The New York Times – Music:
As opera houses rework Puccini’s classic, criticized for stereotypes about women and Japanese culture, artists of Asian descent are playing a central role.
Category: Boston Lyric Opera
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How Opera Houses Are Putting Puccini Into Contemporary Context
The New York Times – Music:
Opera houses in London and Boston have taken a critical look at “Madama Butterfly” to correct its clichés, caricatures and anachronisms.