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Remembering Edmond Dédé, first Black American to compose a full opera that was just staged for the first time
This year, excerpts from "Morgiane" were played at New Orleans' St. Louis Cathedral, which is believed to be where Dédé was ...
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UA professor plays violin for debut of 138 year-old opera, ‘Morgiane’
Gesa Kordes, a UA professor and violinist in the Moody School of Music, played in the premiere of the 138-year-old opera ...
Edith Mathis, Radiant Swiss Soprano, Is Dead at 86
Known for her interpretations of Bach, Mozart and Weber, she was praised for her clear, bright voice and her perfect ...
"Morgiane," a forgotten opera written by Black composer in 1855, performed for the first time
"Morgiane" is believed to be the oldest existing opera written by a Black American, but it wasn't seen by audiences until 2025.
Calixto Bieito takes on Wagner’s Ring Cycle, a quarter century after first shocking audiences
Calixto Bieito turned introspective as he sat in a cafe across from the Opéra Bastille, where his production of the first ...