Kaija Saariaho’s spectral, shattering Innocence makes its Metropolitan Opera debut.
The score for Innocence was menacing yet comforting, and, essentially, violent and peaceful at the same time
“Based on two Noh plays, the hypnotic work creates a shimmering world of supernatural encounters…”
Tell us: What’s your favorite Verdi performance?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
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