The Spectacle of Opera for a New Age

Stateside

Yuval Sharon is known for infusing both new and classic operas with fresh relevance. Now, the artistic director of the Detroit Opera is out with a new book that makes the case for opera that speaks to the modern audience. We spoke with Sharon about A New Philosophy of Opera, and why he thinks opera is an art form born for reinvention.

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Yuval Sharon, artistic director of the Detroit Opera

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