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Kansas CityPorgy and Bess
Gershwin: Porgy and Bess
Michael Ellis Ingram; Francesca Zambello; Lyric Opera of Kansas City; Peter J. Davison; Paul Tazewell; Mark McCullough; Kansas City Symphony
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Blanchard’s problematic Fire Shut Up in My Bones returns to the Met
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An exceptionally strong cast, led by Ryan Speedo Green, fails to disguise Blanchard's bland score and the opera's weak libretto.
And the winner is: Terence Blanchard’s Champion comes to the Met
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The compelling story of boxer Emile Griffith's struggles with guilt and sexuality are not ideally rendered in James Robinson's new production.
Fire Shut Up in My Bones: a new beginning for The Metropolitan Opera
The Metropolitan Opera finally reopens its doors on a new season, staging Terence Blanchard's powerful work for the first time.