City Opera Musicians Protest Company's Leadership

The Drama at City Opera

Soundcheck | Aug 11, 2011

If there’s one thing New York City Opera knows well, it’s drama. Today: A discussion with general manager and artistic director George Steel about the future of “the people’s opera” after its recent leadership shakeups, budget woes, and a departure from its longtime home in Lincoln Center. Plus: Exploring the New York City band Television's seminal debut album, Marquee Moon.

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