Samantha Clarke wins Guildhall School Gold Medal
Guildhall School of Music & Drama has announced soprano, Samantha Clarke, as the winner of the school’s 2019 Gold Medal, outstanding soloist. Since 1950, Guildhall … Read more
Wigmore Hall International Song Competition announces competitors
The Wigmore Hall/Independent Opera International Song Competition (ISC) has announced its shortlist for 2019. In total 27 singer-piano duos have been selected to take part, … Read more
Donizetti: Il Paria will perform at the Barbican
Opera Rara and Britten Sinfonia will collaborate for the first time to present a concert performance of Donizetti’s Il Paria. Conducted by Opera Rara’s artistic … Read more
Daniel Kramer steps down from English National Opera
Daniel Kramer has announced that he will be stepping down as English National Opera’s (ENO) artistic director in order to focus on freelance directing. He will continue … Read more
Glyndebourne appoints Aiden Oliver as chorus master
Aiden Oliver has been announced as chorus master at Glyndebourne, where he has been acting chorus master for the past month. Oliver is founding director … Read more
Plácido Domingo to celebrate 50 years with San Francisco Opera
Plácido Domingo will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his first performance with San Francisco Opera with a special concert this October. On 6 October Domingo … Read more
Beth Morrison Projects names Next Generation winner
Emma O’Halloran has won the Next Generation competition run by Beth Morrison Projects. O’Halloran has been commissioned to write a full length opera that will … Read more
Royal Opera House unveils two conducting courses for women
The Royal Opera House (ROH), Royal Philharmonic Society and National Opera Studio are launching a new initiative to support female conductors. Run under the banner … Read more
International Opera Awards shortlist announced
The International Opera Awards has announced the shortlist for its 2019 instalment. Held in association with BBC Radio 3, the winners will be announced in … Read more
Opera North receives GBP1m donation
Opera North has received a donation of GBP1m (€1.14m) toward its new Music Works redevelopment project. The donation comes from the The Liz and Terry … Read more