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Opera Philadelphia and The Apollo announce a partnership to support the creation of new Black operas"Our dedication to diverse programming promises a future where opera is more vibrant, relevant, and welcoming than ever before," David B. Devan, longtime leader at Opera Philadelphia, says of a new multi-year partnership with The Apollo.
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Kicking off with the American premiere of Missy Mazzoli's 'The Listeners,' Opera Philadelphia's 2024-25 season will also feature fresh interpretations of operas by Mozart and Joseph Bologne.
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In Philadelphia, the coldest part of the year can also serve as a backdrop to some of the year's best musical events. As usual, Fanfare is here to help.
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This year saw many classical music highlights in Philadelphia and beyond. Our hosts picked some of their favorites.
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Welcome to Fanfare — our weekly guide to live classical music in the Philadelphia area. Here's what John T.K. Scherch recommends in the coming week.
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Opera Philadelphia opens its season once again with Festival O23, running Sept. 21 to Oct. 1. WRTI's John T.K. Scherch offers an in-depth preview of the fest, which includes Rene Orth's '10 Days in a Madhouse.'
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Brandie Inez Sutton will be the soprano soloist in Margaret Bonds' 'Credo' and Carl Orff’s 'Carmina Burana,' at Opera Philadelphia on Feb. 3 and 5. She stopped by WRTI to reflect on the living dimensions of Black history, and her own trajectory, with John T.K. Scherch.
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Opera Philadelphia's Festival O series has consistently presented some of the most daring and forward-thinking bills available at a major American opera house, and this year's is no exception.
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Before Opera Philadelphia's production of Rossini's 'Otello,' tenors Lawrence Brownlee and Khanyiso Gwenxane visit WRTI for an in-studio performance and conversation.
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