Seattle Opera - Blue
Winner of the Music Critic's Association's Best New Opera award 2020
Seattle Opera - Blue
Powerful. One of the best librettos I've heard in a while
The New York Times
Seattle Opera - Blue
Winner of the Music Critic's Association's Best New Opera award 2020
Why see Seattle Opera - Blue?
2020's Best New Opera
Winner of the Music Critic's Association's Best New Opera prize in 2020, this brand new opera from Jeanine Tesori and Tazewell Thompson holds a mirror up to the world we live in today, creating a searing portrait of the African American experience in this country. Told through the life of a young couple from the birth of their son, to his murder at the hands of police, it's a deft examination of the importance of love, community, church, and family and how they matter when faced with the unthinkable.
Good art entertains, but great art provokes a deeper response. With creators like Thompson and Tersori working today, we can be assured that everyone's voice is heard, promoting greater diversity, yet finding the motives that bind us all together.
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1 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)
Venus W.
I loved it!
This was my first time at the opera. Blue provided laughs and deep emotions. I was not prepared for the storyline. So many of the conversations made me laugh and cry. It showed the love of family and friendships, it also showed the headache of current events that have happened over the last 10 years. I feel Blue caused all of the suppressed emotions to surface and flow. The setting was minimal, the clothing was colorful but unremarkable, but the voices were beautiful. I sat in row X seat 13 on the floor level. The view was perfect. I do wish they were a little louder. The orchestra was magnificent. I was highly impressed with the whole venue. It was spacious, elegant and very clean. There is a parking garage directly across the street reasonably priced.. If you haven't seen Blue go see it and Bring a hanky or tissues, because if this story resonates with you at all your emotions will show. ... Read more
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