The New York Times – Music:
The veteran conductor, who won acclaim as a champion of new music at the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, will begin a three-year term in 2025.
Category: Washington National Opera
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Review: An Opera About Drones Brings a Pilot’s War Home
The New York Times – Music:
Jeanine Tesori and George Brant’s “Grounded,” which Washington National Opera premiered on Saturday, is headed to the Metropolitan Opera next year.
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Drone Warfare Comes to Washington Opera Stage in ‘Grounded’
The New York Times – Music:
“Grounded,” by Jeanine Tesori and George Brant, is premiering at Washington National Opera after attracting criticism over sponsorship.
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Gender Imbalance in Opera: Where Are the Female Conductors?
The New York Times – Music:
A new report found that women are dramatically underrepresented when it comes to conducting, directing and designing operas at leading American companies.
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A Drone Opera, Brought to You by General Dynamics? A Company Clarifies.
The New York Times – Music:
“Grounded,” a new work about the psychological toll of drone warfare, drew scrutiny after its presenter, Washington National Opera, advertised the support of a major military contractor.