The Metropolitan Opera Announces Events Leading Up to the Premiere of Gabriela Lena Frank & Nilo Cruz’s ‘El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego’

(Photo credit: Cory Weaver) The Metropolitan Opera is set to present a celebration of Mexican culture in New York City in support of Gabriela Lena Frank and Nilo Cruz’s opera, “El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego.” Partnerships include restaurants, museums, and even a cemetery. Throughout the month of May, Mexican and Hispanic restaurants across New York City spotlight the {…}

Apr 12, 2026

The Metropolitan Opera, Death of Classical, & The Green-Wood Cemetery Present ‘Frida, Diego, and the Day of the Dead’

Death of Classical and The Green-Wood Cemetery are partnering with the Metropolitan Opera in a celebration of Gabriela Lena Frank and Nilo Cruz’s opera,“El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego,” opening at the Met on May 14. “El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego” imagines a reunion between Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera on Día de los Muertos (Day of {…}

Jan 30, 2026

Death of Classical & Prototype Festival 2026 Review: Tiergarten

(Photo: Kevin Condon) Death of Classical (DOC), in partnership with PROTOTYPE Festival, presented “Tiergarten” on January 16, 2026, at Cullen Hall, behind St. Paul’s Church on Carroll Street in Brooklyn, New York. This one-night-only, very intimate, cabaret performance featured historical landscapes of music, movement, politics, ideologies, and, most importantly, unabashed entertainment. Founder of DOC, Andrew Ousley, conceived, wrote, and directed {…}

Aug 17, 2025

Death of Classical to Present ‘Relics & Martyrs’

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, {…}

Jul 28, 2025

Death of Classical 2025 Review: The Versailles Royal Opera Orchestra & Countertenor Franco Fagioli

(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 {…}

Jul 28, 2025

The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine Announces 2025 Lineup

(Photo credit: Noel Sutherland) The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine announces its 2025 season. This article only includes classical vocal performances. Death of Classical with The New Consort and Theotokos present the world premiere of a new cantata by Doug Balliett in “Relics & Martyrs.” Other selections include works by Dietrich Buxtehude and Caroline Shaw. Performance Dates: October {…}

Jun 24, 2025

Death of Classical to Present ‘Versailles in New York’

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 {…}

Mar 24, 2025

Death of Classical Reveals 2025 Slate

Death of Classical has unveiled its 2025 season Here is a rundown of the vocal performances on offer. First up is “Cocktails, Comestibles & Callas.” The event will be divided up into three parts with a “sunset serenade” featuring The Grand Street Stompers. When twilight sets in, there will be a Callas Lookalike contest hosted by Creatine Price. Then at {…}

Sep 30, 2024

Charlotte Mundy, Amber Evans, Tomás Cruz, & Steven Hrycelak Star in Death of Classical’s Fall 2024 Crypt Sessions

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, {…}

Sep 26, 2024

Death of Classical & Green-Wood Cemetery’s The Angel’s Share 2024 Review: Gelsey Bell’s ‘mɔɹnɪŋ [morning//mourning]’

(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 {…}

Aug 18, 2024

Death of Classical Announces New Concert Series

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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