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Porgy and Bess: Catfish Row arrives in Kansas City
Francesca Zambello's magnificent production of the Gershwins’ American epic comes to the Lyric Opera of Kansas City.
Blanchard’s problematic Fire Shut Up in My Bones returns to the Met
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
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.
Seattle Opera's Porgy and Bess is a vocal and dramatic stunner
Seattle Opera's memorable Porgy and Bess excels with an exceptional cast who performed with utmost sympathy for their roles.
Zambello’s Porgy and Bess at Glimmerglass
Glimmerglass’ Porgy and Bess proves one more time that Gershwin’s opus remains America’s most important 20th-century opera.