Celeste will perform arias with Mexican pianist and conductor ABDIEL VÁZQUEZ for Teatro Grattacielo’s 30th Anniversary Gala Concert.

Greek Embassy

Ms. Morales will perform Mozart’s Requiem as the Soprano soloist under the direction of Henry Lee at West End Collegiate Church.

245 West 77th Street, New York, New York 10024

Little Carver Theatre in San Antonio, Texas is set to present “El Conquistador,” a new opera by composer Nathan Felix.

The 75-minute work explores the life of Hernán Cortés and his conquest of Tenochtitlan. It also explores the life and impact of La Malinche,” an enslaved Indigenous girl who became Hernán Cortés’ interpreter and cultural translator. ” The work serves as a prequel to Felix’s “La Malinche.”

Opening on March 2, 2024, the work stars Thomas Soto as Cortés, Celeste Morales as La Malinche, Jeremiah Drake as Moctezuma, Kim Sandoval as Catalina Suarez Marcyda, and Emily Anderson as Diego Velásquez de Cuéllar.

Founded in 1963 by Jacint Vilardell to commemorate the Catalan tenor Francisco Viñas, the Competition has become one of the major contests in the Opera, Oratorio and Lied world, in which young singers from all over the world take part every year. 

To provide an opportunity for singers from other countries to take part, the Gran Teatre del Liceu has an agreement with the opera houses in Madrid, Paris, London, Berlin, Milan, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Beijing for preliminary rounds to be staged in these cities. 

Celeste will perform a Holiday Benefit Concert with David Portillo for NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) Award Honoree, Linda Poetschke. Celeste will perform Spanish art songs and Christmas favorites.

Performers:

Isaac Bustos, guitar

David Portillo, tenor

Celeste Morales, soprano 

Andrea and Sofia Briones, soprani

Join us for an inspirational evening at Amine Hachem’s Christmas extravaganza! This musical journey is inspired by Hachem’s life in Lebanon, the US, Europe, and the Middle East. Hachem's unique Franco-Arabic perspective infuses beloved Christmas classics with Opera, Jazz, Latin, American Pop, Classical, Eastern European Folk, and Arabic influences.

MERKIN HALL

Kaufman Music Center
Abraham Goodman House
129 West 67th Street
(btw Broadway and Amsterdam) 

Opera Index is a non-profit 501c3 volunteer organization whose mission is to provide advocacy for opera and support for its artists. The elements of this mission are twofold

1. Provide support for opera singers at the onset of their careers including such endeavors as financial awards, sponsored recitals and foreign study grants.

2. Foster a community of opera lovers through activities created to promote shared relationships and to enhance socialization in the opera environment.

Guest conductor George Stelluto conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s annual Tchaikovsky Spectacular, with pianist and director of the Ravinia Steans Music Institute singers program Kevin Murphy and appearances by fellows of the Ravinia Steans Music Institute to close out the orchestra's summer residency.

Ms. Morales will perform Tatyana’s aria from Tchaikovskys “Eugene Onegin”.

Witness dreams come true as vocal talents from across Texas converge on the Dallas Arts District for a chance to sing on the Winspear stage—and win cash prizes! Singers compete for the opportunity to dazzle our local judges and win the hearts of our opera-loving audiences, who vote for the “People’s Choice” winner at the end of the evening. This concert is brimming with exceptional talent and youthful energy, an intoxicating and inspiring experience for all!

Mexican-American composer Nathan Felix will premiere his immersive opera, ”La Malinche: Traitor|Savior,” on Oct 14th at 7pm at The San Antonio Museum of Art for Hispanic Heritage Month. The performance is free.

The 25-minute one-act opera relates the story of an enslaved Indigenous girl who became Hernán Cortés’ interpreter and translator. La Malinche played a central role in transactions, negotiations, and conflicts between the Spanish and the Indigenous population of Mexico. As the mother of Cortés’ first-born son, she was both reviled as a traitor and hailed as the progenitor of Mexico.

Known for presenting opera in unique settings, Felix uses space, movement, and acoustics to activate Albuquerque Museum galleries. The musicians will move among the audience. While the audience is encouraged to follow the piece’s narrative by following the soloists, Felix’s work gives attendees agency to roam based on feeling, sight, and soundscape.

Join us as more than 20 finalists representing the world's finest emerging singers vie for a spot in next season's 2023/24 Ryan Opera Center Ensemble — plus, participate in the process by voting for the Audience Favorite Award.

Chicago Lyric Opera Calendar

A triumphant end to a transformative season, the Merola Grand Finale features all young artists of the summer program in a dazzling array of opera’s most brilliant works. Conducted by Maestro Patrick Furrer and directed by 2022 Merola Stage Director Matthew J. Schulz, this evening showcases the extraordinary talent of the 2022 Merolini.

Buy tickets here.

War Memorial Opera House
Tickets: $50/$40/$25

Patrick Furrer, Conductor
Matthew J. Schulz, Director
 

One of Brahms' supreme musical achievements and a lasting testament to the humane values we still value today, this Requiem, now more relevant than ever, differs from all others in that Brahms chose the texts himself from Luther's translation of the Bible. We will perform a new arrangement of his original instrumentation with strings, woodwinds and piano.

Perhaps the most poignant line from the text is the very first;
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

The Giulio Gari Foundation was created to continue the legacy of Giulio Gari by recognizing and helping young singers. Through its annual International Vocal Competition and Reception, the foundation acknowledges exceptional vocal talents by awarding them with financial support, mentorships and introducing them to the professionals in the world of opera.