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With Soldier Songs, Opera Philadelphia explores the lingering trauma of war

Von Cameron Kelsall, 21 Januar 2021
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“they give voice to a segment of the population that often suffers in silence”
Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Wilma Theater, Philadelphia, am 21 Januar 2021
Programm
Little, Soldier Songs
Darsteller
Opera Philadelphia
Corrado Rovaris, Musikalische Leitung
Johnathan McCullough, Regie, Bariton
Millie Hiibel, Kostüme
Opera Philadelphia Orchestra
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Cameron Kelsall
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall is a classical music critic and cultural reporter. He has written for Bachtrack since 2019, and his byline has appeared in many national and international classical music publications. Based in Philadelphia, he regularly travels around the United States for musical events. In addition to his career in journalism, Cameron also teaches in the Theatre Arts program at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a certified sommelier and avid home cook. His favorite composer is Mahler. Twitter: @CameronPKelsall.