On this day in 1431 Joan of Arc was defeated by Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Born on this day in 1698 poet and librettist Pietro MetastasioBorn on this day in 1869 composer Charles LevadéBorn on this day in 1914 conductor Rudolf NeuhausBorn on this day in 1926 mezzo-soprano Nell RankinBorn on this day in 1930 tenor Gerd BrenneisHappy 71st birthday conductor David Atherton
A farewell to arbres
On this day in 1431 Joan of Arc was defeated by Bishop Pierre Cauchon.
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Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads an epic Wagner opera concert
Yannick leads The Philadelphia Orchestra, superstars Nina Stemme and Stuart Skelton, and world-class singers in a rare concert performance that reveals every detail and nuance of this richly harmonic score. Experience the passion and cold-hearted revenge of this scandalous opera. Get tickets now!
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Pick a little, talk a little
Following the successful launch of the new regular feature The Talk of the Town in January, the team at the box is inviting contributions for a new quarter of operatic potpourri.
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