The Cincinnati Opera's 2023 Summer Festival starts this month, and the season includes the world stage premiere of a new opera calledThe Knock.
The title refers to the knock on the door of a military family's home when the family receives the painful news that a loved one has died. The opera delves into the bravery and sacrifices of those on the home front.
On Cincinnati Edition, we discuss the story behind the production.
Guests:
- Deborah Brevoort, playwright and librettist for The Knock
- Aleksandra Vrebalov, composer for The Knock
- Evans Mirageas, Harry T. Wilks artistic director, Cincinnati Opera
More information about the opera is available online.
Cincinnati Opera is a financial supporter of Cincinnati Public Radio.
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