Mezzo-Soprano Aigul Akhmetshina Signs to Decca Classics
Mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina Signs to Decca Classics. Despite facing rejection at early auditions, where she was told she lacked the right voice and appearance, at the age of 27 Aigul has already etched her name in history as the youngest artist ever to take on the title role of Bizet's Carmen at the Royal Opera House in London.
Samuel Dale Johnson Joins Promethean Artists
With a voice described by Bachtrack as “gloriously lyrical”, Australian baritone Samuel Dale Johnson joins the roster of Promethean Artists for general management with Callan Coughlan.
Opera Awards Foundation Announces 2022 Bursary Recipients
The Opera Awards Foundation has announced its latest bursary recipients. Established by Harry Hyman in 2012 to help aspiring young artists reach their professional potential, the Opera Awards Foundation is marking its 10th anniversary with increased giving as it responds to the numerous challenges faced by those establishing their careers in opera.