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Maestra Buckland-Hofstetter is the newly elected Artistic Director of the University of Dresden's orchestras. She will conduct concerts in Strasbourg, France on 10 and 11 May, and in Dresden, Germany on 8 and 29 June and 5 July.

In April Steven Ebel presented a concert entitled "The Peace of Wild Things: Wendell Berry in Song" in New York along with pianist Wilson Southerland. The concert featured the world premiere of Mr. Ebel's "The Privlege of Art."

The World Premiere of a commissioned work by Steven Ebel for large instrumental ensemble and voices was presented as part of ARTSongs: Music inspired by Art & Architecture also in New York.

Mr. Ebel is one of only two Americans who have participated in the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in Belgium this May. In June, he attended the Schumann International Vocal Competition in Zwickau, Germany then headed to Tanglewood where he sings the male lead in a production of Weill's The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahgonny under the direction of Maestro James Levine. Performances, which are already completely sold out, take place on August 9, 10 & 11.

Congratulations to Erin Freeman who has recently completed her first year as Associate Conductor of the Richmond Symphony, and it was a season to celebrate! From Mendelssohn's Lobgesang to Daugherty's Dead Elvis, from an intimate evening of Bach to an orchestra of 450, her schedule was full and diverse. In the press, she was been congratulated for her innovative programming, her ability to connect to audiences, and her fresh interpretations. Highlights included a celebrated complete Händel's Messiah, two popular symphony pops programs, and her Kennedy Center main stage debut.

The 2008-2009 season promises to be equally exciting with performances of Beethoven Symphony No. 8, Haydn Symphonies 7 and 104, Stravinsky Pulcinella, Kodaly's Dances of Galanta, and much, much more.

For a recent press article, click here: http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/search.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2008-07-13-0027.html

For a slide show of Erin Freeman's Kennedy Center debut, click here: http://media.gatewayva.com/photos/rtd/slideshows/20080529symp/index.html

Overwhelming passion drives an opera diva to murder!

Spinto soprano Jennifer Harris brings one of the world's most alluring characters to life when she takes on the persona of the famous opera singer, Floria Tosca. This appearance marks Ms. Harris' début with Knoxville Opera. Performances are on Friday, April 18 (8pm) and Sunday, April 20 (2:30pm) at the Tennessee Theatre.

American tenor Daniel Holmes returns to OperaNorth as an alumnus to sing Tamino in Mozart's The Magic Flute. Performances are August 14, 16, 20, 23 at 7:30 PM and August 21, 23 at 2:00 PM. The Lebanon Opera House.

Here is just some of what the critics are saying about Lori Lind's first Violetta:

"From the moment Lind appeared on stage, she showed herself a superb singer whose thrilling high notes, dazzling coloratura passages, and seamless legato met all one's expectations."

"As singer and consummate actress, she commands the stage, especially in the exciting 'Libiamo, libiamo ne lieti calici' and in her poignantly beautiful, expressive singing in the love duet with Alfredo. Her solo lines in 'Sempre libera,' suitably decorated with abundant coloratura passages and scintillating high notes, are a passionate statement extolling the freedom and pleasure Violetta finds in living. After all this appropriate vocal display, she is quite right to insert a sizzling high Eb in the final cadence."

Veronica Mitina is currently preparing for her French operatic début. She will be singing six performances as Tosca with Lyrique en Mer at the Belle Ile Festival. The performance dates are August 1, 4, 7, 10 and 13, 2008.

Congratulations to Jorge Ocasio who has just been named as one of Puerto Rico's most famous persons!

Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jorge Ocasio has appeared as special guest soloist in Puerto Rico's Puccini Gala and in New York's Verdi Marathon. Most recently, he received glowing reviews for Dulcamara with Opera Brooklyn and The Regina Opera Company. One critic wrote of this consummate characterization: "Jorge Ocasio steals the show in 'Elixir.' The role of Dr. Dulcamara was vividly brought to life by Jorge Ocasio who, like the great singing actor Tito Gobbi, could instantly grip the audience's attention. Ocasio, with his lustrous dark basso and perfect operatic stagecraft charmed us all with his 'Udite, udite, o rustici.' Ocasio's Act 2 duet with Adina was great fun! Ocasio recalled the memory of the great Baccaloni, who was an unforgettable Dulcamara. (Of course Ocasio is much slimmer.)"

Talise Trevigne's recent performances as Lucia elicited universal and unreserved praise from audiences, critics and opera cognoscenti. Lauded for her exquisite singing, spellbinding presence and peerless acting, one critic compared her to Maria Callas. Another wrote, "Her great skill and her beauty transfixed her audience, and I, no less than anyone else present, was entranced by a voice that we will be hearing for many years to come. Every scene in which Trevigne appeared was memorable… I doubt that even Joan Sutherland in her best days could have done any better." Truly a star on the rise, she is "the buzz" of the opera world!

Ms. Trevigne's début performances of Richard Strauss's Four Last Songs in Chicago garnered enthusiastic praise from the Tribune's senior music critic, John von Rhein: "Trevigne commands a lyric coloratura soprano of striking freshness and beauty. She has the radiant high notes and creamy timbre one expects from a Strauss soprano and the ability to float long, arching phrases over a lush orchestra."

Her recent UK recital début with Roger Vignoles was a soaring success. Ms. Trevigne will sing the leading role of "The Beloved" in Liza Lim's new opera The Navigator. This cutting edge production premieres at the Brisbane Arts Festival on July 30.

Mezzo soprano Tracy Watson appears as special vocal soloist in the Joffrey Ballet's Postcards at the Ravinia Music Festival on August 16!

Novo Artists continues to provide the highest level of service to their clients through professionalism, reliability and unconditional dedication.

