As the world reckons with racism and sexism, opera luminaries including director Peter Sellars, bass-baritone Davóne Tines and conductor/soprano Barbara Hannigan dig into what’s changing — and what needs to change — in opera, and why now is the time for evolution and disruption in the centuries-old art form.
Opera Philadelphia General Director David Devan speaks about his experiences in making change through acts of creative destruction, the role of honest examinations of race and casting, radical approaches to engaging new audiences.
Published 08/05/22
J’nai Bridges discusses her personal experiences with racial stereotypes in casting, how her desire for social change impacts her career choices and the weight of that responsibility as an opera artist today.
Published 07/29/22