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 ...
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Off-Beat Paris: 20 Things To Do Other Than Art Museums And Churches
When I travel, I’m all about finding authentic experiences—the kind that doesn’t involve standing in endless lines, wading ...
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Uncover the Hidden Gems of Lille, France
Discover the hidden gems of Lille, France, where every corner reveals a blend of history, culture, and unique charm. From its vibrant marketplaces and cobblestone streets to quaint cafes and stunning ...
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Opera Lafayette to premiere oldest known opera by black American composer
Morgiane, ou Le Sultan d’Ispahan, a grand opera composed in 1887 by Edmond Dédé, a black, free-born New Orleans native based ...
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Lille's 6-1 rout of Feyenoord secures an unlikely place in Champions League last 16
LILLE, France (AP) — When Lille lost its opening Champions League match in September, only a few bold gamblers would have bet ...
On Site Opera Shuts Down, Citing Financial Woes
This innovative company, which won acclaim for staging operas in unconventional spaces and ways, said it could no longer keep ...
Found: A Manuscript That Unlocks a Forgotten Black Composer’s World
Almost 125 years after Edmond Dédé’s death, his magnum opus “Morgiane,” perhaps the oldest existing opera by a Black American ...