Handel’s Judas Maccabaeus: A Triumph of Human Drama Over Martial Might
Written in the immediate aftermath of the Jacobite rising of 1745-46, George Frideric Handel’s oratorio Judas Maccabaeus was conceived as a powerful piece of propaganda, designed to celebrate the Duke…
Maestro James Conlon Reflects on a Half-Century of Musical Dedication and a Future Focused on Legacy
James Conlon, a towering figure in the operatic and symphonic worlds for over fifty years, is stepping back from the helm of the Los Angeles Opera after a remarkable two-decade…
Dayton Philharmonic Musicians Rally Against Proposed Programming Cuts, Express No Confidence in DPAA Leadership
Dayton, OH – On June 18, a powerful convergence of Dayton’s artistic community took place at Epiphany Lutheran Church as musicians of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, united under the banner…
The Halle Handel Festival Navigates Crisis with Remarkable Agility in a Fragmented "Radamisto"
(Credit: Thomas Ziegler) The true measure of a festival’s artistic resilience is often revealed when faced with unforeseen challenges. The Halle Handel Festival, renowned for its commitment to the works…
Cooper Bott Victorious at Fifth Annual Schmidt Vocal Arts National Vocal Competition and Prepares for Northwestern University
Marengo, Iowa’s own Cooper Bott is set to embark on a new chapter this fall at Northwestern University, bringing with him not only his considerable vocal talents but also a…
Antonello Manacorda Appointed Artistic and Music Director of Les Siècles
The acclaimed Italian conductor Antonello Manacorda has been appointed the new Artistic and Music Director of the esteemed French orchestra Les Siècles. This significant appointment marks a new chapter for…
The Latvian National Opera Reopens with a Dystopian Vision of Puccini’s "La Bohème"
After a month-long hiatus for essential renovation works, the Latvian National Opera dramatically reopened its doors to the public on the cusp of summer’s end, inaugurating its new season with…















