Licia Albanese

Opera San José Unveils 2022-23 Resident Artists & Announces Free Virtual Showcase

General Director Shawna Lucey has announced Opera San José’s 2022-23 Resident Company, a cohort of brilliant opera talent who will be featured in this season’s four California Theatre mainstage productions.

Classic Lyric Arts to Present A Celebration Of Mozart's Italian Operas At Bard College

From July 5-10, 2022, Classic Lyric Arts will present four concerts celebrating Mozart's Italian operas, performed by the 2022 artists selected for the institution's annual two-week summer training experience in the Berkshires devoted to mastering the artistry of Mozart's Italian operas.

Concert Featuring Pacifica Quartet and Soprano Karen Slack Has Been Rescheduled

 Shriver Hall Concert Series (SHCS) — Baltimore’s premier presenter of chamber music ensembles and solo recitalists — has rescheduled its concert featuring the two-time Grammy Award-winning Pacifica Quartet and soprano Karen Slack, to Sunday, June 19 at 5:30pm, due to Covid-related challenges (originally scheduled for May 15).

SHCS to Present The Pacifica Quartet And Karen Slack In Baltimore Premiere Of James Lee III's A DOUBLE STANDARD

On Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 5:30pm, Shriver Hall Concert Series (SHCS) - Baltimore's premier presenter of chamber music ensembles and solo recitalists - will present the two-time Grammy Award-winning Pacifica Quartet and soprano Karen Slack in the Baltimore premiere of A Double Standard, a new SHCS co-commission by Baltimore-based composer James Lee III.

New York Festival Of Song and Kaufman Music Center Present THE WIDER VIEW: SONGS BY BLACK COMPOSERS

The concert features mezzo-soprano Lucia Bradford, soprano Kearstin Piper Brown, and baritone Jorell Williams, together with pianists Nathaniel LaNasa and Steven Blier, in works by Black composers that include H. Leslie Adams, Margaret Bonds, Harry Burleigh, Adolphus C. Hailstork, Robert Owens, Hale Smith, and William Grant Still..

East Lynne Theater Company Presents Barbara Quintiliani In Concert

Barbara Quintiliani was the first American woman in twenty-five years to be awarded First Prize in the Francisco Viñas Singing Competition in Barcelona. She was also the recipient of the Grand Prize in the National Metropolitan Opera Council Auditions, First Place in the Marian Anderson International Vocal Arts Competition, First Place in the Eleanor McCollum Competition at The Houston Grand Opera, First Place of the Licia Albanese-Puccini Foundation Competition in New York, and a Sarah Tucker Study Grant from the Richard Tucker Foundation.

Juilliard to Hold Its 116th Commencement Ceremony in June

The Juilliard School today announced that its 116th commencement ceremony will be held in person on Friday, June 18, 2021, at 11am, outdoors on the Lincoln Center campus for a limited audience. The ceremony will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.

San Diego Opera Announces Spring Drive-In Season Featuring THE BARBER OF SEVILLE and ONE AMAZING NIGHT

Inspired by the success from their safe drive-in performances of La bohème in the Fall, which heralded the return of live, in-person, opera to San Diego County since the start of the pandemic, and provided over 300 jobs to many, San Diego Opera has announced a Spring season of safe, socially-distanced, drive-in performances.

Desde Varios Puntos Del Planeta, Cantantes Unen Sus Voces En El Concierto Virtual Mujeres Por La Esperanza 2021

En un esfuerzo y colaboración internacional y con una convocatoria de solidaridad para el mundo, México presentará el concierto Mujeres por la esperanza 2021, el cual unirá las voces de cantantes de diversas latitudes, quienes desde sus diferentes estilos y tesituras, tradiciones musicales y repertorios, enviarán un mensaje de esperanza en uno de los momentos más difíciles que vive la humanidad a causa de la contingencia sanitaria derivada de la COVID-19 que ha impactado prácticamente a todo el orbe.

'My Song For You â€" Marta Eggerth and Jan Kiepura' Exhibit Opens

My Song For You – Marta Eggerth and Jan Kiepura was inaugurated on October 20th with a simulcast online ceremony hosted by the Austrian Cultural Forum in New York led by Director Michael Haider, and the University of Music and Performance in Vienna, or MDW.

Licia Albanese is an Italian-born American operatic soprano. Noted especially for her portrayals of the lyric heroines of Verdi and Puccini, Albanese was a leading artist with the Metropolitan Opera of New York from 1940 to 1966. She also made many recordings and is chairman of The Licia Albanese-Puccini Foundation which is dedicated to assisting young artists and singers. She celebrates her 100th birthday today and you can join in the celebration with the video below!

Feinstein's at Loews Regency continues its Fall 2011 season with the return engagement of Grammy Award nominated singer and entertainer Marilyn Maye. Her new show, 'The Best Of Times Is Now!' - which honors the legendary Broadway composer Jerry Herman on this 80th Birthday year - features songs from his shows including Mame, Mack and Mabel, Hello, Dolly! and Milk and Honey. Marilyn starred in Hello, Dolly! many times and recorded a CD of all the songs from the Tony Award winning score. Her recent local appearances have been received with rave reviews and full houses. The show opened November 1 and runs through Saturday, November 12 at the Loews Regency Hotel. Broadway Beat was on hand for opening night and takes you inside the showroom below!