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Opera Atelier to Present ALL IS LOVE This Spring at Koerner Hall

Opera Atelier will present the return of ALL IS LOVE, the fully staged mixed program celebrating love in all its splendour at Koerner Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Oregon Symphony to Present Selections From Curtis Stewart's OF LOVE

The Oregon Symphony Orchestra will present composer and violinist Curtis Stewart's 'of Love' - A Personal Requiem. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Ralph Vaughan Williams's RIDERS TO THE SEA (Homens ao Mar) Opens Theatro Sao Pedro 2024 Season

The opera season at Theatro Sao Pedro, will begin with the premiere of Riders to the Sea, by Vaughan Williams, considered the greatest British symphonist. With musical direction by Claudio Cruz and scenic direction by Caetano Vilela, the opera will be preceded by the instrumental work Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, by the same composer.

The Dessoff Choirs to Present Valerie Capers' Sojourner in February

The Dessoff Choirs will return to Union Theological Seminary on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 4:00pm.

William Brittelle Announces New Mini-Album 'Alive In The Electric Snow Dream'

Developed and recorded during the pandemic with Metropolis Ensemble, Alive in the Electric Snow Dream features Jenn Wasner (Wye Oak, Bon Iver), Holland Andrews, and Eliza Bagg (Roomful of Teeth, Lisel) on vocals, Immanuel Wilkins on sax, Ben Cassorla on guitar, Paul Wiancko (Kronos Quartet, OWLS) on strings.

CMS Winter Festival: Quartet Panorama to Feature Performances by Calidore, Schumann, Cremona, and Escher Quartets

CMS Winter Festival: Quartet Panorama, taking place in February and March showcases the future of string quartets. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Long Beach Opera World Premiere Of ISOLA At The Compound Long Beach, February 3, 10, 11

ISOLA–a prismatic meditation on time, mental health and isolation– is the new opera by composer Alyssa Weinberg with a text by poet J. Mae Barizo that launches Long Beach Opera's 2024 Season.

Solistas Ensamble Celebra Su 40 Aniversario Con La Presentación De King Arthur, De Henry Purcell

Solistas Ensamble celebrates its 40th anniversary with the performance of King Arthur by Henry Purcell. Concerts will take place on January 19 and January 21 in Mexico City.

Hofesh Shechter Company Reveals 2024 Cohort For The Shechter II Company Performing FROM ENGLAND WITH LOVE

Hofesh Shechter Company has announced the eight dancers selected to join the prestigious company Shechter II. The selected dancers represent the very best of the next generation of contemporary dance artists and will be performing in Hofesh Shechter's compelling new work, From England with Love.

Johannes Weisser and Oslo Circles Come to Den Norske Opera

Baroque violinist Astrid Kirschner and her musicians in the critically acclaimed baroque ensemble Oslo Circles are back at the Opera.

New Collection RAIN From Late Vocalist Nora York Out Now

Good Mood Records returns with the new album RAIN from the groundbreaking late vocalist and songwriter NORA YORK.

Aires Otoñales Ofrecerá Un Viaje Por Las Emociones Humanas En El Museo Mural Diego Rivera

Discover the emotional journey of human emotions in the concert 'Aires otoñales' at the Museo Mural Diego Rivera. Mezzosoprano Estefanya Márquez and soprano Alejandra Toledo will present arias from the opera tradition. Free admission on November 10th at 6:30 PM.

Tafelmusik Chamber Choir Inaugurates Its 2023/24 Season with A CHORAL KALEIDOSCOPE: FROM MONTEVERDI TO BACH

Tafelmusik Chamber Choir inaugurates its 2023/24 season with A Choral Kaleidoscope: from Monteverdi to Bach.

Good Mood Records to Release Posthumous Collection RAIN by Vocalist and Songwriter Nora York

Good Mood Records is set to release 'RAIN,' a posthumous collection of songs by the late vocalist and songwriter Nora York. The album, produced by Emmy winner Jamie Lawrence, features a blend of contemporary jazz and pop music. Get ready for an innovative musical experience.

The Sebastians And Yale Voxtet Perform Charpentier Pastoral Chamber Opera Next Month

On Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 5PM, New York-based early music ensemble the Sebastians teams up with the esteemed Yale Voxtet to present Voices of Versailles, a program of French baroque vocal repertoire.

Opera Company of Middlebury Reveals Merger with Youth Opera Company

The Opera Company of Middlebury has announcedthe merger of the pioneering teen performance program, the Youth Opera Company of Vermont (YOC), with the OCM Education and Outreach division. Learn more about what this means for the company here!

Lincoln Center Sets Exciting Fall/Winter Season with US Premiere, New York Premieres & More

Get ready for an incredible season at Lincoln Center! Explore the US premieres and New York premieres that will be taking the stage this fall and winter. Find out what shows and events you won't want to miss.

Ars Lyrica Houston Celebrates 20 Years of Magic With its 2023/24 Season

The GRAMMY®-nominated early music ensemble Ars Lyrica Houston celebrates 20 Years of Magic, a 2023/24 season celebrating two decades of music-making, with six subscription programs - including a fully staged Handel opera - and two CD releases on the Acis label.

Interview: Connecticut playwright Marc Deaton of ELEGY FOR A FALLEN ANGEL

The world premiere of new play, Elegy for a Fallen Angel, is coming to Connecticut next month. Opening for two performances only at Madison Lyric Stage. I sat down with playwright Marc Deaton to learn more.

Early Music Vancouver Unveils Light-Filled 2023-2024 Concert Season 

The Tallis Scholars (UK), countertenor Reginald Mobley, the Pacific Baroque Orchestra with baritone  Tyler Duncan, Dhrupad master Uday Bhawalkar (India), Profetti Della Quinta, Le Consort (France), Ensemble Caprice (Canada), fortepianist Mélisande McNabney (Canada), and rubab virtuoso Homayoun Sakhi (Afghanistan/USA) are just a  few of the many musical luminaries that are appearing in Early Music Vancouver’s (EMV) star-studded 54th season- Luminescence. 

Henry Purcell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Henry Purcell written?

Henry Purcell has written 2 shows including Don Quixote (Composer), Colin and His Wife (Composer).

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