Russia & CIS Opera News Monitoring

St Mary's Church welcomes world renowned opera singer Joan Rodgers

On Saturday, June 25, St Mary's Church in Cleator Moor continued with their 150th Anniversary celebrations.  The parish welcomed world renowned opera singer Joan Rodgers, originally from Cleator Moor, to perform a concert alongside the Whitehaven Male …

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Every week we wrap up the must-reads from our coverage of the Ukraine war, from news and features to analysis, visual guides and opinion. ‘There could be children’: search through Kremenchuk rubble continues Two Russian X-22 cruise missiles hit a crowded …

U.K. Waives Visa Fee for Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra

The Home Office in the U.K. has agreed to waive visa fees for a Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra facing a £18,000 bill to perform at the BBC Proms. The orchestra is set to perform at the prestigious festival in “solidarity” with Kyiv. In a statement, Home …

‘We held a Zoom rehearsal with a Ukrainian opera singer’ – Behind the Campaign, ‘Translated into Tartan’

Azerbaijani minister learns diaspora relations from Israel

A tall, diplomatic-looking man walked into a Jerusalem café wearing a suit and tie and with a fairly large entourage, including a photographer, security guards, assistants and advisers. Many of the people in the dining establishment assumed he was an …

Peter Brook: the great seeker of British theatre

The two key British theatre directors of the middle decades of the 20th century were near-contemporaries and close friends called Peter. But while Peter Hall was instrumental in setting up and running the biggest theatres – first the Royal Shakespeare …

Raucous songs and bold characters lift this rock-gig musical

The wide, narrow stage with two rows of seats facing it, is problematic: the band dominates centre stage, leaving the actor-singers only a shallow strip of stage at front, and cramped spaces at stage-left and stage-right, which diminishes the impact of …

Peter Gelb Makes Statements on Anna Netrebko Fallout, the Anti-LGBTQ Law in Russia, State Funding & Diversity at the Met

In a recent interview appearing in  Van Magazin, Jeffrey Arlo Brown spoke with Met General Manager Peter Gelb in which he discussed a wide variety of topics, with considerable questioning around the Russian war on Ukraine, his falling out with soprano Anna …

Azerbaijan: The Spirit of Liberation

For 30 years, since the First Karabakh War ended, Armenia occupied 20 percent of Azerbaijan’s sovereign territory. During those 3 decades Armenian occupying forces razed 10,000 square km to the ground and contaminated the occupied areas with hundreds of …

GLOW brings opera about historic SC tragedy to the stage

Christian Elser was horrified when he first heard the story of George Stinney Jr., the youngest person to be legally executed in the United States in the 20th century. In a notoriously unfair 1944 trial, the 14-year-old African American boy had been …

Nuova Opera Festival returns as an essential stage for emerging performers

Breadcrumb Trail Links Theatre Music Local Arts Festivals Three traditional mainstage productions run from June 29 through July 16 at Triffo Theatre and the Freemason's Hall. Amy Bazin, left, as Winnie Foster and Jayden Burrows as Angus Tuck in the …

Tale of two cities: Ukrainians’ war experiences differ starkly

Lviv and Bakhmut, Ukraine How Ukrainians experience the war with Russia depends very much on their location. In the east, people in the Donbas face daily bombardment and a Russian advance. The country’s west, despite daily air raid sirens and a recent wave …

Ukrainian Creatives Make In-Roads With Local Industry in London

As the war between Russia and Ukraine closes out its fourth month, displaced Ukrainians continue to make their way to safe-haven countries, most without any guaranteed prospects of work. Diana Olifirova — a Kyiv-born and London-based cinematographer — saw …

Ukraine isn’t just defending its territory, it’s defending its culture as well

A crowd is gathering outside the historic Ukrainian National Opera House in the center of Kyiv on a sunny Saturday. Patrons are greeting each other with hugs. Some are clutching fresh flowers to present to dancers after the ballet, scheduled to begin mid- …

Cosi Fan Tutte review: A deliciously compact opera

Two young men, Guglielmo and Ferrando, are engaged to two sisters, Fiordiligi and Dorabella, and are furious when their old friend Don Alfonso casts doubt on their fiancées' fidelity. Don Alfonso proposes a bet: the two men will do everything he asks …

Taliban supreme leader urges world to stop telling how to govern Afghanistan

Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has urged the world to stop telling how to govern Afghanistan, insisting that Sharia law is the only model for a successful Islamic state. Akhundzada, who hasn't been filmed or photographed in public since …

Zurich Ballet Performs Anna Karenina to Istanbul's Music Lovers

The play "Anna Karenina" by the Zurich Ballet met with art lovers in Istanbul for the 50th-anniversary celebrations of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV). A team of 83 people with 45 dancers and an opera singer came to Türkiye …

UK’s export support agency stops investing in new fossil fuel projects

Environmental campaigners have cautiously welcomed a move by the UK's export finance agency to stop making new investments in fossil fuels overseas. UK Export Finance has in the past been criticised for providing funds for British businesses exploiting …

Cosi Fan Tutte review: A deliciously compact opera | Theatre | Entertainment

Two young men, Guglielmo and Ferrando, are engaged to two sisters, Fiordiligi and Dorabella, and are furious when their old friend Don Alfonso casts doubt on their fiancées’ fidelity. Don Alfonso proposes a bet: the two men will do everything he asks for …

