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Reviews, Stage Reviews

Death of Classical 2023 In Review: Waiting for the Barbarians

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(Photo Credit: Kevin Condon) Death of Classical (DOC) and The Alexander S. Onassis Benefit Foundation presented “Waiting for the Barbarians,” a one-night-only concert part of “Archive of Desire: A Festival Inspired by the Poet C.P. Cavafy” curated by prolific composer Paola Prestini and under the creative direction of Afroditi Panagiotakou. This extraordinary gathering took place on May 2nd, 2023 at {…}

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Young People’s Chorus of New York City to Launch ‘TogetherAgain’ Focused on Mental Health and Well-Being

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Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) is set to launch “TogetherAgain,” a new multimedia art installation designed to raise awareness of mental health and well-being among young people. The exhibit opens on Monday, May 15 at 147 West 29th Street in Manhattan’s Chelsea District. The exhibit includes three chapters, each offering a unique perspective on young people’s emotional {…}

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Death of Classical 2023 Review: Con Alma

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Photo: Unison Media “Con Alma” was performed at the United Nations Headquarters in NYC’s Trusteeship Chamber on March 14th, 2023. This once-in-a-lifetime experience, presented by VisionIntoArt, and Death of Classical, in partnership with Carnegie Hall, showcased the album “Con Alma” by composer Paola Prestini and Mexican singer and composer Magos Herrera. Performers from the Young People’s Chorus of NYC, led by Artistic {…}

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Death of Classical to Honor C.P. Cavafy with ‘Waiting for Barbarians’

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Death of Classical will present “Waiting for the Barbarians” on May 2, 2023. The showcase will feature music by Rufus Wainwright, Missy Mazzoli, Laurie Anderson, Petros Klampanis, Nico Muhly, Paola Prestini, and Helga Davis. It will also feature The Knights and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. Soprano Eleni Calenos will star. The concert aims to explore the poetry of C.P. Cavafy. {…}

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National Sawdust Announces New Managing Director

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National Sawdust has named Ana De Archuleta as its new Managing Director. In her new role, De Archuleta will work closely co-founder, composer, and artistic director Paola Prestini. She takes over for Managing Director Brian Berkopec. “National Sawdust is one of the most impactful multidisciplinary arts organizations of the 21st century and an indispensable incubator of new music and sound {…}

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Opera Philadelphia Channel Announces Third Season

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Opera Philadelphia Channel has announced its third season. First up is “Black Lodge” by David T. Little, librettist and poet Anne Waldman, with the story and screenplay directed by Michael Joseph McQuilken blends opera, classical music, and goth rock. The surrealist cinematic opera pays homage to David Lynch’s “Twin Peaks.” “Black Lodge” is produced by Beth Morrison Projects and stars Jennifer {…}

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Opera Philadelphia Announces First Annual Opera on Film Series

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Opera Philadelphia has announced its first annual opera on film series. The event will be part of the O 2022 Festival and will show 30 cinematic operas over 12 screenings at the Philadelphia Film Center. Opera on Film will be presented from Tuesday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Oct. 2 and will feature a big-screen binge of the operatic art form’s {…}

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Jennifer Sgroe Headlines PROJECT 2020: A View of 21st C. Women Composers’ ‘From Isolation to Inspiration’

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PROJECT 2020: A View of 21st C. Women Composers will present “From Isolation to Inspiration” on March 27 and 30, 2022. The recital will star soprano Jennifer Sgroe and pianist Eric Sedgwick and will feature the world premiere of two songs, “ A Time in isolation” and “They Say This Isn’t America,” by Nailah Nombeko. The concert will also include {…}