Tag Archive for: London

Castrato Nicolo Grimaldi Gets His Due Via Randall Scotting

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When you think of countertenors what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? 

Randall Scotting, a countertenor, sees himself as a preserver of this unique male voice. He’s releasing the album Divine Impresario to celebrate one of the most popular castrato opera singers of the 17th and 18th centuries. His name is Nicolini.

 

Cancellations at the Kennedy Center continue even as the building is set to close for renovations.

The San Antonio (Texas) Philharmonic shuts down with hopes of returning someday.

Here are the links mentioned in the podcast for mentoring programs.

League of American Orchestras Applications now open for their Essentials of Orchestra Management program. 

The Pegasus Opera Company in London is looking for opera singers. 

Zara Hudson Kozdoj Remembers Who She Is

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Sometimes things happen that let you know that you are on the right path.    
This is the experience of the Zara Hudson Kozdoj of the UK.  This 29-year-old Polish-Jamaican cellist, composer and conductor isn’t all about classical music but has surrendered herself to it in bits and pieces.

She released her first album in October called Remember Who You Are. She found out while making the album that there were items about business that she wasn’t taught during her years at the Royal College of Music in London.  Then the fates stepped in again. 

Here are links to the competitions mentioned in the show.

Early Music America Scholarships

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PanelPicker Time At SXSW

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It’s PanelPicker time for SXSW 2024.  That’s when the festival calls for applications for those wanting to present a panel discussion.  Last year in what’s believed to be the first time, there was a classical music panel. Artists & out of London is now looking for classical musicians to appear on the planned 2024 panel and the concert after.