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American composer of songs and Broadway musicals (1902–1979)
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2024-01-25 08:11:00
From the Tweed to the Tees: Samling Institute extends its work in state secondary schools with a network of Samling Singing Schools
Joan Rodgers CBE at Samling Academy coaching 15 year-old soprano Ava, who successfully auditioned for the programme after a Samling Futures visit to her school (Photo: Mark Pinder)Since 1996, the Samling Institute has been transforming the lives of early-career singers and pianists through coaching programmes, performance opportunities and ongoing support. Based in the North East of England, Samling also helps young people who live or study in the region to find and develop their talent for classical singing through Samling Academy where singers aged 14–21 can explore all aspects of classical singing and develop wider performance skills, led by expert vocal coaches, song pianists, actors and movement specialists.Samling is now widening its support for young people with the launch of Samling Singing Schools. This new project marks a significant expansion to its work in state secondary schools as it creates a network of Samling Singing Schools stretching from the Tweed to the Tees. Each Samling […]
2023-12-29 08:43:00
2023 in Opera and Music Theatre: historically informed Berlioz & Wagner, dramatic Handel, a G&S rarity, RVW, Zandonai in Berlin, new Jonathan Dove
[…] Being Vocal at Tête à TêteMesmerising chamber drama: Dani Howard & Joseph Spence's The Yellow Wallpaper from The Opera StoryAn evening of compelling drama and wonderful music making, Dinis Sousa conducts Berlioz' Les Troyens at the BBC PromsGlamour, terrific solo performances and a strong chorus: Jerry Herman & Harvey Fierstein's La Cage aux Folles at Regents Park Open Air TheatreSouth Pacific: Stupendous performances from Julian Ovenden & Gina Beck head this striking new version of Rodgers & Hammerstein's classicA little bit of theatrical magic: style, imagination and engaging performances in Dorset Opera's rare revival of Massenet's Le roi de LahoreGreater than the sum of its parts: British Youth Opera perform Vaughan Williams' The Pilgrim's Progress at the Three Choirs FestivalItch rocks: science, adventure and Wagnerian parallels in the world premiere of Jonathan Dove's terrific new opera Itch at Opera Holland ParkVisually seductive and strikingly arresting: The Queen of Spades at […]
2023-12-14 05:00:12
The Sinfonia of London claims two places on our critic’s list, alongside music ancient and new
2023-09-19 12:00:00
Gerald Fenech listens to a unique recording of Rodgers & Hammerstein's 'Oklahoma!'. 'A humdinger of an album, excitingly performed and superbly recorded.'
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