Van Toan on MSN

Two opera singers joined me at a university piano

I was playing piano at a university when two opera singers joined in. Their voices filled the space in a way that felt ...

Lebanon musician accepted to international opera program

A musician from Lebanon was selected as one of only 28 from over 1,500 applicants to join the Merola Opera Program. This year ...
Observer

On Family, Faith and Ensemble Work: Incandescent Soprano Angel Blue Opens Up

Her nearness to God, the soprano says, has helped her navigate a difficult industry. Paola Kudacki/Met Opera The 40-year-old singer started voice lessons at the age of 6, initially coached by her ...
BroadwayWorld

Phantom of the Archduke: InterHarmony Artists Perform Piano Trios and Opera Arias at Carnegie Hall

Music includes Beethoven’s Archduke Trio, Trios by Piazzolla and Glinka performed by cellist Misha Quint, violinist Lenora Marya-Anop, and pianists Alice Chenyang Xu and Miles Fellenberg, and Opera ...
The New York Times

‘The Singer in the Village’ Who Became an Opera Star

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by During a break at the Royal Opera House, Aigul Akhmetshina discussed her action-packed career, “Carmen” and her mission to spread her love of opera.
Morning Call PA

‘Something for everyone’: Upcoming Allentown performances feature trained opera singer, civilian concert band

An upcoming performance of The Allentown Band will be a homecoming for Grace Lerew. Lerew, a trained opera singer and Parkland High School graduate, will bring a range of emotions when she appears ...
Des Moines Register

As audiences and financial support decline, some opera companies adapt and innovate

Opera companies are increasingly relying on low-paid apprentices, reducing opportunities for mid-career singers. The decline in opera attendance has led to fewer performances and financial challenges ...