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Morgiane": Rediscovered Opera by Black American Composer Premiers in 2025

Edmond Dede's opera "Morgiane", believed to be the oldest existing opera written by a Black American, premiered in 2025 after being rediscovered in 2014 by Opera Creole, highlighting the systemic racism that prevented its performance in the composer's lifetime and the ongoing work to rectify histori...

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UK Piano Company Highlights Resurgence of Pleyel Pianos

Grand Passion Pianos, a UK company founded in 2022 by a trained lawyer, specializes in selling Steinway and Pleyel pianos, with prices ranging from £24,000 to £120,000; the company's meticulous restoration of a 1921 Pleyel previously owned by Alfred Cortot highlights its dedication to preserving the...

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Barenboim Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis, Vows to Continue West-Eastern Divan Orchestra Work

World-renowned conductor Daniel Barenboim, 82, announced his Parkinson's diagnosis on Thursday, stating he will continue his work with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, co-founded in 1999 to foster cooperation between young Israeli and Arab musicians, as his health allows.

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Hrůša's Powerful BBCSO Concert Features Shostakovich and Haas

At the Barbican Centre, Jakub Hrůša conducted a BBCSO program including Pavel Haas's scherzo triste, Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 2 (soloist Jonathan Biss), and Shostakovich's 11th Symphony, receiving acclaim for a powerful and emotionally resonant performance, especially of the Shostakovich piece...

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Renowned Pianist Peter Rösel Celebrates 80th Birthday with Dresden Concert

Peter Rösel, a renowned German pianist celebrating his 80th birthday this Sunday with a concert at Dresden's Kulturpalast, is known for his powerful yet nuanced playing style honed through training in Moscow and showcased in acclaimed recordings of Rachmaninoff and Brahms.

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Soviet Musicians Under Stalin: A Story of Suppression and Resilience

Michel Krielaars' "The Sound of Utopia" recounts the experiences of Soviet musicians during Stalin's reign, detailing their persecution, artistic suppression, and the ultimate resilience of music as a form of cultural resistance.

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Elbphilharmonie Visions Festival Highlights Quotation Trends and Audience Engagement

The Elbphilharmonie Visions festival in Hamburg showcased contemporary orchestral works, revealing a trend of quoting past composers alongside more original pieces. The festival successfully attracted a younger audience but also observed a disconnect between audience engagement and the musical deman...

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Chemnitz "Louise" Reimagines Classic Opera as Dream

In Chemnitz's 2024 production of Gustave Charpentier's "Louise", directed by Rahel Thiel, the opera's protagonist's experiences are reinterpreted as a dream, highlighting the opera's enduring appeal despite its fluctuating popularity since its 1900 premiere. The production's success suggests a poten...

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Dresden's Semperopernball Celebrates Centennial with Jazz Debut and Open-Air Event

The 2024 Dresden Semperopernball, celebrating its 100th anniversary, features jazz trumpeter Till Brönner's debut, actress Martina Gedeck's Choros Award, a collaboration with the Palucca dance school, and a free open-air event on Theaterplatz for up to 20,000 people.

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Rediscovered Opera by Black American Composer Premieres

Edmond Dédé's opera "Morgiane," composed in 1887 by a Black American, had its first public performance in New Orleans last Friday after being rediscovered in Harvard archives, with its world premiere this week in Washington, D.C., Maryland and New York.

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Conrad Tao Makes History with Lumatone Debut at Carnegie Hall

Classically trained pianist and composer Conrad Tao performs tonight at Carnegie Hall, marking the first time the technologically advanced Lumatone keyboard will be played at the legendary venue; his program includes works by Debussy, Schumann, and Harold Arlen, along with his own compositions.

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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival Celebrates 35 Years with 136 Concerts

The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival celebrates its 35th anniversary with 136 concerts across 96 locations, including six new venues, from June 13th to September 14th, showcasing classical and pop artists, and highlighting historical sites.

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