Apollo Theater to Host New Opera ‘We Shall Not Be Moved’

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Opera Philadelphia’s acclaimed production of “We Shalll Not be Moved” will make its New York premiere at the Apollo Theater next Friday, Oct. 6, after making its world premiere earlier this month at the O17 festival. This new chamber opera is a collaboration between Haitian-American composer Daniel Bernard Roumain, Haitian-American spoken word artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph, and director Bill T. Jones. {…}

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From Broadway to Beyoncé, The Many Adaptations of Bizet’s ‘Carmen’

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Bizet’s “Carmen” is one of the great operas of all time and one of the few to really have a massive impact on popular culture. The opera, which premiered back on March 3, 1875, was a failure upon premiering with Bizet never actually getting a chance to experience the success of his masterwork. Since then the opera, which was adapted {…}

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On This Day: 35 Fun Facts About Isabel Leonard

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Isabel Leonard turns 35 on Saturday Feb. 18. The singer’s stature has grown over the past few years as the artist, so beloved around the United States, has seen her profile grow ever greater around the world. She is coming off major turns as Adalgisa in “Norma” and Charlotte in “Werther,” which she is currently performing at the Metropolitan Opera. {…}

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Apollo Theater to Host New Opera ‘We Shall Not Be Moved’

From Broadway to Beyoncé, The Many Adaptations of Bizet’s ‘Carmen’

On This Day: 35 Fun Facts About Isabel Leonard