Jessye Norman News

New York Festival Of Song to Present 15th Annual A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU!

by Chloe Rabinowitz — November 18, 2024

Experience the 15th annual A GOYISHE CHRISTMAS TO YOU! by the New York Festival of Song at Congregation Beth Simchat Torah, featuring Yuletide songs by Jewish composers.

Rufus Wainwright's 'Dream Requiem' Recording to Be Released in 2025

by Josh Sharpe — November 15, 2024

Rufus Wainwright's latest work, Dream Requiem, received its world premiere in Paris this year with the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France and with Meryl Streep as the narrator.

BWW Q&A: Denyce Graves on THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON at North Carolina Opera

by Joshua Wright — November 6, 2024

Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves’ career has garnered unparalleled popular and critical acclaim.

OPERA America Reveals 2024 Opera Hall of Fame Inductees

by Stephi Wild — October 22, 2024

OPERA America has announced the induction of seven exemplary artists, administrators, and advocates to the Opera Hall of Fame as the class of 2024.

Isabelle Huppert & More to be Featured in NYU Skirball Winter/Spring 2025 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 15, 2024

NYU Skirball’s Winter/Spring 2025 season will feature Robert Wilson, Isabelle Huppert, Florentina Holzinger, and more.

Interview: Creatine Price Spills About CANTATA: BLOOD MAGIC at Red Eye NY

by Chloe Yang — October 8, 2024

A bewitching spectacle is brewing in Hell’s Kitchen, just in time for spooky season.

Bryn Terfel Will Bring BRYN'S CHRISTMAS to London and More

by Stephi Wild — August 12, 2024

Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel will be bringing his very special Christmas show, Bryn's Christmas, to London, Swansea, Manchester and Bristol for four dates only, from 16 to 20 December.

Seattle Opera Will Present Tazewell Thompson's JUBILEE

by Stephi Wild — July 24, 2024

In October, Seattle Opera audiences will experience a unique new work by visionary writer and director Tazewell Thompson.

Damien Sneed, Brandie Sutton, Justin Austin, and The Griot String Quartet Perform at Caramoor Tomorrow

by Stephi Wild — July 24, 2024

Created and directed by composer, conductor, and multi-genre musician Damien Sneed, the showcase 'Our Song, Our Story: The New Generation of Black Voices' will pay homage to the legacies of operatic legends Marian Anderson and Jessye Norman.

The Springfield Chamber Players Octet Will Premiere Next Month

by Stephi Wild — July 19, 2024

The Springfield Chamber Players Octet will make their premiere at the Concerts at 7 Series on Monday, August 19, at 7PM.

92NY Launches The Humanities Audio Collection Featuring Over 400 Archival Recordings

by A.A. Cristi — June 25, 2024

92NY unveils The Humanities Audio Collection, featuring over 400 archival recordings of notable figures and events.

Caramoor's Summer Season Kicks Off With Gala Featuring Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra

by Stephi Wild — June 20, 2024

Caramoor will kick off its 2024 summer season with a gala and performance by virtuoso jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Wynton Marsalis, who performs with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) in celebration of the 10-year collaboration between Caramoor and Jazz at Lincoln Center

Opera UCLA Will Present the World Premiere of Richard Danielpour's THE GRAND HOTEL TARTARUS

by Stephi Wild — May 10, 2024

Opera UCLA, a collaboration between The Herb Alpert School of Music and the UCLA School of Theatre, Film and Television, will present the world premiere of Grammy Award-winning composer Richard Danielpour’s new opera, The Grand Hotel Tartarus.

Smoke Jazz Club Reveals June Lineup; Vijay Iyer, Eric Reed, Album Release By Steve Turre, and More!

by Stephi Wild — April 30, 2024

SMOKE Jazz Club will continue its 25th anniversary season with another month of today's leading artists in jazz.

Debs Composer Tania León Continues Carnegie Hall Residency This Spring

by Stephi Wild — April 9, 2024

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tania León will continue her Debs Composer’s Chair residency at Carnegie Hall this spring with two inventive programs in Zankel Hall, followed by two free Carnegie Hall Citywide concerts this summer to be announced soon.