He’s the first Black American to compose a full opera. It’s finally being staged after 138 years
For the briefest of moments, a silence fell over the pews of New Orleans’ famed St. Louis Cathedral, as the chapel filled ...
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One of the Oldest Surviving Operas by a Black American Composer Will Be Performed for the First Time—138 Years After It Was Written
Edmond Dédé's 1887 magnum opus "Morgiane"—billed as "the most important opera never heard"—will finally get its premiere ...
In case you didn’t hear, classical artists also won a bunch of Grammys
Gabriela Ortiz, the Crossing, Víkingur Ólafsson and Karen Slack are among this year’s cohort of Grammy-winning classical ...
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Phantom Of The Opera Lyrics: A Classic Song’s Legacy
Explore the timeless allure of Phantom of the Opera lyrics—the legacy of this classic song and its stunning impact on musical ...
First Opera Created By A Black Composer To Officially Debut Nearly 140 Years Later
Edmond Dédé composed Morgiane 138 years ago, but his racial identity prevented the opera from receiving proper staging.
On Site Opera Shuts Down, Citing Financial Woes
This innovative company, which won acclaim for staging operas in unconventional spaces and ways, said it could no longer keep ...
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Opera Philadelphia presents 'The Anonymous Lover' January 31 and February 2
Opera Philadelphia is staging a company premiere at Academy of Music; an 18th century opera believed to be the first ever composed by a Black artist.
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Tucson classical music sees biggest post-pandemic audiences
Audiences pack the halls for Arizona Opera, Tucson Symphony and Southern Arizona Symphony; organizers say it's the biggest ...