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Will Liverman Announces Publishing Deal with Just a Theory Press
(Credit: Catherine Hancock) Will Liverman has announced a new publishing relationship with Just a Theory Press.
Ryan Speedo Green Leads Dutch National Opera’s ‘Der fliegende Holländer’
The Dutch National Opera is set to present Wagner’s “Der fliegende Holländer.” The production will mark the house debut of conductor Susanna Mälkki, who will lead a new production directed by Lotte de Beer. In a statement De Beer said, “In Daland’s world, people cling to a ‘everything was better in the past’ mentality. The Dutchman represents a tradition of deconstruction and nihilism.”
Opera Philadelphia to Stream ‘Soldier Songs’ for Free on YouTube
Opera Philadelphia will make its film adaptation of David T. Little’s “Soldier Songs” available to stream free on YouTube beginning Nov. 11, 2026, Veterans Day, in recognition of the opera’s 20th anniversary.
Independent Opera Company to Present ‘The Medium’
Independent Opera Company will present Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Medium” on Nov. 6 and 7 at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Los Angeles.
Sarah Dufresne, Zoie Reams, Andrew Haji, Elliot Madore to Headline Canadian Opera Company’s ‘Bravissimo! New Year’s at the Opera’
The Canadian Opera Company will present “Bravissimo! New Year’s at the Opera” on Dec. 31, 2026, at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, with the COC Orchestra led by Music Director Johannes Debus.
The American Composers Orchestra to Honor Thea Musgrave at Gala & Creative Catalyst Awards
The American Composers Orchestra (ACO) will honor composer Thea Musgrave as its Artistic Honoree at its Gala and Creative Catalyst Awards on Oct. 27 at Carnegie Hall.
Hana Reel Wins 2026-27 Schmidt Vocal Arts Texas Regional Competition
Schmidt Vocal Arts has announced Hana Reel of The Woodlands, Texas, as the first place winner of its 2026-27 Texas Regional Competition, held Oct. 10 at Baylor University in Waco.
Mezzo-Soprano Ema Nikolovska & Guitarist Sean Shibe Headline ‘Orlando’ at Princeton University Concerts
Princeton University Concerts (PUC) will present mezzo-soprano Ema Nikolovska and guitarist Sean Shibe in “Orlando,” a theatrical concert inspired by Virginia Woolf’s novel, on Oct. 27 at Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall.
Iria Goti && Milan Perisic Win Top Prizes at Logroño-La Rioja International Singing Competitoin
(Photo Credit: Elena del Real) Spanish soprano Iria Goti and Serbian baritone Milan Perisic won the top prizes at the 43rd Ciudad de Logroño-La Rioja International Singing Competition.
Q & A: Conductor Vasilis Christopoulos on Leading Greek National Opera’s Carnegie Hall Debut
As a child, Vassilis Christopoulus woudl sit on the floor of an Athens rehearsal room next to his father, the principal oboist watching conductors, studying their every gesture, the “magic of their movements.”
English Touring Opera Wins Achievement in Opera Award at UK Theatre Awards 2026
English Touring Opera has won the Achievement in Opera Award at the UK Theatre Awards 2026, which were presented Oct. 12.
English National Opera Announces ‘The Artist’s Table’ Participants
English National Opera (ENO) has revealed the 10 North West-based artists who will form “The Artists’ Table.”
Piedmont Receives Major Grants for 50th Anniversary Season
Piedmont Opera has secured $168,527 in grants so far during its 50th anniversary season. The largest award is $75,000 from The David R. Hayworth Foundation, tied to the company’s production of Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” and its growing commitment to High Point, N.C. The funding supports “Student Night at the Opera,” “Storytime with Piedmont Opera” for children and young families, and “HOPera,” an initiative connecting opera audiences with local bars and restaurants in High Point.
Philharmonia Orchestra Announces 2027 London Season
(Credit: Mark Allen) The Philharmonia Orchestra has announced its 2026-27 London season. Here are the vocal performance on offer.
Domingo Hindoyan Honored by Los Angeles City Council Member
Los Angeles City Council Member Adrin Nazarian will honor Domingo Hindoyan, the new Richard Seaver Music Director of LA Opera, with a City Certificate during a City Council presentation on Oct. 14.
2026 Operalia Competition Announces Jury Featuring Metropolitan Opera, Teatro alla Scala, Royal Opera & Wiener Staatsoper
The Operalia Competition has announced the 2026 jury.
Staatsoper Unter den Linden Extend Elisabeth Sobotka & Christian Thielemann’s Contracts
(Credit: Peter Adamik) The Staatsoper Unter den Linden has announced the extension of the contracts of Artistic Director Elisabeth Sobotka and Principal Conductor Christian Thielemann until July 31, 2034.
Chrystallia Spileou & Michael Karl to Headline ‘Wine and Opera’ at 89 Reade
Soprano Chrystallia Spileou and tenor Michael Karl will headline an evening of opera arias and wine at 89 Reade on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.
Undead Arts to Present ‘Zombie Opera’
Undead Arts will present the seventh annual “Zombie Opera” concert on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 at Hamilton Park in downtown Jersey City, New Jersey.
ArmSmart Names New Manager of Individual Giving & Donor Relations
ArtSmart has appointed Allison Mion as Manager of Individual Giving and Donor Relations, effective October 2026.
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