George John Hamlin News
American tenor (1869-1923)
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2023-10-06 17:10:00
Thomas Conlin and the Vallejo Festival Orchestra have a concert coming up at the end of the month that looks like a lot of fun: three young tenors, an excellent orchestra and conductor, and a program of Verdi, Puccini, Donizetti, and other well-loved Italian composers. The singers are Taylor Comstock, Spencer Hamlin, and Alex McKissick. I checked out some of their videos, and there's lots of talent here! It's a special thrill to hear singers at the beginning of their careers, too.From the web site:Expect a night of vocal splendor as the Vallejo Center for the Arts brings together three extraordinary young tenors who are set to captivate audiences with their remarkable talent, soaring voices, and electrifying performances!Three Tenors! – The Next Generation is a tribute to the iconic “3 Tenors” concerts that have captivated the world for decades. Building upon the legendary legacy of Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo, and […]
2023-07-14 21:46:58
The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music announced yesterday the death of renowned pianist André Watts on July 12. The artist was 77. Mr. Watts, a frequent guest artist in Cincinnati, was distinguished professor of piano and the Jack I. and Dora B. Hamlin Endowed Chair in Music at the university. He joined the faculty […]
2023-07-02 20:25:00
Santa Fe Opera Cast Changes
Santa Fe Opera House from Parking LotPhoto by Lisa HirschI'd already read that Angel Blue would be released from some of her performances so that she could tour with the Met. Surprising number of cast changes in other major roles, though:Tosca Cast and Creative Team UpdatesSoprano Leah Hawkins sings three additional performances in the title role on June 30, July 5 and 8. She steps in for the originally scheduled Angel Blue, who will be on tour with The Metropolitan Opera. Angel Blue appears in four performances from July 14 through August 7. Bass-baritone Dale Travis sings the Sacristan, young singer Kai Edgar makes his company debut as the Shepherd Boy and three Santa Fe Opera Apprentice singers make company debuts: Spencer Hamlin(Spoletta); second-year Apprentice singer Ben Brady (Sciarrone); and Dylan Gregg(Jailer). Katharina Eva Kastening makes her company debut as the Associate Director and Rick Sordelet, Christian Kelly-Sordelet and Shireen Yehya serve as Fight and Intimacy Directors for Tosca and all productions in the 2023 Season. The Flying Dutchman Cast and Creative Team UpdatesReplacing Richard Trey Smagur, tenor Chad Shelton makes his company debut in the role […]
2021-08-21 05:42:00
Classical Music News of the Week, August 21, 2021
Moments Musicaux: From New Discoveries to Old FavouritesIn keeping with its tradition of uncovering young talent, Jeunesses Musicales Canada (JM Canada) is launching Moments musicaux, a virtual concert series featuring 10 Canadian artists and ensembles.Recorded at JM Canada's André Bourbeau House and broadcast between August 20 and September 10, 2021, at 10:30am, these select 40-minute concerts will be available for free in the Media Library section of the organization's website. People will then be able to listen to their favourite artists for a year.These artists stood out during competitions, concerts and selection panels. “In the past year, I've heard artists who charmed me with their passion, interpretation and creativity. I want to support them in their journey and give them the opportunity to gain exposure,” says Danièle LeBlanc, Executive and Artistic Director.JM Canada wanted to provide artists with professional experience through these concerts. Artists can develop their recording skills while […]
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