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Washington National Opera marches onward with a joyous Treemonisha

Viviana Goodwin (Treemonisha) and Jonathan Pierce Rhodes (Zodzetrick) © Elman Studio
A vibrant new production of Scott Joplin’s Treemonisha at Washington National Opera underscores the opera’s enduring message of education, community and social justice.
****1
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WNO's Samson et Dalila shows how sweet love's poison can sound

Strong singing but a stellar orchestra and staging make for a riveting production at the Kennedy Center. 
****1
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A #metoo Don Giovanni at Washington National Opera

Lots of people talk about keeping opera relevant. WNO shows why this opera always has been.
****1
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Washington National Opera's merry take on Mozart's Magic Flute

Could The Magic Flute be the next Nutcracker? A child-friendly take on the classic in a mash-up of pyramids and petticoats.

***11
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Russell Thomas shines in gloomy David Alden's Otello

The combination of a strong, spirited cast and a first-rate orchestral performance led by Daniele Callegari rendered the opera a moving experience in spite of drab staging and latent, unexplored tensions.
***11
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Venera Gimadieva leads a moving Traviata in DC

A strong new Traviata from Washington National Opera with the welcome house debut of Venera Gimadieva as a fabulous Violetta.
****1
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