Marlon Daniel Appointed Artistic Director & Conductor at Universität Münster

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(Photo credit: Jiyang Chen) The Universität Münster Musikhochschule Orchestra has announced Marlon Daniel as its Artistic Director and Conductor. Daniel has held positions as Associate Conductor of the Praga Sinfonietta, Principal Guest Conductor of the Pazardzhik Symphony Orchestra, and the inaugural Music Director for the Colour of Music Festival. He has guest lecturered with Tafelmusik, OperaAmerica, Lunigiana International Music Festival, {…}

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Marlon Daniel Featured on Latest Episode of Sony Music’s ‘They Did That’ Podcast

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Sony Music has released the newest episode of “They Did That,” featuring conductor and scholar Marlon Daniel. The episode comes following the new Disney/Searchlight movie “Chevalier,” based on the life of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a Black composer who would influence a number of pivotal figures such as Mozart, Haydn, Gossec, and others within France’s Age of Enlightenment. The {…}

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Marlon Daniel & Anyelin Díaz Oviedo to Headline Orquest Sinfónica EAFIT’s ‘Hemisferios Musicales’

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The Orquest Sinfónica EAFIT will present “Hemisferios musicales” on Nov. 29, 2022 at the Auditorio Fundadores, Universidad EAFIT in Medellín, Colombia. The showcase will feature the debut of conductor Marlon Daniel and Cuban soprano Anyelin Díaz Oviedo. The concert will include Willian Grant Still’s Symphony No. 5, Canteloube’s “Chants d’Auvergne,” Florence Price’s symphonic poem “The Oak,” and Poulenc’s “Sinfonietta.” Daniel {…}

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Marlon Daniel Appointed to Major Position at Florida Grand Opera

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Marlon Daniel has been appointed to the position of Associate Conductor of the Florida Grand Opera. Daniel will act as cover conductor for the upcoming 2022 season productions as well as a resident conductor on other projects throughout the year. “I have always dreamed of a career in music that followed in the footsteps of some of my favorite conductors {…}

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Q & A : Conductor Marlon Daniel on Developing Young Talent in Cuba through his New Discovery Opera Project

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In most countries around the world, once you leave the conservatory setting, you have a number of options through which you can build your career. Whether it be working with independent companies, engaging with young artist programs, or even doing residencies, there are options, albeit competitive ones, available to the burgeoning opera artist. In some countries, there are even the {…}

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J’Nai Bridges, Marlon Daniel Headline ‘Black Voices – Classical Music’ Webinar at Fordham University

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The Fordham University Department of Art History is set to present an online webinar entitled “Black Voices – Classical Music: Part 1 – Performers.” The event is set to take place on Feb. 26, 2021, from 5:30 – 6:40 p.m. EST. It will feature conversations with mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges as well as clarinetist Anthony McGill and oboist Toyin Spellman-Diaz. The {…}

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Q & A: Marlon Daniel on the Chevalier de Saint-Georges & Systematic Racism in Classical Music

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Few artists have dedicated themselves to championing the works of composers of African and African American descent the way that conductor Marlon Daniel has. A Chicago native, Daniel has performed new works by such composers as Fred Onovwerosuoke, Dominique Le Gendre, and Adolphus Hailstork, among others. He also founded the Festival International de Music Saint-Georges in Guadaloupe and was the {…}

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Q&A: James Conlon, Marlon Daniel, & Maria Todaro on Their Shared Devotion to the Life and Works of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges

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Photo: Bob-Estremera, Bonnie Perkinson, & Tania Baricklo The name and reputation of the revolutionary Classical composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges were once nearly forgotten. Through the work of Los Angeles Opera Music Director James Conlon, Marlon Daniel founder of the Saint-Georges International Music Festival, and stage director Maria Todaro, Bologne is returning to the spotlight. Below these individuals discuss {…}

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J’Nai Bridges & Sonya Headlam Star in Lincoln Center’s 2024 ‘Summer for the City’

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(Photo credit: Freddie Collier & Jennifer Taylor) The Lincoln Center announced its “Summer for the City” series in its inaugural season under Renée and Robert Belfer Music Director Jonathon Heyward. This article only features vocal works. Mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges sings Peter Lieberson’s “Neruda Songs,” in “Carlos Miguel Prieto Conducts Haydn and Ginastera.” Performance Dates: July 30 & 31, 2024 “An {…}

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Marlon Daniel Appointed Artistic Director & Conductor at Universität Münster

Marlon Daniel Featured on Latest Episode of Sony Music’s ‘They Did That’ Podcast

Marlon Daniel & Anyelin Díaz Oviedo to Headline Orquest Sinfónica EAFIT’s ‘Hemisferios Musicales’

Marlon Daniel Appointed to Major Position at Florida Grand Opera

Q & A : Conductor Marlon Daniel on Developing Young Talent in Cuba through his New Discovery Opera Project

J’Nai Bridges, Marlon Daniel Headline ‘Black Voices – Classical Music’ Webinar at Fordham University

Q & A: Marlon Daniel on the Chevalier de Saint-Georges & Systematic Racism in Classical Music

Q&A: James Conlon, Marlon Daniel, & Maria Todaro on Their Shared Devotion to the Life and Works of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges

J’Nai Bridges & Sonya Headlam Star in Lincoln Center’s 2024 ‘Summer for the City’