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150 years of the Bayreuth Festival: Confronting a troubled legacy

The Bayreuth Festival celebrates its 150th anniversary beginning July 25. But in the lead-up to the milestone, some observers have criticized how Bayreuth deals with the festival's antisemitic legacy. Jewish public intellectual Michel Friedman was …

Tristan und Isolde review – semi-staged Wagner sees Pappano and the LSO at their finest

The London Symphony Orchestra’s regular concert performances of complete operas have become something of an institution. Janáček’s The Makropulos Affair and Strauss’s Salome had critics raving about high-definition orchestral textures and brutally …

Amid a glut of Wagner, the LSO’s white-hot Tristan und Isolde stands out

Almaty Museum of Arts Brings Bill Viola’s Visionary Video Art to Central Asia

ALMATY – The Almaty Museum of Arts has opened “Bill Viola: The Space of Time,” the first major exhibition in Central Asia dedicated to the late American artist Bill Viola, one of the world’s most influential pioneers of video art. Running from July 1 to …

Lisette Oropesa triumphs in I puritani

Vincenzo Bellini realised early on that as titles go, Le teste rotonde ed i cavalieri (The Roundheads and the Cavaliers) doesn’t exactly trip off the tongue. He settled for I puritani instead, though he’d have been equally happy (or so he told friends) to …

Michael White’s music news: The Sixteen; Crouch End Festival Chorus; Yunchan Lim at the Proms

Yunchan Lim is at the Royal Albert Hall on July 17 – and BBC2 [James Hole] State school children get so criminally little in the way of music education these days that there’s constant pressure on performing groups to step up and deliver what the system …

Arnold Whittall, musicologist and leading Wagner scholar

Arnold Whittall, the musicologist who has died aged 90, did not claim to know everything in his field, merely to have read everything; he was a leading figure in the study of 20th- and 21st-century music, his sharp observations and provocative challenges …

A classical summer begins: eight Tanglewood picks

The Tanglewood classical music schedule is loaded with gems. Here are eight to consider: Thursday, July 9, 8 p.m., in Ozawa Hall. The dynamic duo of Augustin Hadelich, violin, and Seong-Jin Cho, piano, take on works by Brahms, Janacek, Beach and Prokofiev …

Norfolk opens Haystack Woods, net-zero affordable housing complex

Friday, July 10, 8 p.m., in the Shed. Seong-Jin Cho plays Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and excerpts from “Swan Lake.” This special evening features dancers from Boston Ballet and will be wonderful for the ears and the eyes. Saturday, July 18, 8 p.m …

WEEKEND AT THE OPERA: June Premieres

June is a good month for big opera premieres. The days are long, the audiences are in town, the orchestras are at full strength, and opera companies through the centuries have used the month to put their boldest work in front of an audience. On this …

Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, Ludovic Tézier, Marina Rebeka, Elīna Garanča, Jessica Pratt, Luca Salsi, Aleksandra ...

The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino has announced its 2027 season. Opera Kristina Mkhitarian star in Verdi’s “La Traviata” with Anthony Ciaramitaro, Luca Salsi, and Min Kim. Performance Dates: Jan. 15-22, 2027 Baldassarre Galuppi’s “Il mondo alla roversa o sia …

Penarth resident named CBE in King’s Honours List

Penarth conductor Anthony Negus received the honour in the King’s Honours List for services to music. Much of the recognition centred around his work at Longborough Festival Opera, where he has been Music Director since 2000. Andrew Mosely, Chair of the …

Painter David Hockney, 1937-2026

Paying tribute to David Hockney, who died last Thursday at age 88, King Charles III called the painter “a Yorkshireman through and through.” Yorkshiremen — Hockney was born and attended art school in Bradford, a textile city in Yorkshire’s West Riding (a …

The insider’s guide to country house opera – and the best of summer 2026

The country house opera season is an integral part of British summertime culture and – in contrast to those Arcadian days when Glyndebourne alone offered the attractions of high notes and high society in a rural setting – there are now a host of festivals …

DELNORA HITS #1 IN CASHBOX WITH 'LOOKING FOR THE LIGHT'

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning country music singer-songwriter Delnora claimed the #1 spot on Cashbox Magazine’s Christian Country chart for July with her latest single, “Looking For The Light.” …

Gunditjmara Artist Boorook Honours His Grandfather with Powerful New Single 'Till We Die'

WARRNAMBOOL, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gunditjmara (Keeray Wooroong) artist Boorook has officially released his heartfelt new single, "Till We Die," a deeply personal tribute to his late grandfather, …

