Composer Jake Heggie on 25 years of writing operas
Gramophone Classical Music Podcast
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Opera and the Death Penalty
This chapter explores the emotional and moral complexities of capital punishment as portrayed in recent operas, particularly 'Dead Man Walking.' It highlights the significance of storytelling in evoking deep emotional resonance and reflects on the societal implications of such narratives in contemporary context.
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