Opera World News

June 20, 2023

The Classic Violin Olympus International Competition: Unveiling the World's Most Versatile Young Violinist in Dubai

The Classic Violin Olympus International Competition is open to violinists who were born after April 22, 1984. Its main objective […]

June 20, 2023

Resignation of Hong Kong-born Conductor Marks the End of an Era for Antwerp Symphony Orchestra

The conductor, originally from Hong Kong, has informed the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra that she will be resigning in the middle […]

June 20, 2023

Li Cunxin, Visionary Artistic Director of Queensland Ballet, Retires after Transforming the Company

Li Cunxin, who has served as the Artistic Director of Queensland Ballet for 11 years, has announced his decision to […]

June 19, 2023

Dallas Chamber Symphony Expands Musical Horizons with Inaugural Dallas International Violin Competition

Since its establishment in 2011, the Dallas Chamber Symphony has made the inclusion of an instrument competition a significant aspect […]

June 19, 2023

Maestro Nader Abbassi Celebrates Egyptian Violinist Salma Sorour's Triumph with Renowned European Orchestra

Maestro Nader Abbassi expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Egyptian violinist Salma Sorour after she secured a position with the renowned […]

June 19, 2023

Adolfo Corrado Wins BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2023, Making Musical History

Adolfo Corrado, an Italian singer, has been declared the winner of the prestigious BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2023 […]

June 18, 2023

An updated opera sensation: "The Cossack Beyond the Danube at the October Palace will surprise the audience!

On 21 June, at 19:00, the premiere of the updated opera Zaporozhets Beyond the Danube will take place at the […]

June 18, 2023

Seokyoung Hong Takes Top Honors at 2023 Cliburn Junior Piano Competition, Continuing South Korea's Winning Streak

In the 2023 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival held in Dallas on June 17, Seokyoung Hong, a talented […]

June 18, 2023

Celebrating Excellence and Diversity: The 2024 Sphinx Medal of Excellence Honors Black and Latinx Classical Maestros

The Sphinx Medal of Excellence is awarded to exceptional Black and Latinx classical musicians in recognition of their extraordinary talent […]

June 18, 2023

Unveiling the Mystery: New Findings on Schubert's 'Unfinished' Symphony

New research suggests that Franz Schubert's 'Unfinished' Symphony was not left incomplete by the composer himself before his death at […]

June 17, 2023

Anna-Maria Helsing Appointed as BBC Concert Orchestra's First Female Chief Conductor, Paving the Way for a Historic Chapter

Anna-Maria Helsing has been appointed as the inaugural female chief conductor of the BBC Concert Orchestra, marking a significant milestone […]

June 17, 2023

Canadian Conductor Gordon Gerrard Takes the Baton as Artistic Director of City Opera Vancouver

City Opera Vancouver has announced the selection of Canadian conductor Gordon Gerrard as their next artistic director. Gerrard will be […]

June 17, 2023

Edgar Moreau, Renowned Cellist, Appointed as New Cello Professor at Paris's National Conservatory of Music and Dance

Edgar Moreau, a 29-year-old French cellist and former student of Paris’s National Conservatory of Music and Dance (CNSMDP), has been […]

June 16, 2023

Metropolitan Opera Sees Modest Ticket Sales Growth Post-Covid, but Attendance Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

In summary, the recent data from the Metropolitan Opera reveals a slight increase in ticket sales compared to the previous […]

June 16, 2023

Renowned Conductor Fabien Gabel Takes the Baton as Chief Conductor of Vienna's Tonkünstler Orchestra

Fabien Gabel, a renowned conductor from France, has been appointed as the Chief Conductor of Vienna's Tonkünstler Orchestra, starting from […]

June 16, 2023

Janet Rollé, First Black Woman CEO of American Ballet Theatre, Resigns Abruptly, Leaving Future Uncertain

Janet Rollé, who served as CEO and executive director of the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) for only 17 months, has […]

June 15, 2023

The Barber's Anthem: Largo al Factotum's Resounding Triumph in Opera and Pop Culture

'Largo al factotum' serves as the grand entrance music for Figaro, the renowned barber character in Rossini's comedic opera, The […]

June 15, 2023

Šimon Truszka Joins Pavel Haas Quartet as New Violist: A Harmonious Addition to an Acclaimed Ensemble

After an extensive twelve-month search and audition process, the Pavel Haas Quartet has selected Šimon Truszka, a violist from Slovakia, […]

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