Russell Thomas: Taking the Werther Challenge
Russell Thomas is many singers at once—and he aims to excel at them all. The Miami-born tenor, celebrated for his interpretations of Italian repertoire and,…
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Jordan de Souza: A Canadian in Europe
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Esprit Orchestra: Keeping audiences on the edge of their seats
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Opera at Banff 2024: books as operas; arias and pints
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Seong-Jin Cho: Beyond Chopin
Seong-Jin Cho shot to fame after winning first prize at the 17th Chopin International Piano Competition in 2015. Since then, Cho has played the Chopin…
