PROGRAM: Highways & Valleys
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Twice the Drama: The Tradition of the Opera Double Bill
Opera has always been about grand emotions—love, betrayal, joy, despair—but sometimes those stories are best told in smaller, sharper doses. That’s where the tradition of the double bill comes in: two short operas presented together in a single evening, creating a powerful balance of contrast and connection. By Austin T. Richey, Ph. D. Digital Media...
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25/26 Season Pre-Opera Talks
Detroit Opera offers complimentary opera and dance talks one hour prior to each performance. Noted experts provide background and important information on what you will see on stage, enhancing your performance experience! Opera Talks and Dance Talks provide an insightful and entertaining preview of the works performed on stage. Unless otherwise directed, Talks take place...
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The Life and Artistry of William Grant Still
Join Detroit Opera for a captivating free event celebrating the enduring legacy of William Grant Still, one of America’s most significant and groundbreaking composers. Often called the “Dean of African American composers,” Still’s work broke racial barriers and shaped the sound of a nation. The evening will feature live performances of Still’s powerful music by...
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What is American Opera?
What Is American Opera, Anyway? From the earliest stages in colonial America to today’s multimedia productions, the art form of opera has constantly adapted to the cultural moment, often reflecting America’s own contradictions. Davóne Tines as Malcolm X in Detroit Opera’s 2022 production of Anthony Davis’ X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X....
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Read our 25/26 Season Brochure!
Our 25/26 Season Brochure has dropped! Journey along with Detroit Opera and Dance @ Detroit Opera as we celebrate America’s semiquincentennial, and what it means to be American, through opera and dance. By becoming a subscriber, you’ll experience a symphony of movement and voice in honor of 250 years of America’s spirit as well as...
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Learn more about William Grant Still and Kurt Weill
Highways and Valleys – Two American Love Stories is a unique double bill combining voices often excluded from the operatic mainstream: the “Dean of African American composers,” William Grant Still, and the Jewish émigré Kurt Weill. From their marginalized positions in American society, both composers sought out the heart of American folk music and brought...
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