Provocative director leaves City Opera, opera fans wonder: what next?

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
On Friday, it was announced that the New York City Opera and its new director, the Belgian-born impresario Gerard Mortier, are parting ways. Mortier was to have brought a provocative, even risky agenda to the company, with major 20th century operas and new works a key priority. As the company grapple with its next move, we look today at what happened. Joining us is James Jorden editor of the opera blog Parterre.com.

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