Controversial opera site shuts down

Controversial opera site shuts down

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norman lebrecht

January 17, 2020

Three months ago we shared a video from a Youtube site called This Is Opera.

The video purported to show alleged deficiencies in the conducting technique and vocal expertise of the Met music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin. We thought it was worth discussing and so – apparently – did you, with 149 comments on the original post.

Within about 48 hours, the video was taken down. No reason was given.

Now the site itself has shut down.

Here’s what they say:

We know nothing more than what is stated here.

 

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