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One of the few operas by a woman produced at the Paris Opera in the 19th century. Augusta Holmès’ La Montagne noire finally gets its UK premiere
Augusta Holmès’ La Montagne noire at Theater Dortmund in 2024 Whilst best known for her orchestral symphonic poems, the French composer (of Irish descent) Augusta Holmès wrote four operas in total, though only one was […]
Suzuki to debut with ex-Gardiner ensembles
The Japanese Bach specialist Masaaki Suzuki will direct the Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists for the first time next month at St Martin-in-the-Fields, on June 19. The programme is taken from the 1725 cantatas. […]
Alma: Ella Milch-Sheriff’s new opera based on the life of Alma Mahler premieres at the Volksoper in Vienna
Alma Mahler remains a fascinating figure. Musically active as a composer, albeit for a relatively short time, her life has been rather overshadowed by her relationships. She married the composer Gustav Mahler, the architect Walter […]
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