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After 16 years as artistic director of the Opera Theatre of St. Louis, James Robinson is headed west to lead Seattle Opera. -
This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Nov. 2, 2012 - Continuing its tradition of being the foremost American opera company to present new…
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Terence Blanchard knows from experience that an opera that sounds and looks different from the classic repertory can bring new audiences to an old art… -
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The name Terence Blanchard is well known in the worlds of jazz and opera. The Academy Award nominee and Grammy Award-winning composer/trumpeter scored a… -
Metro Theater Company’s next production, in partnership with Jazz St. Louis, is called “Bud, Not Buddy.” The play is based on a children’s novel that won… -
When the Sheldon Concert Hall asked Terence Blanchard to replace Latin jazz pianist Chucho Valdés for a scheduled performance this Saturday, Feb. 15, the… -
This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 17, 2013 - "Champion" has been described as "a jazz opera," but it would be more appropriate to…
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On Saturday, June 15, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis performs the world premiere of jazz trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard’s first opera, Champion.… -
This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, June 10, 2013: Six and a half years ago leaders of Opera Theatre of St. Louis and Jazz St. Louis met…
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The tents are up on the lawn of the Loretto Hilton Performing Arts Center as Opera Theatre of Saint Louis prepares to open its 2013 Festival Season with…
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