New Releases Nov. 18: With Voices Raised
Configurations that shine a spotlight on the human voice: from Mahler's "Symphony of a Thousand", to new arragements of spirituals.
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Anguish of war permeates Boston Symphony’s 2022-23 season
The prestigious orchestra says its 2022-23 season will perform works that address the tragedies of armed conflict, racial injustice, civil rights, and gender inequity.
Ukrainian opera singer in Japan prays for peace in melody
When Oksana Stepanyuk, an award-winning soprano with the Japan Opera Foundation, performs “Melody,” composed by Myroslav Skoryk, a Ukrainian, her voice turns into a wail of mourning.
Pianist Radu Lupu has Died, Aged 76
Lupu was renowned for his thoughtful interpretations of “19th-century German and Austrian piano works, especially those of Schubert, Schumann, and Brahms,” notes WFMT’s Candice Agree.
Groundbreaking composer Harrison Birtwistle dies at 87
Birtwistle created daringly experimental music that sometimes tried the patience of listeners.
Dropped by Met, Netrebko to sing at Monte Carlo Opera
Anna Netrebko will sing the title role in Puccini’s Manon Lescaut.
COT’s 22-23 Season: ‘Turing’ World Premiere, Britten, Heggie for 50th Anniversary
In this celebratory season, audiences will hear two twentieth-century operas and three world premieres across COT's full slate of mainstage and special programming.
Ginsburg’s art, fur coat, awards in auction to benefit opera
A signed and inscribed print of the late Supreme Court Justice is among 150 items from Ginsburg’s office and home in an online auction to benefit opera in Washington.
Boston Symphony Orchestra cancels Europe dates over COVID
The BSO had been scheduled to visit Vienna, Leipzig, Hamburg and Paris in May during a Strauss-focused tour.
For Soprano Ailyn Pérez, New Opera Roles and New Marriage
For soprano Ailyn Pérez, being rejected by the man she loves is all part of the job. But offstage, she is planning her wedding to bass Soloman Howard.
