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Archive: June 2013 (2 Posts)

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Remembering 20th Century Masters Henri Dutilleux & Harold Shapero

Posted by: Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres

In recent months we have lost several icons from different aspects of twentieth century and contemporary culture, such as legendary film critic Roger Ebert (d. April 4, 2013) and British conductor Sir Colin Davis (d. April 14, 2013). In the month of May the classical music world grieved two beloved composers, Henri Dutilleux (January 22, …

Posted in: Birthdays, Composers, In Memoriam, Musicians

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Un après-midi à l’opéra | An Afternoon at the Opera

Posted by: Nicholas A. Brown-Cáceres

This Thursday, June 6th at 12:00 pm the Library of Congress Chorale, comprised of staff and retirees from throughout the Library, performs a special tribute to the bicentennials of Richard Wagner (1813-1883) and Giuseppi Verdi (1813-1901), “An Afternoon at the Opera.” Offering a survey of operatic traditions, the program includes some of the great opera …

Posted in: Birthdays, Composers, Concerts and Events, Curators, Musicians, New Acquisitions, Special Collections, Staff