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	Maestra Buckland-Hofstetter is the newly elected Artistic Director of the University of Dresden's orchestras. She will conduct concerts in Strasbourg, France on 10 and 11 May, and in Dresden, Germany on 8 and 29 June and 5 July.

	In April Steven Ebel presented a concert entitled "The Peace of Wild Things: Wendell Berry in Song" in New York along with pianist Wilson Southerland. The concert featured the world premiere of Mr. Ebel's "The Privlege of Art." The World Premiere of a commissioned work by Steven Ebel for large instrumental ensemble and voices was presented as part of ARTSongs: Music inspired by Art & Architecture also in New York. Mr. Ebel is one of only two Americans who have participated in the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in Belgium this May. In June, he attended the Schumann International Vocal Competition in Zwickau, Germany then headed to Tanglewood where he sings the male lead in a production of Weill's The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahgonny under the direction of Maestro James Levine. Performances, which are already completely sold out, take place on August 9, 10 & 11.

	Congratulations to Erin Freeman who has recently completed her first year as Associate Conductor of the Richmond Symphony, and it was a season to celebrate! From Mendelssohn's Lobgesang to Daugherty's Dead Elvis, from an intimate evening of Bach to an orchestra of 450, her schedule was full and diverse. In the press, she was been congratulated for her innovative programming, her ability to connect to audiences, and her fresh interpretations. Highlights included a celebrated complete Händel's Messiah, two popular symphony pops programs, and her Kennedy Center main stage debut. The 2008-2009 season promises to be equally exciting with performances of Beethoven Symphony No. 8, Haydn Symphonies 7 and 104, Stravinsky Pulcinella, Kodaly's Dances of Galanta, and much, much more. For a recent press article, click here: http://www.inrich.com/cva/ric/search.apx.-content-articles-RTD-2008-07-13-0027.html For a slide show of Erin Freeman's Kennedy Center debut, click here: http://media.gatewayva.com/photos/rtd/slideshows/20080529symp/index.html

	Overwhelming passion drives an opera diva to murder! Spinto soprano Jennifer Harris brings one of the world's most alluring characters to life when she takes on the persona of the famous opera singer, Floria Tosca. This appearance marks Ms. Harris' début with Knoxville Opera. Performances are on Friday, April 18 (8pm) and Sunday, April 20 (2:30pm) at the Tennessee Theatre.

	American tenor Daniel Holmes returns to OperaNorth as an alumnus to sing Tamino in Mozart's The Magic Flute. Performances are August 14, 16, 20, 23 at 7:30 PM and August 21, 23 at 2:00 PM. The Lebanon Opera House.

	Here is just some of what the critics are saying about Lori Lind's first Violetta: "From the moment Lind appeared on stage, she showed herself a superb singer whose thrilling high notes, dazzling coloratura passages, and seamless legato met all one's expectations." "As singer and consummate actress, she commands the stage, especially in the exciting 'Libiamo, libiamo ne lieti calici' and in her poignantly beautiful, expressive singing in the love duet with Alfredo. Her solo lines in 'Sempre libera,' suitably decorated with abundant coloratura passages and scintillating high notes, are a passionate statement extolling the freedom and pleasure Violetta finds in living. After all this appropriate vocal display, she is quite right to insert a sizzling high Eb in the final cadence."

	Veronica Mitina is currently preparing for her French operatic début. She will be singing six performances as Tosca with Lyrique en Mer at the Belle Ile Festival. The performance dates are August 1, 4, 7, 10 and 13, 2008.

	Congratulations to Jorge Ocasio who has just been named as one of Puerto Rico's most famous persons! Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Jorge Ocasio has appeared as special guest soloist in Puerto Rico's Puccini Gala and in New York's Verdi Marathon. Most recently, he received glowing reviews for Dulcamara with Opera Brooklyn and The Regina Opera Company. One critic wrote of this consummate characterization: "Jorge Ocasio steals the show in 'Elixir.' The role of Dr. Dulcamara was vividly brought to life by Jorge Ocasio who, like the great singing actor Tito Gobbi, could instantly grip the audience's attention. Ocasio, with his lustrous dark basso and perfect operatic stagecraft charmed us all with his 'Udite, udite, o rustici.' Ocasio's Act 2 duet with Adina was great fun! Ocasio recalled the memory of the great Baccaloni, who was an unforgettable Dulcamara. (Of course Ocasio is much slimmer.)"


	Talise Trevigne's recent performances as Lucia elicited universal and unreserved praise from audiences, critics and opera cognoscenti. Lauded for her exquisite singing, spellbinding presence and peerless acting, one critic compared her to Maria Callas. Another wrote, "Her great skill and her beauty transfixed her audience, and I, no less than anyone else present, was entranced by a voice that we will be hearing for many years to come. Every scene in which Trevigne appeared was memorable… I doubt that even Joan Sutherland in her best days could have done any better." Truly a star on the rise, she is "the buzz" of the opera world! Ms. Trevigne's début performances of Richard Strauss's Four Last Songs in Chicago garnered enthusiastic praise from the Tribune's senior music critic, John von Rhein: "Trevigne commands a lyric coloratura soprano of striking freshness and beauty. She has the radiant high notes and creamy timbre one expects from a Strauss soprano and the ability to float long, arching phrases over a lush orchestra." Her recent UK recital début with Roger Vignoles was a soaring success. Ms. Trevigne will sing the leading role of "The Beloved" in Liza Lim's new opera The Navigator. This cutting edge production premieres at the Brisbane Arts Festival on July 30.

	Mezzo soprano Tracy Watson appears as special vocal soloist in the Joffrey Ballet's Postcards at the Ravinia Music Festival on August 16!

Novo Artists continues to provide the highest level of service to their clients through professionalism, reliability and unconditional dedication.

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