The OperaWire Podcast Episode 14 Features Johnathan McCullough Discussing the National Youth Opera Academy and its Upcoming Summer Program

In the latest installment of the OperaWire Podcast, Episode 14, host Francisco Salazar engaged in a comprehensive discussion with Johnathan McCullough, a prominent figure in the operatic world. The conversation…

Merola Opera Program Announces Grand Finale to Cap 2026 Summer Festival

San Francisco’s esteemed Merola Opera Program has announced the details for its annual Merola Grand Finale, scheduled to bring the curtain down on its 2026 Summer Festival. This highly anticipated…

Toledo Opera Receives $21,000 National Endowment for the Arts Grant to Expand "Opera On Wheels" Program

Toledo Opera has been awarded a significant $21,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for its Fiscal Year 2026, specifically earmarked to bolster its highly successful "Opera…

Revolutionizing Vinyl: Pilot Program Demonstrates Viability of High-Quality Recycled Records with Significant Environmental Gains

In a landmark initiative poised to reshape the sustainability landscape of the music industry, a comprehensive pilot program has successfully demonstrated the feasibility of recycling unsold vinyl records into new,…

The Schwabacher Series Concludes with a Star-Studded Finale Featuring Kyle Ketelsen and Merola Opera Program Artists

The highly anticipated Schwabacher series is set to culminate in a grand finale on June 16th, presenting a captivating evening of vocal artistry led by the distinguished bass-baritone Kyle Ketelsen…

Festival Opera Launches Inaugural Resident Artist Program to Nurture Emerging Operatic Talent

Festival Opera has unveiled its groundbreaking Resident Artist Program, a comprehensive, season-long initiative designed to provide a vital springboard for emerging opera singers navigating the critical transition from academic training…

Eastman School of Music Launches Intensive Electronic Music Production Program for High School Students, Building on University’s New Degree Offering

The Eastman School of Music, renowned for its classical training, is expanding its horizons into the dynamic world of electronic music production with a new intensive summer program designed specifically…

La Tragédie de Carmen at San Francisco’s Merola Opera Program

San Francisco’s esteemed Merola Opera Program is poised to present a compelling rendition of La Tragédie de Carmen, a powerfully condensed and stark reimagining of Georges Bizet’s iconic opera, Carmen.…

Strauss’s Ariadne auf Naxos to be Presented by Merola Opera Program

The Merola Opera Program, a prestigious institution dedicated to nurturing emerging operatic talent, has announced its forthcoming presentation of Richard Strauss’s captivating opera, Ariadne auf Naxos. This significant artistic undertaking,…

MusicNSW Inaugurates Ambassador Program with Six Leading Independent Artists

SYDNEY, Australia – Six of New South Wales’ most dynamic independent artists have been officially welcomed into the inaugural Ambassador Program established by MusicNSW, the state’s leading contemporary music industry…