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Classical and Contemporary Opera in Covent Garden

by smarshall on Jun 1, 2010

Richard Thomas is to premiere his latest contemporary opera production at the Royal Opera House in February of next year. The mastermind behind the controversial and award-winning “Jerry Springer The Musical” will be unveiling his latest show which takes a look at the life of glamour model Anna Nicole Smith. “Anna Nicole” will star Dutch soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek and be conducted by the Royal Opera House music director Anthony Pappano. In an interview with Whatsonstage.com Thomas revealed he has a fascination with “trashy” celebrity figures like Anna Nicole. In the interview he went on to say “Anna Nicole Smith’s tragic life story is a classic American tale about celebrity and the price you pay for trying to escape your roots – it’s intrinsically operatic!”

The Royal Opera House director of Opera, Elaine Padmore, is quoted in The Guardian stating "it is not going to be tawdry; it is going to be witty, clever, thoughtful and sad.” Padmore...Read More >>



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