The New York Times – Music:
Huang, who wrote the music for the operatic adaptation of David Henry Hwang’s play, says its exploration of race, gender and power still resonates today.
Category: Opera
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Review: ‘M. Butterfly’ Metamorphoses Again, as an Opera
The New York Times – Music:
David Henry Hwang has returned to his Tony-winning play with a libretto for Huang Ruo’s new work. But can its story change with the times?
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‘A Stone in the Mosaic’: A Director Enters the House of Wagner
The New York Times – Music:
At 33, Valentin Schwarz is taking on the monumental “Ring” cycle at the theater Wagner built for it in Bayreuth, Germany.
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Review: ‘Castor and Patience’ Premieres at Cincinnati Opera
The New York Times – Music:
“Castor and Patience,” a work by Gregory Spears and Tracy K. Smith with an intense yet relaxed score, premieres at Cincinnati Opera.
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A Behind-the-Scenes Eminence Shapes a Festival’s Future
The New York Times – Music:
Pierre Audi, the artistic director of the Park Avenue Armory, is coming into his own as the leader of the Aix-en-Provence Festival in France.