Smithsonian Magazine on MSN11d
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
BBC20d
Classical and opera
There is a considerable wealth of classical music and opera in Wales. The popular perception of a tradition of the harp and the male voice choir is a long way from the 21st century reality of a ...
An opera from the ages
Dido and Aeneas opera, staged at the Bangalore International Centre, blends Western music with Indian aesthetics, to showcase ...
Dallas Observer15h
The Best Upcoming Performing Arts Events in Dallas From Now Through Spring
From "Back to the Future: The Musical" to Rachmaninoff, Dallas stages have something for you this spring.
Arizona Daily Star8d
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 ...
New York Classical Review12d
Opera Lafayette to premiere oldest known opera by black American composer
Opera Créole champions forgotten works by composers of color ... and Musical America. Formerly the classical music critic on ...
The Washington Post27d
After 138 years, Black American composer Edmond Dédé gets his flowers
When you think of the music of New Orleans, you might think of every genre but classical and opera. In a place known for its rich gumbo of musical styles and traditions, it’s easy to forget that ...