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23.01.2022 Acclaim joins the opera world in mourning the sudden loss of our friend and colleague Luca Targetti from Coronavirus. Itay’s Il Messaggero reported today that former cast manager of La Scala and then agent of important artists, died today. Coronavirus positive, he was 62 years old and had recently been hospitalized. It is "with dismay" that "the superintendent Dominique Meyer, the musical director Riccardo Chailly, all the artists and workers of the Teatro alla Scala togethe...r with the Management and staff of the Accademia Teatro alla Scala learned" the news "of the sudden disappearance by Luca Targetti after a short illness. Luca Targetti - the theatre recalled on social networks - was responsible for the singing companies of the Teatro alla Scala for thirteen years starting in 1997 and then responsible for the international relations of the Academy before successfully returning to the activity of agent with whom he had started his career. His competence and sensitivity, diplomacy and a sense of humor, his always clear fairness and generosity have made him a point of reference for artistic directions, famous artists and young talents that he accompanied in the first steps of his career, but also for all those who, working in the theatre, have appreciated his professionalism and his joy together. Superintendent Dominique Meyer remembered him as "a friend for more than twenty years. We saw each other regularly when we participated in the juries of singing competitions and each time we kept talking for a long time: Luca always knew how to combine seriousness and fun. His disappearance is an important loss for the world of opera, but today we think first of all about the pain of the many people who knew him and were his friends. To his loved ones goes the affectionate embrace of the whole Scala." Acclaims Chair, Ian Slater OAM said today that Luca was unique, such a gentleman and a significant force in Italian opera. We are all shocked and will greatly miss our dear colleague. We thank him for all his support and work that helped Acclaim and our singers.

23.01.2022 Here is a link to see Jessica Harper an Acclaim Award Alumni ( 2018) perform for the International Virgiljus Noreika Competition. Details below.

23.01.2022 Acclaim Awards friend and colleague, Maestro Gianni Tangucci, Artistic Director of Accademia Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, is celebrating a career of 50 years. In recognition, Italy’s OperaClick has published this interview with the Maestro.

21.01.2022 Congratulations to Acclaim Alumnus Siobhan Stagg on her Italian debut last night.

20.01.2022 Congratulations Siobhan on your performance with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra.

19.01.2022 Acclaim supports the work of Nicole Car who has launched the Freelance Artist Relief Fund Australia, which will help provide financial aid to artists who have been hurt financially by the current health crisis. The organization was founded last month and offers grants to Australian classical singers. Already $150,000 has been raised, but the fund is aiming for over $1 million. All donations are tax-deductible. Nicole said "Freelance artists have seen their contracts annulled ...and income disappear for the foreseeable future and as of today, nobody knows when it will be possible to perform again," Car stated in a press release. "There is no safety net and there was no time to prepare. I felt I needed to do something to help my colleagues who, like me, fall into the gaps." We encourage our supporters to learn more and donate by visiting their website: https://freelanceartistrelief.com

19.01.2022 Siobhan Stagg takes to the stage with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra next month for the Italian Opera Gala Stars of the European Opera.

18.01.2022 RIP Ennio Morricone who has died at the age of 91

17.01.2022 Congratulations Siobhan Stagg on the wonderful review that your new CD "Aquarelles" has been receiving in Germany: "Australian lyrical coloratura soprano Siobhan Stagg... sings the six songs intimate, stylistically flawless and yet always with the expressive sign of a modern young woman. The miraculous legato, the moon-clear beauty of the timbres, as well as the featherlight heights make Mrs. Stagg an ideal Debussy interpreter. Text Clarity, the artful design of vocal lines and sound quality go hand in hand."

15.01.2022 If you'd like to hear Nicole Car live at The Met, there will be broadcasts of three different performances of "Così fan tutte" live from The Metropolitan Opera. See the details below.

13.01.2022 One of Acclaim's Italian partners, the Accademia del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino / Opera di Firenze, is now inviting applications for their Young Artists Program. This Accademia is one of the best and most prestigious in Italy and these positions are much sought after by thousands of singers from all over the world. If you are interested in applying or if you would like to discuss other education opportunities of the highest level in Italy with some of the world's most renowned Accademias and teachers, please contact the Acclaim Awards to see how we may be able to assist and facilitate.https://acclaimawards.com.au

10.01.2022 Kiandra Howarth will be performing with the Classical Opera Company at Cadogan Hall London next month.

09.01.2022 Congratulations to Siobhan Stagg on her role in Die Zauberflote at the Deutsche Oper Berlin.

09.01.2022 Swedish opera house Folkoperan was keen on showing the joys of opera to a new generation. Their advertising agency enlisted 30 children to choose between two things that kids typically dislike opera and broccoli. As you’ll see from the video, it was a resounding win for opera. Have a look at the video thanks to B&T Magazine: https://www.youtube.com/watch

08.01.2022 Nicole Car is at The Met rehearsing for Cosi fan tutte. Good luck!

08.01.2022 Just an update that Acclaim Awards Winner, Stacey Alleaume will be making her debut in the role of Violetta in La Traviata in the 2021 season after it being cancelled this year.

08.01.2022 Congratulations to our friend, the wonderful conductor Daniel Smith. Daniel has been nominated for Best Conductor at the upcoming 37th Green Room Awards after the 'Viaggio a Reims' with Opera Australia. Good luck Daniel.

07.01.2022 Today Cheryl Barker has lent her support to Freelance Artist Relief Australia. Please spread the word and lend your support to this worthy cause.

06.01.2022 Congratulations Nicole on the great review of your performance in "Così fan tutte" at The Metropolitan Opera.

02.01.2022 Congratulations Nicole Car, in the 2020/21 season at The Metropolitan Opera. Great news.

01.01.2022 Today's message for Acclaims 30th Anniversary is from one of Acclaims Italian partners, Italian language school, Italiano & Co.