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| Composer | Blanchard, Terence |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Librettist | Kasi Lemmons, based on the book by Charles M. Blow |
| Year | 2019 |
| Work type | Opera / Oratorio |
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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.
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.