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The Opera Blog

2 Apr 2015
American Repertoire

Lawrence Brownlee and Angela Brown Talk Charlie Parker's YARDBIRD

The two stars discuss blending the worlds of jazz and opera, the music of YARDBIRD, and bringing Charlie’s unique story to the stage.

12 Mar 2015
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A First Listen to Charlie Parker’s YARDBIRD

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