Opera World News

18 June, 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 […]

18 June, 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 […]

17 June, 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 […]

17 June, 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 […]

17 June, 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 […]

16 June, 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 […]

16 June, 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 […]

16 June, 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 […]

15 June, 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 […]

15 June, 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, […]

15 June, 2023

Sarah Curran Appointed as Executive Director of UChicago Presents, Bringing Innovation and Accessibility to World-Class Performances

Sarah Curran has been appointed as the Executive Director of UChicago Presents, starting from June 1, according to an announcement […]

14 June, 2023

Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra's Summer Freedom Tour 2023: Uniting Music, Liberty, and Hope

In 2022, the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra (UFO) was established by Keri-Lynn Wilson, a Canadian-Ukrainian music director and conductor. Comprising 74 […]

14 June, 2023

Timothy Myers Assumes New Role as Music Director of Austin Opera: A Visionary Leader for the Future of Opera

Austin Opera's General Director & CEO, Annie Burridge, announced today that Timothy Myers, the Sarah and Ernest Butler Principal Conductor […]

14 June, 2023

Midori Takes the Baton: Acclaimed Violinist Named Artistic Director of Ravinia's Steans Music Institute's Piano and Strings Program

The Ravinia Festival has selected Midori, a Japanese-born American violinist, as the new artistic director of the Ravinia Steans Music […]

13 June, 2023

Rising Finnish Conductor Kristian Sallinen Joins HarrisonParrott for Global Management

Kristian Sallinen, a young conductor from Finland, has recently become a part of the global management agency HarrisonParrott, based in […]

13 June, 2023

Australia's Favorite Instrument: Cello Triumphs in ABC Classic 100 Countdown 2023

The results of ABC Classic and ABC Jazz's 2023 Classic 100 Countdown have been announced, revealing that the cello is […]

13 June, 2023

The Summer Symphony: Revitalizing Classical Music at The Music in PyeongChang Festival with Artistic Director Yang Sung-won

The summer edition of The Music in PyeongChang, a classical music festival held biannually in Gangwon's PyeongChang, Korea, will commence […]

12 June, 2023

From War-Torn Ukraine to Vancouver Symphony: Alina Herasymenko's Journey of Resilience and Music

When Alina Herasymenko left her home in Ukraine last year, escaping with only her cello, computer, and a small amount […]

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