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10 Days in a Madhouse, composed by Rene Orth with libretto by Hannah Moscovitch, premiered last fall to sellout crowds. Now, they've won MCANA's Best New Opera award for it, the third such award for an Opera Philadelphia commission.
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As Opera Philadelphia enters its 50th season, acclaimed countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo will step up as president and general director of the company.
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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.