New Terence Blanchard “Champion” opera isn’t a winner
ST. LOUIS—If there’s anywhere you wouldn’t be surprised by a jazz composer’s new opera about a boxer, it’s Opera Theatre of St. Louis. In 38 seasons, the company has presented 23 world premieres and...
View ArticleOpera review: A “Kiss” best left untouched, hyperactive “Pirates” in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS—Two Opera Theatre of St. Louis offerings this year are what might be called folk operas, both from the 1870s. One, Bedrich Smetana’s The Kiss, was published as such, but it’s largely unknown...
View ArticleOpera review: High-intensity “Il tabarro” and “Pagliacci” in St. Louis
ST. LOUIS—The best of this year’s Opera Theatre of St. Louis offerings, seen Sunday night, is the double-bill of Il tabarro and Pagliacci. Normally teamed with other operas—Il tabarro with the other...
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