A study in simplicity and profundity
“The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays” – Soren Kierkegaard
29 pieces since 2016 — in 10 roles, at 9 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
2 pieces as San Francisco Opera — stats above show all coverage for Ben Bliss.
View all“The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays” – Soren Kierkegaard
In San Francisco Opera’s new Così fan tutte, the elements that most visibly read as “American” were a penchant for slapstick humor, overcooked blocking, and an abundance of cartoonish period costumes that hobbled the opera’s first act.
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