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Washington National Opera 2025-26 Review: Treemonisha
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (272+ words) A Triumphant Return with a Stellar Cast & Direction On March 8, the Washington National Opera (WNO) presented its first opera, "Treemonisha," after having broken ties with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. For the occasion, the company returned Lisner…...
Los Angeles Children's Chorus to Headline 'Looking Back, Looking Forward' Concert
10+ hour, 40+ min ago (201+ words) The Los Angeles Children's Chorus (LACC)" is set to headline "Looking Back, Looking Forward" on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The ensemble will perform as part of the Los Angeles Philharmonic's "Sounds About Town" concert series. Artistic Director…...
Stonewall Chorale to Present 'Remembrance' This March
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (514+ words) The Stonewall Chorale, the nation's first LGBTQIA+ choir now in its 49th season, will present "Remembrance" this Spring. The showcase, set for Saturday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 22 at 4:00 p.m. at Holy Apostles Church in New York City, will feature Mozart's Requiem…...
Festival Napa Valley 2026 to Present World Premiere of 'The Judgement of Paris"
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (245+ words) Festival Napa Valley's 2026 presenting sponsor is Bouchaine Vineyards. OperaWire attended the special Q&A preview of "The Judgement of Paris" at NYC's Printemps and toasted this exciting new work with Bouchaine vineyard's delicious wines featuring the opera's poster as its…...
Guido Cantelli International Conducting Competition Announces 2026 Dates
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (832+ words) FRANCISCO SALAZAR, (Publisher) has worked as a journalist for over 10 years with such companies as Latin Post, and freelanced for Remezcla. He has also published for El Diario and La Opinion. He is a media producer and a classically trained…...
Soprano Claudia de Lourdes Díaz Among YourClassical's Performance Today Young Artists in Residence Program Recipients
1+ week, 3+ day ago (358+ words) Soprano Claudia de Lourdes D'az Among YourClassical's Performance Today Young Artists in Residence Program Recipients'OperaWire Soprano Claudia de Lourdes D'az Among YourClassical's Performance Today Young Artists in Residence Program Recipients Soprano Claudia de Lourdes D'az was named amongst YourClassical's Performance…...
Soprano Golda Zahra Joins Maestra Parissa as Part of Farhang Foundation's Nowruz Concert at UCLA's Royce Hall
1+ week, 3+ day ago (206+ words) Farhang Foundation has announced that it has canceled its previously planned 16th annual Nowruz celebration at UCLA's Dickson Court in response to the ongoing loss of innocent lives in Iran, and will instead present a "Light Always Prevails." The Nowruz concert…...
Sarasota Opera Announces Summer 2026 Training Programs
1+ week, 4+ day ago (260+ words) Sarasota Opera has announced two summer training opportunities for young singers: the Sarasota Youth Opera Summer Camp and the newly launched Sarasota Opera Vocal Academy. The Youth Opera Summer Camp, led by Sarasota Opera's professional artistic and production staff, offers…...
The Ebell of Los Angeles Announces Partnership with Architecture Firm for Upgrade of Campus
1+ week, 4+ day ago (362+ words) The Ebell of Los Angeles has announced a partnership with architecture firm Frederick Fisher and Partners (FF&P) to develop and implement a comprehensive upgrade of its historic 1927 Renaissance-style campus in the mid-Wilshire area. The 94,000-square-foot campus, originally designed by architect…...
Michael Haefliger Named Artistic Advisor of the Kusatsu International Summer Music Academy & Festival in Japan
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (171+ words) Michael Haefliger has been announced as the Artistic Advisor of the Kusatsu International Summer Music Academy & Festival in Japan. The former long-standing Executive and Artistic Director of the Lucerne Festival is known for having shaped one of the world's most…...