OTSL’s New Works Collective includes stories about African queens, friendships and college costs
This year’s New Works Collective presents three works, all authored by artists of color. Composer Concert Black has written ...
The late Pauline Oliveros is having her moment. How Long Beach Opera is making it even bigger
Long Beach Opera embarks on a risky, unprecedented season centered on pioneering composer Pauline Oliveros. "We’re just going ...
Review: Two Operas Come Knocking on the Canon’s Door
Rarities that deserve their place in opera returned to stages last week: “Die Tote Stadt,” in Boston, and “L’Amant Anonyme,” ...
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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Opera Orlando Presents An All-New Production Of Massenet's CENDRILLON [CINDERELLA]
Next weekend, a star-studded cast takes the stage in Steinmetz Hall as Opera Orlando presents Massenet's Cendrillon, a ...
Smithsonian Magazine5d
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 ...
After 138 years, Black American opera composer Edmond Dédé‘s masterpiece makes its debut
After 138 years, a lost opera by the Black American composer Edmond Dédé finally gets its world premiere — and a performance ...
New York Classical Review6d
Opera Lafayette to premiere oldest known opera by black American composer
Givonna Joseph, a mezzo-soprano who founded Opera Créole with her daughter in 2011, first encountered Morgiane in 2014 when a ...
Travels With Elle on MSN6d
Off-Beat Paris: 20 Things To Do Other Than Art Museums And Churches
When I travel, I’m all about finding authentic experiences—the kind that doesn’t involve standing in endless lines, wading ...
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Uncover the Hidden Gems of Lille, France
Discover the hidden gems of Lille, France, where every corner reveals a blend of history, culture, and unique charm. From its vibrant marketplaces and cobblestone streets to quaint cafes and stunning ...