The soprano Denise Dupleix, whose death is reported today, burst onto the scene at Tours in 1950 with the Bell Song from Lakmé. For the next four decades she was a high-note star in both Paris opera houses. As you can hear below, she was astonishing in her prime.
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The European Broadcasting Union has launched a commissoning scheme to mark its 75th anniversary. The composers and their performance dates are: Andile Khumalo (South Africa) – WDR Symphony Orchestra – 13 September 2025 Edgard Moya […]
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