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The Met's 2024 Summer Recital Series to Begin in June

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 23, 2024

The Metropolitan Opera’s 2024 Summer Recital Series, now in its 15th season, will begin June 18, with five free outdoor recitals throughout New York City.

92NY to Present COTTON: Denyce Graves, Mezzo-Soprano And Justin Austin, Baritone

by Chloe Rabinowitz — April 1, 2024

Join the 92nd Street Y for COTTON: Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano and Justin Austin, baritone.

Review: Met's Laffont Competition Unleashes New Artists on Grateful Audience

by Richard Sasanow — March 21, 2024

No matter how many “star” performances the Met manages to muster in the course of a season, there’s nothing quite as exciting as the Laffont Grand Finals Concert—formerly known as the Met’s National Auditions Finals—which took place this past Sunday afternoon for its 70th season, when we

Five Singers Named Winners of the 2024 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition

by Stephi Wild — March 18, 2024

The Met has announced the winners of the 2024 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition.

PORGY AND BESS, World Premieres & More Set for Washington National Opera 2024–2025 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 14, 2024

The Washington National Opera will present a 2024–2025 season that pays tribute to the grand tradition of opera, while shaping its future with two new productions.

Ten Singers Advance To The Final Round Of The 2024 Met Opera Eric And Dominique Laffont Competition

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 13, 2024

Discover the ten talented singers who have advanced to the final round of the 2024 Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition.

The Metropolitan Opera Reveals Semifinalists for the 2024 Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition

by Stephi Wild — February 29, 2024

The 19 semifinalists, who have moved past regional auditions across the United States, will compete in the semifinal round of the Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition on Monday, March 11, 2024, beginning at 10AM ET.

Justin Austin to Star In New York Premiere Of Damien Geter's COTTON at 92NY

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 26, 2024

2024 Marian Anderson Vocal Award winner Justin Austin will star in composer Damien Geter's COTTON, presented by The 92nd Street Y, New York.

MOIPEI to Make North Carolina Debut at The Edward C. Smith Civic Center

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 12, 2024

MOIPEI will make their North Carolina debut at The Edward C.

Sphinx Virtuosi Performs in Santa Barbara Next Month

by Stephi Wild — February 2, 2024

Community Arts Music Association (CAMA) of Santa Barbara will conclude its 2023-24 Masterseries at the Lobero Theatre on March 15 with a special performance by the acclaimed Sphinx Virtuosi.

New York Festival Of Song Presents ALL TOGETHER NOW At Merkin Hall, February 21

by A.A. Cristi — January 17, 2024

New York Festival of Song (NYFOS), led by Artistic Director Steven Blier, collaborates with Young Concert Artists (YCA) in All Together Now on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 8:00 p.

New Orleans Opera General And Artistic Director Emeritus Robert Lyall Dies at 76

by Stephi Wild — January 11, 2024

The New Orleans Opera Association has sadly announced the passing of its General and Artistic Director Emeritus Robert Lyall.

Baritone Justin Austin to Perform Solo Recital At Carnegie Hall in March

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 8, 2024

Baritone Justin Austin will be performing a solo recital at Carnegie Hall on March 5, 2024.

The New York Philharmonic String Quartet, Musicians From The New York Philharmonic, and Emanuel Ax Come to 92NY

by Stephi Wild — December 1, 2023

The 92nd Street Y, New York (92NY), one of New York's leading cultural venues, has partnered with the New York Philharmonic to present the New York Philharmonic String Quartet, Musicians from the New York Philharmonic, and Emanuel Ax, piano on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 2pm at the Kaufmann Concert