Trekking Through American Opera (Part One)

(Photo Credit: Scott Suchman) Throughout this new series, we will be looking at the history of American opera beginning in the 2000s to the present through a revisit of certain iconic works of the decade and OperaWire’s coverage of them throughout the 21st century. In this first part, we will look at the development of American opera during the 2000s, {…}

Apr 13, 2017

12 Modern Operas That Yannick Nézet-Séguin Must Bring to the Metropolitan Opera

A few weeks ago, Metropolitan Opera Music Director Designate Yannick Nézet-Séguin made the proclamation that he would be bringing newer and fresher composers to the Metropolitan Opera throughout his tenure. A few days later it was reported that among the new composers he would be bringing would be Jake Heggie’s “Dead Man Walking.” It’s a great start, considering Heggie, who {…}

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Trekking Through American Opera (Part One)

12 Modern Operas That Yannick Nézet-Séguin Must Bring to the Metropolitan Opera