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Dec 20, 2019

Kanye West To Bring Second Opera ‘Mary’ To Lincoln Center

Kanye West is set to present his second opera “Mary,” staged in an aquatic arena in Miami earlier this month, at David Geffen Hall in Lincoln Center in New York City. The opera, in which West paints himself silver and re-enacts the nativity, is set to feature West’s Sunday Choir and will be directed by the rapper’s longtime collaborator Vanessa {…}

Dec 6, 2019

Kanye West To World Premiere Second Opera ‘Mary’ This Weekend

Rapper Kanye West has announced a new opera that is set to premiere on Dec. 8, 2019 in Miami. West made the announcement via Twitter and included a verse from the Bible. “And the angel said unto her: fear not, Mary: For thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a {…}

Nov 25, 2019

Review 2019: Kanye West’s ‘Nebuchadnezzar’

Note – This review is based on the live stream of the performance so there is undeniably some information and details that one can only ascertain from a live viewing experience. It is also worth noting that little information has been distributed about casting; as soon as it is made available, we will update the review to reflect it. Kanye {…}

Nov 24, 2019

How To Live Stream World Premiere of Kanye West’s First Opera ‘Nebuchadnezzar’

(Credit: Peter Hutchins) Kanye West’s opera “Nebuchadnezzar” will have its world premiere on Sunday, Nov. 24. 2019 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. However, those unable to check out the opera live can still get a chance to see it via live stream on Tidal, which offers a free 60-day trial. The showcase begins at 4 p.m. Pacific / {…}

Nov 18, 2019

Rapper Kanye West To Present his First Opera ‘Nebuchadnezzar’

(Credit: David Shankbone) Kanye West is set to stage his first-ever opera on Nov. 24, 2019 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The famed rapper took to Twitter to reveal that he would be making an opera entitled “Nebuchadnezzar,” based on the Babylonian king referenced in the Bible. The opera will be directed by Italian contemporary performance artist Vanessa {…}

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