‘Midsummer Opera Dream’ celebrates classical music July 16th to August 2nd with community opera, family shows, masterclasses and more. STERLING, Va — Renowned opera musicians and Loudoun County artists are…
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Houston Grand Opera Announces New Partnership with London Symphony Orchestra
Company launches its own label and will collaborate with LSO Live on new recordings of HGO performances HOUSTON—May 14, 2025—Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce a new partnership…
Accomplished Soprano Cecilia Violetta López Named General Director and CEO of Opera Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV – (May 6, 2025) Opera Las Vegas (OLV) announced today that it has hired celebrated Mexican-American Soprano Cecilia “Ceci” Violetta López as General Director and CEO effective July…
The 2024 Wigmore Hall / Bollinger Song Competition 2024 Final
The Wigmore Hall / Bollinger Song Competition has a distinguished list of previous winners, including Marcus Farnsworth, Julien van Mellaerts, Stephan Loges, Ian Tinsdale, James Baillieu, James Middleton and Christopher…
Further details announced for four groundbreaking opera and music theatre UK premieres at the Barbican this autumn
This autumn, the Barbican is delighted to host four groundbreaking new opera and music theatre projects that will receive their UK premieres this coming 2024-25 season. Opera and music theatre…
FIFOE 2024 in Entrecasteaux
The Festival International de Film d’Opéra à Entrecasteaux (a tiny village in Provence not far from the A8 autoroute connecting Nice and Marseille). The second edition of this unique summer…
Mid Wales Opera asks its supporters for help after Powys County Council throws it a funding lifeline
Mid Wales Opera which had been threatened with closure as a result of Arts Council Wales (ACW) cuts has been thrown a vital lifeline with a cash injection of £75,906 from…
London Handel Festival International Singing Competition Final
With an internationally renowned jury, the London Handel Festival International Singing Competition carries a fair amount of clout. Jurors were: David Gowland (chairman, Artistic Director of the Jette Parker Scheme…
Naxos Founder, Klaus Heymann, Acquires Chandos Records
Press Release — A440 Arts Group Chandos Records, one of the world’s leading classical labels, has been acquired by Naxos founder, Klaus Heymann. Launched in 1979 by Brian Couzens, Chandos…
Canto Virginia 2025 Kicks Off With A Powerhouse Masterclass
Two days after a cohort of 20 select local and international singers arrived for this three-week program, Canto Virginia held its first event of their Midsummer Opera Dream festival on…