Minnesota Opera Announces New Vice President, Artistic

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Minnesota Opera has announced that Joseph Li will take on the role of vice president, artistic starting on Nov. 15, 2021. In his new position, Li will be charged with the artistic department and will be responsible for the vocal and instrumental divisions of the company. He will also work closely with vice presents of impact and production as well {…}

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Obituary: Metropolitan Opera Staff Conductor Joel Revzen Dies of COVID-19-Related Causes

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Maestro Joel Revzen has died at the age of 74 due to causes related to COVID-19. Revzen began his studies at the Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University where he studied conducting, piano, accompanying, and ear training. From there he went to Juilliard to study conducting and received both his bachelors and masters. In 1984, he joined the St. Paul {…}

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Q&A: Lembit Beecher On The Philadephia Premiere Of His Opera ‘I Have No Stories To Tell You’

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On Sept. 14, 2017, Opera Philadelphia will open “War Stories,” a double bill featuring Monetverdi’s “Il combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda” and Lembit Beecher’s “I Have No Stories to Tell You.” The pairing features two stories about war and their effects on their heroes. It is also a chance to see a classic baroque work juxtaposed with a modern work. Beecher {…}

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Minnesota Opera Announces New Vice President, Artistic

Obituary: Metropolitan Opera Staff Conductor Joel Revzen Dies of COVID-19-Related Causes

Q&A: Lembit Beecher On The Philadephia Premiere Of His Opera ‘I Have No Stories To Tell You’