The Electric Guitar Enters the Digital Age

The Voltage Da Vinci introduces proprietary electromagnetic paint technology, redefining the future of electric guitar design. MONTERREY, NUEVO LEON, MEXICO, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mexican company Cream Guitars debuts the world’s …

A New Chapter in Guitar History Begins at Madison Square Garden

Phil X unveiled the world's first electromagnetic paint guitar on one of rock's most legendary stages, signaling a new era in musical instrument innovation. MONTERREY, NUEVO LEON, MEXICO, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cream Guitars …

De Monterrey para el Madison Square Garden: la innovación mexicana llega a uno de los escenarios más icónicos del mundo

Cream Guitars lleva la innovación mexicana al Madison Square Garden con el debut internacional de la Voltage Da Vinci. MONTERREY, NUEVO LEON , MEXICO, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cream Guitars presenta su tecnología propietaria junto a …

VBO and Elavon Deliver Expanded Payment Processing Options for Event Organizations

New integration expands payment processing flexibility through WorksWith Elavon, helping event organizations connect ticketing and payments more seamlessly SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VBO Tickets, a leading …

MoCA\CT Launches an Ambitious New Concert Season: Grammy Winners Up Close in the Galleries

MoCA\CT introduces a new performing arts season with seven shows, including Dee Dee Bridgewater, Bill Charlap, Morgan James, and Time for Three, and others WESTPORT, CT, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Museum of …

TV Anime 'BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA' Fairy Visual Revealed! Official Website Taken Over by Viola

TV Anime "BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA" is taken over by the ominous villainess, Viola. CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bushiroad Inc. (Headquarters: Nakano-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President: Takaaki Kidani; …

Klea Blackhurst and Billy Stritch Reunite for One-Night Hamptons Tribute to Hoagy Carmichael

The Wainscott concert continues the series’ third season with an evening of Broadway, cabaret and Great American Songbook favorites NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea, the live …

New Anthem Celebrates United States' 250th Anniversary

A powerful new musical tribute celebrates America's past, present, and future SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United States commemorates its historic 250th anniversary, songwriter Jamie Tratnik who spent …

Clarity Liao Finds Solace in Self-Reflection on Poignant New Single 'Pouring Rain'

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning songwriter Clarity Liao continues to showcase her emotional honesty and growing artistic range with her heartfelt new single, 'Pouring Rain', the latest …

Slay Raché Brings Summer Confidence to Life on Infectious New Single ‘Sarasota’

NEW YORK CITY , NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Slay Raché has never written a quiet song about wanting someone, and “Sarasota” is just one more to add to the artist’s discography. Glossy, upbeat, and built for repetition, the …

Kai Cenat Partners with Ch@mobile to Redefine How the Next Generation Connects

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ch@mobile today announced its partnership with StreamerU, the creator academy founded by Kai Cenat, by equipping all 120 members of the inaugural class with a smartphone and one …

SUBTLE INSIGHT ENTERTAINMENT SIGNS ACTRESS BRIA ST. JULIEN TO ARTIST MANAGEMENT DIVISION

RIVERSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Subtle Insight Entertainment, an entertainment production and artist management company, today announced the official signing of talented actress and singer Bria St. Julien to its …

Atlabs Launches AI Kids Music Video and Cartoon Agents as Demand for Family-Safe Edutainment Grows

Atlabs' kids AI agents turn songs into animated music videos and stories into cartoon episodes, with consistent characters across an entire series. DELAWARE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atlabs, the end-to-end AI …

Sonic Alchemist Temet Nosce Productions Set to Elevate Consciousness Through New Musical Era

SAVANNAH, GA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Breaking boundaries between sound, philosophy, and spirituality, independent music project Temet Nosce Productions is carving out a revolutionary niche in the music industry. With …

Award-Winning Composer and Carnegie Hall Performer Karen Salicath Jamali Announces New Vocal Single 'Mary's Song'

Multi-award-winning composer, pianist, and visual artist Karen Salicath Jamali announces the release of "Mary's Song" NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Mary's Song" is among the most personal …

Viveeyan Explores Performance, Self-Protection and Authenticity in 'Solstice'

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Viveeyan, an independent singer-songwriter creating music rooted in Afro-influenced R&B and pop, invites listeners into her five-track EP Solstice, a story-driven project …

Mi-Tyme Turns Up The Summer Heat with New Single 'About U Vibe' Out July 24th

The group's latest offering blends melodies, feel-good energy, & Grammy Award-winning production into a track that celebrates connection, joy, & summer vibes. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mi-Tyme is …

Too Lost Accelerates Global Growth Strategy with GYRO.Group Acquisition

Too Lost announces a partnership with GYRO.Group, a Brisbane-based company regarded as Australia’s largest indie music distribution & artist services provider. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Too Lost …