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Murder, Betrayal, and Countertenors Aplenty in Haymarket’s ‘Artaserse’

EMA Recording Reviews, News

Ambition, regicide, fratricide, false accusations, betrayal, conspiracies, love, honor — and that’s just Act 1 of Leonardo Vinci’s ‘Artaserse,’ a 1730 opera seria with a sensational libretto by Metastasio. Chicago’s Haymarket Opera Co.’s production was a popular and critical hit on stage in 2025. Now, with the same cast, it’s a compelling new recording.

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When the Music Fades: REMA’s 2025 Early Music Survey

EMA Features, News

In its annual survey of the field, REMA-European Early Music Network received alarming input from its members on funding cuts. The impact will be felt across the sector, even as many European organizations rely heavily on public subsidies. It may mean ‘fewer concerts, safer and less diverse programming, less work for independent musicians, and more pressure on organizations that were already trying to hang on.’

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