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Dayton Opera Unveils Star-Studded Cast And Conductors For Verdi's AIDA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has announced the cast and conductors for Dayton Opera's upcoming production of Verdi's Aida at the Schuster Center.

The 2025 George London Award Winners Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 22, 2025

The winners of the 53rd George and Nora London Foundation Competition for young American and Canadian opera singers, were revealed at the conclusion of the competition’s final round. Learn more!

George and Nora London Foundation Competition for Opera Singers 2025 Finalists Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

The George and Nora London Foundation Competition for American and Canadian opera singers, one of the opera world's oldest and most prestigious competitions, will hold its 53rd event in 2025, with a public final round at New York's Morgan Library and Museum on Friday, February 21, at 4:00 pm.

George And Nora London Foundation Competition For Opera Singers Returns In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

The George and Nora London Foundation Competition for American and Canadian opera singers, one of the opera world's oldest and most prestigious competitions, will hold its 53rd event in 2025, with a public final round at New York's Morgan Library and Museum on Friday, February 21, at 4:00 pm.

George And Nora London Foundation For Singers Announces Its 2024-25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2024

The George and Nora London Foundation for Singers unveils its 2024-25 season, featuring a series of concerts and events showcasing talented vocalists and supporting emerging opera singers.

George And Nora London Foundation Presents Baritone Blake Denson In Recital In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2024

Join the George and Nora London Foundation as they present a recital by Blake Denson, a renowned baritone, on Sunday, April 28.

Review: THE BESPOKE OVERCOAT at Pacific Resident Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Mar 17, 2024

You wouldn’t expect a bittersweet, haunting tale to be this laugh-out-loud funny, but it is.  There is so much charm and sensitivity in this Pacific Resident Theatre production.  The Bespoke Overcoat is almost unbearably poignant, a drama of humanity and rare tenderness. You don’t want to miss this exquisite gem.

The 2024 George London Award Winners Have Been Announced
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 17, 2024

The 2024 George London Award winners have been announced, including soprano Katerina Burton, mezzo-sopranos Emily Treigle and Erin Wagner, tenor Samuel White, and baritones Benjamin Dickerson and Darren Drone.

Finalists Announced For The George And Nora London Foundation Competition
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2024

The George and Nora London Foundation Competition 2024 finalists have been announced. The finals will be livestreamed on Friday, February 16, at 4:00 pm ET. Tune in to watch the talented performers showcase their skills.

The George and Nora London Foundation Competition for Opera Singers Holds its Final Round Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024

The George and Nora London Foundation Competition for American and Canadian opera singers, one of the opera world’s oldest and most prestigious competitions, will hold its 52nd event in 2024, with a public final round at New York’s Morgan Library and Museum on Friday, February 16, at 4:00 pm.

George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Receives Gift of $215,000 from the Estate of Lois Kirschenbaum
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2024

The George and Nora London Foundation for Singers has received a gift of $215,000 from the estate of Lois Kirschenbaum, the famously devoted and ubiquitous New York opera fan who passed away in March 2021 at the age of 88.

George & Nora London Foundation Presents Mezzo-Soprano Lindsay Kate Brown, October 22
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2023

Join us for an enchanting recital by mezzo-soprano Lindsay Kate Brown, presented by the George & Nora London Foundation. 'Serenading the Hours: A Day to Night Recital' will take place on October 22, 2023, at The Morgan Library and Museum.

Review: 9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL at TexARTS is a celebration of female empowerment!
by Sabrina Wallace - Aug 9, 2023

9 to 5, The Musical at TexARTS is a delightful and empowering theatrical experience that captivates, inspires, and uplifts. With stellar performances, engaging storytelling, and memorable musical numbers, it stands as a testament to the enduring power of friendship and the strength that arises when individuals unite to overcome adversity. A must-see for theater enthusiasts of all ages, this musical will leave you with a smile on your face and a newfound belief in the power of women.

Academy Of Vocal Arts Reveals 2023/24 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2023

The season, which is AVA's 89th, kicks off with a stunning production of Gaetano Donizetti's masterwork Anna Bolena, followed by Benjamin Britten's hauntingly beautiful The Rape of Lucretia and ending with Gioachino Rossini's beloved comic masterpiece, Il barbiere di Siviglia ('The Barber of Seville'). Also returning this season is the annual Giargiari Bel Canto Competition, New Artists Recital, Winter Recital, and Farewell Recital.

Ronald Naldi Will Celebrate His 50th Anniversary Season With A Solo Recital At The Bishop Janes Tabernacle
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2023

On Sunday, July 23, Mr. Naldi will celebrate his 50th anniversary season, with a special solo recital at the Bishop Janes Tabernacle. Showtime is 3 PM, and the recital is free. Bishop Janes Tabernacle is located on Auditorium Square in Ocean Grove, NJ.

San Francisco Opera Medal Awarded to Soprano Nina Stemme
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2023

Immediately following the June 4 opening performance of Richard Strauss and Hugo von Hofmannsthal’s fairy-tale opera Die Frau ohne Schatten, soprano Nina Stemme, who performed the role of the Dyer’s Wife in the opera, was presented with the San Francisco Opera Medal.

George And Nora London Foundation For Singers 2023-24 Season: Lindsay Kate Brown, Blake Denson, And 52nd Competition
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2023

Recitals by rising young opera stars and one of the vocal world's most prestigious competitions comprise the George and Nora London Foundation for Singers 2023-24 season of events at New York's Morgan Library and Museum. Mezzo-soprano Lindsay Kate Brown, a 2020 George London Award winner, and baritone Blake Denson, who won his George London Award in 2022, each performs a solo program, and the 52nd year of the foundation's competition for American and Canadian opera singers will confer 2024 George London Awards on five of the opera world's most promising young artists.

Sherrill Milnes VOICE Programs Announces Annual Lineup For New York Program
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2023

 The Sherrill Milnes VOICE Programs announced an exciting lineup of local events leading up to the annual gala on Wednesday, April 26. 

VIDEO: Susan Graham On How She Got Her Start
by Alan Henry - Mar 29, 2023

Legendary mezzo-soprano and LAO Young Artist Artist Director Susan Graham is back on the DCP stage in her role debut as Geneviève in 'Pelléas and Mélisande.' We sat down with her to ask about her inspiring start in opera, her role as a mentor, and the advice she has for the up-and-coming generation of singers.

George And Nora London Foundation Presents Benjamin Taylor, Baritone In Recital At The Morgan, April 16
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2023

George and Nora London Foundation for Singers presents Benjamin Taylor, Baritone, in Recital with Katelan Terrell, Piano, Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 4 pm at The Morgan Library and Museum.