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Classical Classroom, Episode 181: The Magicians – Daron Hagen on Orson Welles

Todd Hulslander

Posted on November 12, 2018 · In which the composer uses prestidigitation to make an opera about the famous director.

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Classical Classroom, Ep. 147: Happy Birthday Ned Rorem! With Daron Hagen

Dacia Clay

Posted on October 31, 2016 · Our toast to the long and creative life of composer Ned Rorem.

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Classical Classroom, Ep 99: Daron Hagen On Britten And His Budd

Dacia Clay

Posted on August 31, 2015 · Composer Daron Hagen talks about Benjamin Britten and his opera on the high seas, Billy Budd.

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