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OperaDelaware, founded in 1945 and the 11th oldest company in the US, was set to celebrate its 75th season in 2020, right as the COVID pandemic began.
Death of Classical returns to the Crypt under the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine for a program entitled “Relics & Martyrs.” The program centers around the world premiere of a new cantata by ...
The Bayreuth Festival has announced a new cast for its production of “Parsifal” on August 17. The company said, “Unfortunately, Georg Zeppenfeld is unable to sing in tomorrow’s performance of ...
Opera San José (OSJ) is set to present Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly.” The opera is set to be directed by Michelle Ainna Cuizon and conducted by Joseph Marcheso. OSJ Artist-in-Resident Emily Michiko ...
Former Artistic Advisor to the Kennedy Center, Ben Folds, is speaking out about the Kennedy Center and why he left.
Opera Colorado has announced the addition of new members to its leadership team. The company said that Barbara Lynne Jamison has officially begun her tenure as the Ellie Caulkins General Director & ...
International Vocal Competition (IVC) will feature "Theatre in Song," a new competition that focuses on Lied and art song.
The Pacific Opera Victoria has announced its 2025-26 season featuring three operas. Britten’s “The Turn of the Screw” is set to star Kirsten MacKinnon, Isaiah Bell, Mars Young, Jake Apricity ...
Finnish National Opera’s The Sugar Factory – New Opera Works has announced the selection of 12 artists from 300 applicants.
The Queen Sonja Competition has announced its 12 semi-finals. The semi-finals, which will take place on August 17, will showcase mezzo-soprano Ekaterine Buachidze, Bass-baritone Vladyslav Buialskyi, ...
The Bayreuth Festival has announced a cast change for its August 14 performance of “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.” The company said that “Georg Zeppenfeld is unable to take on the role of Hans Sachs ...
On August 24, 2025, Ravinia, in collaboration with Haymarket Opera Company, will present a performance of Händel’s “Alcina.” ...