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Drone Warfare Comes to Washington Opera Stage in ‘Grounded’

“Grounded,” by Jeanine Tesori and George Brant, is premiering at Washington National Opera after attracting criticism over sponsorship.

By Javier C. Hernandez

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Gender Imbalance in Opera: Where Are the Female Conductors?

A new report found that women are dramatically underrepresented when it comes to conducting, directing and designing operas at leading American companies.

By Marc Tracy

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A Drone Opera, Brought to You by General Dynamics? A Company Clarifies.

“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.

By Javier C. Hernandez