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Paul du Quenoy on the world premiere of “Grounded” at the Washington National Opera.
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Paul du Quenoy on the world premiere of “Grounded” at the Washington National Opera.
In his ambitious and richly orchestrated 2022 opera, the American composer makes Shakespeare his own, with a star cast to match
To see Jeanine Tersori's 'Grounded,' at the Washington National Opera, is to be dazzled by concept and execution alike.
Washington National Opera opened its 2023–2024 season with the world premiere of Grounded. Composed by two-time Tony Award® winner Jeanine Tesori with a libretto adapted by George Brant from his eponymous play, and directed by Tony Award® winner Michael Mayer, Grounded is commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera and co-produced with the Washington National Opera.
Jeanine Tesori's new opera had its world premiere October 28.