AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoItalian Classical Spotlight: Soprano Sumi Jo has won the 2026 Maria Callas Prize, the first Asian singer to take the award, with her debut in Italy dating back to 1986 and a long list of major opera-house appearances including Teatro alla Scala. New Album Buzz: The Avalanches have announced their long-awaited fourth LP, “No Bad Memories,” due Oct. 16, plus the new single “Can’t Get Over Losing You,” built from nostalgic samples and startup-era sounds. Music & Culture in Italy’s Orbit: A Locarno lineup update highlights a queer musical film and a project starring Monica Bellucci and Béatrice Dalle, showing how music storytelling keeps crossing into cinema. Live Music Calendar: Tickets are on sale for a John Miles tribute show in South Shields, featuring his son leading the program with collaborations from the late legend’s circle.
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