American Opera In Ferment – A Healthy Ferment?

Anne Midgette: “A lot is happening in American opera. The past 20 years have seen an increasing number of new works, but this spring hit a critical mass with three world premieres at major American companies within five weeks. … The question is: How many people are really listening?. … Will new works help revive the opera field or help sink it under the weight of $3 million productions?”