Abduction from the Seraglio: Revelations
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With troubled origins, opera has often reduced people of African descent to racist stereotypes. Can this art form find its place in a world where many are striving for inclusivity and beauty?
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“Every Voice with Terrance McKnight” spotlights the diverse stories and perspectives that reflect the whole of the classical music experience. In this radio special of the final chapter in the season, we discuss Mozart’s “Abduction from the Seraglio” and ask big questions about the future of opera.
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