Opera Doesn’t Have to Be for Elites. Here’s Why.
If opera at its best aspires to a different world, then we need to cultivate an anti-elite approach to how it is created and performed.
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Four Takeaways From the Metropolitan Opera’s Risky Season
The company has bet that new operas will attract new, more diverse audiences and revitalize a stale repertory. Is the gamble paying off?