Singers from South Africa and Sweden win Seattle Wagner Competition

A soprano originally from South Africa and a tenor from Sweden sang their way to top honors in the 2008 International Wagner Competition staged by the Seattle Opera on August 16 in Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, the company’s handsome home.

Opera closes ranks against angry diva

http://www.smh.com.au/news/arts/opera-closes-ranks-against-angry-diva/2008/08/18/1218911573563.html

Tenors in Training: The Next Generation

http://www.nysun.com/arts/tenors-in-training-the-next-generation/84037/

‘Ariadne’ a joyful jumble

http://washingtontimes.com/news/2008/aug/18/ariadne-a-joyful-jumble/

Grant Park season closes with operatic standards and surprises

http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/music/classical/1112774,CST-FTR-grant18web.article

Cleveland Orchestra’s “Rusalka” hailed at Salzburg Festival

http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2008/08/cleveland_orchestras_rusalka_h.html

Santa Fe Opera hosts U.S. premiere of ‘Adriana Mater’

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/arts/chi-santa-fe-0817aug17,0,3520620.story

On a quest to give female composers their due

http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2008/08/16/on_a_quest_to_give_female_composers_their_due/

Berkshire’s ‘Figaro’ opera a treat

http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=712590&category=ARTS

Opera singer’s career comes full circle

http://www.kansas.com/entertainment/story/496683.html