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Jamie Barton: Opera Must “embrace the move towards feminine power”

WFMT talks with the outspoken mezzo-soprano about what it means to take on the role of Carmen, why she’s excited to open the COT season, and how modern-day audiences and artists can best confront the more outdated aspects of Carmen and other beloved operas.

Stephen Raskauskas | February 12, 2018

Quiz: Which Composer Is Your Soulmate?

Patrick Hockberger | February 9, 2018

Video: On Philip Glass’ 81st Birthday, Jenny Lin Plays His Complete Piano Etudes

Lisa Flynn | February 9, 2018

Playlist: Classical Music To Tug at Your Heart Strings

Christians want Belgian opera’s naked Joan of Arc banned

Associated Press | October 30, 2019

BRUSSELS (AP) — A Christian association is trying to prevent Brussels opera house La Monnaie from staging a production of Arthur Honegger’s oratorio “Jeanne d’Arc au bûcher,” or “Joan of Arc at the Stake,” in which the heroine appears dressed in men’s clothes and, at one point, naked. The Pro Europa Christiana Federation wants the show orchestrated by Italian director ...

Honor Día de Los Muertos in Chicago With These 6 Celebrations

Daniel Goldberg | October 29, 2019

Celebrated from October 31 to November 2, the holiday honors loved ones who have died and is an intergenerational coming together of families. Find some of the many offerings Chicago has to offer to celebrate these days of remembrance.

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