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‘Die Tote Stadt’ and ‘L’Amant Anonyme’ Return to Opera Stage

Rarities that deserve their place in opera returned to stages last week: “Die Tote Stadt,” in Boston, and “L’Amant Anonyme,” in Philadelphia.

By David Allen and Joshua Barone

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‘The Chevalier’ Review: A Music-Theater Portrait of Joseph Boulogne

“The Chevalier,” an intriguing music-theater hybrid, unwraps the still little-known life and work of this 18th-century composer.

By Anastasia Tsioulcas

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Camaraderie and Visibility: A Festival for Black Classical Musicians

“You feel like you’re home,” a bassoonist said of the Gateways Music Festival, which for 30 years has provided Black musicians with performing opportunities.

By Steve Smith

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‘Chevalier’ Review: A Black Virtuoso Rocks the Court of Marie Antoinette

A new movie about Joseph Bologne, the Chevalier de Saint-George, may owe as much to “Bridgerton” as it does the history books.

By Lisa Kennedy