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Vue lecture

Opera is waging a battle to save itself in the modern world — and against self-inflicted wounds

Par :Gideon Dabi

18 janvier 2026 à 14:00

The new book "Opera Wars," by Caitlin Vincent, details how opera is in a fight for its life.

Maria Agresta as Desdemona and Jonas Kaufmann as Otello during a Royal Opera performance.

Denyce Graves performs as Carmen, kneeling with tarot cards spread on the floor, in a white ruffled peasant blouse and a red and orange skirt.

A man in a pinstripe suit and glasses sings with his mouth open, holding his hands up.

Jonas Kaufmann as Andrea Chenier in the Royal Opera's production of Umberto Giordano's Andrea Chenier.

George Shirley as Pelleas and Elisabeth Söderström as Melisande on stage during an opera performance.

Tenor George Shirley wearing the National Medal of Arts.

Illustration of an opera singer, conductor, and musicians riding horses as if in battle.