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Sky on Swings: a heart-wrenching world première at Opera Philadelphia

Marietta Simpson (Martha) and Frederica von Stade (Danny)
© Steven Pisano
Frederica von Stade (Danny)
© Steven Pisano
Marietta Simpson (Martha) and Frederica von Stade (Danny)
© Dominic M Mercier
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“both women are among the finest singing actresses ever”
Reviewed at Kimmel Center, Perelman Theater, Philadelphia on 20 September 2018
Beecher, Sky on Swings
Opera Philadelphia
Geoffrey McDonald, Conductor
Joanna Settle, Director
Andrew Lieberman, Set Designer
Tilly Grimes, Costume Designer
Frederica von Stade, Danny
Marietta Simpson, Martha
Daniel Taylor, Ira
Sharleen Joynt, Winnie
Veronica Chapman-Smith, Elder 1
Maren Montalbano, Elder 2
George Somerville, Elder 3
Frank Mitchell, Elder 4
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