feb. 26, 2025. The production features Sarah Coit ...
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Ric Grenell to ‘Celebrate Christ’ at Kennedy Center, Takes Shot at Deborah Rutter
Interim Director of the Kennedy Center Ric Grenell has big plans to celebrate Christ in December at the Kennedy Center. During an interview at the CPAC conference in Washington, D.C., Grenell said, ...
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ORF III to Broadcast Wiener Staatsoper’s ‘Norma’ with Federica Lombardi & Juan Diego Flórez
On March 23, ORF III will broadcast the Wiener Staatsoper’s new production of Bellini’s “Norma.” The new production by Cyril marks the first time in 10 years that the work is presented at the Wiener ...
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Opera San José to Perform ‘Zorro’ with Xavier Prado & Maria Brea
Opera San José is set to conclude its 41st season with the Northern California premiere of Héctor Armienta’s “Zorro.” The production will be directed by David Radamés Toro, who will make his OSJ debut ...
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Markus Poschner Appointed Conductor of ORF Radio Symphony Orchestra Vienna
Markus Poschner has been appointed Chief Conductor of the ORF Radio Symphony Orchestra Vienna from the 2026–27 season. Poschner also serves as Chief Conductor of the Bruckner Orchester Linz through ...
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Toledo Opera Announces ‘Voices of Valor: A Post-South Pacific Town Hall’
Toledo Opera continues to celebrate its recent production of “South Pacific” by showcasing “Voices of Valor: A Post-South Pacific Town Hall.” The event, scheduled for Feb. 25, 2025 at The Jefferson ...