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A CALL TO ACTION

June 5, 2017 by Speight Jenkins 13 Comments

In its 425 years of existence opera has played a part in many political events--The Marriage of Figaro, though very much neutralized from its French source, caused some anguish in Vienna, Verdi composed his first fifteen or so operas advocating an end to Austrian rule in Italy, and Berg's Wozzeck dramatized the plight of the impoverished, undernourished and invisible humans ground underfoot by … [Read more...]

Speight Jenkins

After 31 years I have retired as General Director of Seattle Opera. Over that time we produced 92 operas in more than 1,200 performances... … [Read More...]

OperaSleuth

I believe in the power of opera if produced theatrically and sung with emotion. Great artists are those who understand that the words inspired the composer to write the music, and they interpret the words meaningfully with good diction. Everything about opera is emotion, and just to sing accurately … [Read More...]

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  • Joel Grant on A CALL TO ACTION: “Mr. Jenkins’ blog is not the place for extended comment wars, and arguing with Trump supporters is not unlike trying…” Jul 2, 16:36
  • Agustin Blanco-Bazán on A CALL TO ACTION: “Thanks for this Speight. Indeed, opera, theater and comedy have always been an important weapon against authoritarian governments and dictatorships.…” Jun 8, 10:06
  • Joyce Castle on A CALL TO ACTION: “Wonderful Speight! You know the POWER of Opera and Theater and Music! This is a call to arms! Each can…” Jun 7, 06:30
  • William Osborne on A CALL TO ACTION: “I can understand your antipathy toward Trump, but saying he has done more damage to Americans than King George is…” Jun 6, 23:41
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