NYC is praying for Myanmar

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Under the flag of all the nations, a benefit concert for Myanmar refugees closes out. World renowned artists and reputable speakers including Professor Peter Winograd, Professor …

Dex Arson Joins The Outlaw Ocean Music Project, An Unusual Collaboration with Journalist Ian Urbina

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an insightful video, musician Connor Bamforth explains why he joined forces with investigative reporter Ian Urbina to draw attention to human rights and …

'EVENING STARS' THE FIRST ALL INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM FROM HARRMONIKA MUSIK

CREATIVE ADVENTURES IN FREE AND IMPROVISATIONAL FORMS OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIK FROM THE AMAZING BIG APPLE BASED MUSICIAN NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EVENING STARS is the first all instrumental album of …

Registration for the 2022 OTT.X Fall Summit is Open

The OTT.X Fall Summit Returns to the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles California on August 31 – September 1, 2022 and registration is now open! LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The OTT.X Fall …

Salsa Kings Celebrating 25th Year in Business

Miami’s leading Latin dance studio has reached a new milestone. MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), more than 80 percent of all businesses fail within the first …

Natasha Owens' "American Patriot" Takes Over Times Square

NASHVILLE, TN, USA, July 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Natasha Owens is taking over Times Square to celebrate the release of her new studio album, American Patriot - available today on all major platforms. Digital billboards promoting the album …

Mama Didn’t Raise No Fool: Compelling Singer Carole Sylvan Always Knows When Something Goin On

Soaring Vocalist Shines Bright on Soulful and Funky New EP NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA, July 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Something Goin’ On”, the astounding new EP from world class songstress Carole Sylvan is now available on Spotify and all the …

Brainbyte's Sunny Side Pup Club NFTs with Humane Utility Launching July 2nd

We support humane efforts to rescue dogs, social justice, and help many of our own team members survive inhumane living conditions in Ukraine, Africa, and Asia. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sunny Side Pup …

Akash and Trapperx Team Up in India for "Back to Bombay," a Multi-Lingual Track that Transcends Cultures

Akash and Trapperx teamed up to create a multi-lingual track that transcends cultures. "Back to Bombay" is available on all streaming platforms worldwide. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Back to …

Entertainment Agency DCR L.L.C. Welcomes Marketing Lead Kelsey Means

Washington DC-based advertising and talent agency DCR L.L.C. is excited to announce the recent hire of Kelsey Means as Marketing Lead. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Washington DC-based advertising and talent …

As High Costs Curtail Travel Plans, New App Launches '4th July' Edition to Provide Emotional Support to Loved Ones in US

App that turns songs into 'virtual hugs' launches 'Happy July 4th' theme in time for Independence Day, so US users can 'be there' for loved ones from afar IRELAND, July 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With rising costs and …

Chagall Guevara Wants Another Revolution

Band Releases “Halcyon Days” Three Decades After Changing the Musical Makeup of Music City NASHVILLE, TN, USA, July 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chagall Guevara, the beloved band that helped launch the Nashville rock scene into the national …

Dizzy Sunfist Shares “N.i.n.j.a feat. PETA&LARRY(GARLICBOYS)” MV, The First-Ever-Shot at Himeji Castle, World Heritage

Melodic Punk Rock Band, Dizzy Sunfist Shares “N.i.n.j.a feat. PETA&LARRY(GARLICBOYS)” MV, The First-Ever-Shot MV at Himeji Castle, a World Heritage Site TOKYO, JAPAN, July 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Japanese Emotive Punk Rock Band Dizzy …

Gianna Branca Releases Debut Pop Single “Conversation”

Today, singer-songwriter Gianna Branca released her highly anticipated first original single, “conversation” on all digital platforms. LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, July 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gianna Branca is impacting the music industry with …

Singer-Songwriter Hailey Hermida Teams up with Producer-Songwriter Nathan Arenas for Debut Release 'HowTheseThingsGo'

Hailey hopes that 'HowTheseThingsGo' will inspire resilience in others LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, July 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hailey Hermida, an emerging indie singer-songwriter living in Los Angeles, today …

Nashville Recording Artist Gives New Life to "Bitch"

KC Johns reinvigorates “Bitch” as a next-level anthem with a new spin, and one that speaks to the empowerment of women today as much as it did 25 years ago NASHVILLE, TN, USA, July 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It’s been 25 years since Meredith …

Actress in scene with Orlando Bloom in his latest movie releases music with famous mobster boss' cousin on July 4th

DIANARA Golden teams up with cousin of Vinny "The Chin" Gigante, Godfather of biggest crime family in US history, for her musical debut! LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As an actress, she has had …

Captain Beefheart And The Magic Band Alumni Jeff Cotton To Release His Debut Solo Album “The Fantasy Of Reality”

Releases On Madfish August 12, 2022 ASHEVILLE, NC, USA, June 30, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeff Cotton of Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band fame will be releasing his first ever solo album “The Fantasy of Reality” on Madfish on August 12, …

Cobra Man releases new single Cool, Nice

Los Angeles Power Disco Group Cobra Man debuts new single Cool, Nice and music video in advance of their highly anticipated summer tour beginning July 13th. LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, June 30, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Los Angeles Power Disco didn’t …

The Medcalm Network Launches Medcalm Life Streaming Subscription Service

The Medcalm Network's relaxation content, previously only available in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, is offered for home users for the first time. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Medcalm Life …