Ruth Leon recommends…Soldier Songs – Philadelphia Opera

Ruth Leon recommends…Soldier Songs – Philadelphia Opera

Ruth Leon recommends

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January 23, 2022

Soldier Songs – Philadelphia Opera
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Opera, rock, and film collide in contemporary composer David T. Little’s exploration of the life of the soldier. This one-man opera has been nominated for a 2022 Grammy in the Best Opera Recording category.

It stars Johnathan McCullough as the Soldier who also directs. The conductor is Corrado Rovaris. Be warned, it contains strong language, strobe lighting, depictions of violence, military combat, and PTSD. Strong stuff.

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