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Death of Classical to Present ‘Relics & Martyrs’

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Death of Classical returns to the Crypt under the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine for a program entitled “Relics & Martyrs.” The program centers around the world premiere of a new cantata by composer and double bassist Doug Balliett. His new work explores the complex and twisted history of relics and martyrs, creating a powerful meditation on sacrifice, devotion, {…}
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Death of Classical 2025 Review: The Versailles Royal Opera Orchestra & Countertenor Franco Fagioli

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(Photo: Sam Roppola/Death of Classical) The Royal Opera of the Palace of Versailles, inaugurated in 1770 during the reign of Louis XV, was the largest concert hall in Europe at that time. The Orchestre de l’Opéra Royal (The Versailles Royal Opera Orchestra), was formed in 2019 specifically to perform John Corigliano’s opera, “The Ghosts of Versailles.” The orchestra, conducted by {…}
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Death of Classical to Present ‘Versailles in New York’

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Death of Classical in collaboration with Festival Napa Valley and Atout France is set to present “Versailles in New York.” Events are held in celebration of the New York debut of the Versailles Royal Opera Orchestra. Death of Classical Founder and Artistic Director Andrew Ousley curated the program and will direct. On July 21, “Versailles in Printemps: The Affair of {…}
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Charlotte Mundy, Amber Evans, Tomás Cruz, & Steven Hrycelak Star in Death of Classical’s Fall 2024 Crypt Sessions

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Death of Classical announces its fall 2024 Crypt Sessions. This article only features vocal concerts taking place during the season. Vocal ensemble, Ekmeles reprises its performances of David Lang’s “The Little Match Girl Passion.” This marks both the first time that Death of Classical has repeated a program, and the beginning of a new holiday tradition. Charlotte Mundy, Amber Evans, {…}
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Death of Classical & Green-Wood Cemetery’s The Angel’s Share 2024 Review: Gelsey Bell’s ‘mɔɹnɪŋ [morning//mourning]’

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(Photo credit: Steve Pisano) Gelsey Bell’s opera “mɔɹnɪŋ [morning//mourning]” originally made its music theatre world premiere in January 2023 as a co-production of Beth Morrison Project’s PROTOTYPE Festival and HERE. This year, as a production of the “Angel’s Share,” a concert series that takes place at the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn curated by Andrew Ousley of Death of Classical, Bell {…}
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Death of Classical Announces New Concert Series

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Death of Classical has announced its new concert series, “The Light After.” The new collaboration between Death of Classical, St. John the Divine, and Trinity Church features three evenings of music in the Crypt under the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. Chamber groups from Trinity’s acclaimed new music ensemble NOVUS perform. The first concert includes selection of music {…}
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Death of Classical Announces Upcoming ‘Crypt & Catacombs’ Programming

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Death of Classical has released the May throughout Sept. programming for the “Crypt & Catacombs” series. This article features vocal related works only. The Miró Quartet perform a program featuring selections from its new album, “Home,” which centers around Caroline Shaw’s “Microfictions [vol. 1].” Performance Date: May 4, 2024 (Crypt Chapel of Harlem’s Church of the Intercession) “Sound & Silence” {…}
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Death of Classical & The Green-Wood Cemetery Announce Season 6 of ‘The Angel’s Share’

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Death of Classical and the Green-Wood Cemetery announce “The Angel’s Share,” the organizations’ sixth season of collaborations. The season opens May 24. Each performance will begin with a pre-show spirits tasting with whiskey, mezcal, and more before audiences take a twilight walk through the Cemetery to the Catacombs. This article features vocal works only. The Fourth Wall Ensemble performs Caroline {…}

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