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September 2, 2024

Sweden's Drottningholm Court Theatre to Premiere Telemann’s 'Orpheus' with New Twist on Classic Myth in August 2025

Sweden’s Drottningholm Court Theatre is set to stage Telemann’s opera “Orpheus” for the first time next season. The premiere is […]

August 31, 2024

National Arts Centre Orchestra’s 2024 SPHERE Festival to Explore the Power of Water with Renée Fleming and Diverse Artistic Showcase

The National Arts Centre Orchestra is preparing to host its 2024 SPHERE Festival in Ottawa. Over a span of more […]

August 30, 2024

Ton Koopman Receives Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres for Enriching French Cultural Heritage Through Itinéraire Baroque Festival

Conductor and organist Ton Koopman has been awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of […]

August 29, 2024

Alexander Velinzon Promoted to First Associate Concertmaster of Boston Symphony Orchestra and Concertmaster of Boston Pops

The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Andris Nelsons have announced that Alexander Velinzon has been promoted to the position […]

August 28, 2024

Opera World TOP Singers Rankings 28.08.2024

Ranked first places in the Opera World TOP Singers Ranking TOP Soprano Federica Lombardi (Italy) TOP Mezzo-soprano Marine Chagnon (France) […]

August 27, 2024

Metropolitan Opera's Grand Revival of Offenbach's 'Les Contes d'Hoffmann' Featuring Star-Studded Cast and HD Broadcast

The Metropolitan Opera is preparing to stage Offenbach’s “Les Contes d’Hoffmann.” The production will run from September 24 to October […]

August 26, 2024

Chicago Opera Theater to Launch 2024-25 Season with North American Premiere of Paër's “Leonora”

Chicago Opera Theater will kick off its 2024-25 Season with the North American premiere of “Leonora.” This Italian opera, composed […]

August 25, 2024

Julio Bocca Takes the Helm at Teatro Colón Following Jorge Telerman's Departure: New Leadership Team Unveils Plans for Revitalization

After Jorge Telerman was dismissed from his position as the director of Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires, Julio Bocca has […]

August 24, 2024

Lise Davidsen Takes Center Stage in Decca Classics’ New Recording of Wagner’s "The Flying Dutchman"

Lise Davidsen will be the star of an upcoming Decca Classics release of Wagner’s “The Flying Dutchman.” The recording took […]

August 23, 2024

Elisabeth Hetherington to Receive Prestigious Nederlandse Muziekprijs for Excellence in Classical Music

Elisabeth Hetherington has been honored with the Nederlandse Muziekprijs, a prestigious award in classical music. Presented by the Performing Arts […]

August 22, 2024

Christopher Lichtenstein Extends Tenure as Chief Conductor at Den Jyske Opera and Set to Lead Theater Osnabrück Starting 2025

Christopher Lichtenstein has renewed his contract with Den Jyske Opera, where he will continue as the chief conductor in Aarhus […]

August 21, 2024

Opera World TOP Singers Rankings 21.08.2024

Ranked first places in the Opera World TOP Singers Ranking TOP Soprano Federica Lombardi (Italy) TOP Mezzo-soprano Marine Chagnon (France) […]

August 20, 2024

Jonas Kaufmann and Diana Damrau to Enchant Hollywood Bowl with Viennese Elegance on September 12, Led by Gustavo Dudamel

Jonas Kaufmann and Diana Damrau are set to perform together at the Hollywood Bowl on September 12, with Gustavo Dudamel […]

August 19, 2024

Matthew Quinn Appointed New Chorus Director at English National Opera

The English National Opera has revealed that Matthew Quinn will be taking on the role of the new Chorus Director. […]

August 18, 2024

Countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński Receives Gold Gloria Artis Medal for Merit in Culture from Poland’s Ministry of Culture

Countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński has been honored with The Gold Gloria Artis Medal for Merit in Culture by Poland’s Ministry […]

August 17, 2024

Enchanting New Production of Gounod’s 'Faust' Comes to Toronto: Canadian Opera Company Unveils Star-Studded Cast and Creative Team

The Canadian Opera Company will present Gounod’s “Faust” at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. The opera will […]

August 16, 2024

New York City Opera's 'Tosca' Takes the Stage at Bryant Park

The New York City Opera will present a concert version of Puccini’s “Tosca” on August 24, 2024, as part of […]

August 15, 2024

CortinAteatro Brings a Sparkling New 'The Merry Widow' to Cortina d’Ampezzo with Enchanting Performances and Ballet

CortinAteatro, in partnership with Cortina d’Ampezzo, is set to present Lehàr’s operetta “The Merry Widow.” This performance will take place […]

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