1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (558+ words) The Rochester Oratorio Society (ROS) has announced the launch of its first-ever standalone Emerging Artist Competition, named in memory of beloved Rochester tenor Joseph Eduardo. While an emerging artist prize has previously been folded into the organization's annual Rochester International…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (294+ words) Prior to creating OperaWire, DAVID SALAZAR, (Editor-in-Chief) worked as a reporter for Latin Post where he interviewed major opera stars, Oscar nominees, Golden Globe winners and film industry giants. David holds a Masters in Media Management from Fordham University. During…...

3+ week, 16+ min ago  (260+ words) Sarasota Opera has announced two summer training opportunities for young singers: the Sarasota Youth Opera Summer Camp and the newly launched Sarasota Opera Vocal Academy. The Youth Opera Summer Camp, led by Sarasota Opera's professional artistic and production staff, offers…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (362+ words) FRANCISCO SALAZAR, (Publisher) has worked as a journalist for over 10 years with such companies as Latin Post, and freelanced for Remezcla. He has also published for El Diario and La Opinion. He is a media producer and a classically trained…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (310+ words) Royal College of Music Announces New Appointments for Martyn Brabbins, Speranza Scappucci , & Vasily Petrenko'OperaWire Royal College of Music Announces New Appointments for Martyn'Brabbins, Speranza'Scappucci', & Vasily Petrenko Following'a five-year term as Prince Consort Professor,'Martyn'Brabbins'will join the Royal College of Music…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (191+ words) OPERA America's Annual Field Report for 2025 has been published. The data in the report is drawn from the fiscal year 2024 data submitted by OPERA America's Professional Company Members in the annual Professional Opera Survey administered by SMU Data Arts. The…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (308+ words) The Philharmonie de Paris and the Paris Mozart Orchestra are set to continue their collaboration with the fourth edition of the La Maestra International Competition for Women Conductors. The competition, scheduled for Feb. 2328, 2026, at the Philharmonie de Paris, received a…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (312+ words) Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) has announced that Susan Speidel will be the company's first Youth in Arts Director. In her new role, Speidel will design and oversee school- and youth-focused engagement programs, cultivate partnerships with educators and youth…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (228+ words) The Spoleto Festival USA has announced its 2026 season. The season will showcase "The Old Maid and the Thief," a Spoleto production of Gian Carlo Menotti's 1939 radio opera, is reimagined as a live radio-drama with hand-crafted sound effects, period microphones, and…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (169+ words) Opera Naples has announced the contestants and jury members and dates for the 2026 Luciano Pavarotti Foundation Opera Naples International Voice Competition. The company revealed that a total of 430 singers from 19 countries applied, and 20 contestants were selected. The contestants include sopranos…...