July 14, 2025 Encore Tours Announcing Prelude 2026 in Rome We’re excited to officially announce that Prelude 2026 will take place in Rome, Italy, from January 15–19, 2026, over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. Backstage Blog Learn More
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October 4, 2012 James Knapp Music, the Great Ambassador ”Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast; to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak. Backstage Blog
September 28, 2012 James Knapp A New Season September is busting out all over! I always love this time of year, when I receive multitudes of concert season brochures notifying me of exciting events and updates on groups planning in… Backstage Blog
September 17, 2012 Tori Cook Porgy and Bess: The Revival! This weekend, I visited the Big Apple and was lucky enough to score tickets to an evening performance of Porgy and Bess featuring Audra McDonald and Norm Lewis. Backstage Blog
September 13, 2012 James Knapp Just Breathe in the Sound of Music I don't know about you, but the first few weeks of September always seem to be a very hectic and stressful time. Backstage Blog
September 11, 2012 Chris Keeling Why Do We Sing? Why do we sing? This is a question that resonates in both professional musicians and the singers that sing only in the pr… Backstage Blog
September 7, 2012 James Knapp One Person Can Make a Difference. Will You? I had the most wonderful opportunity to hear the great and inspiring French actress Guila Clara-Kessous at a lecture at Brown University. Backstage Blog
August 29, 2012 James Knapp Some Quick Thoughts on Harmony Harmony is not just a musical term— it is about building community and breaking down barriers. Backstage Blog
August 27, 2012 Sabrina Nikolov Brazil: Sharing Joy For Life Through Music and Dance Now that the London Olympics are finished, the world’s eyes are turning towards the 2016 Olympics in the beautiful country of Brazil. Backstage Blog
August 22, 2012 James Knapp ‘Summer Sings’ Rock! Johannes Brahms I participated last Monday night in my first Summer Sing in Boston at Old South Church. Backstage Blog