Johannes Debus and the COC Orchestra
Our subscribers were the first to hear this excerpt live at our
Behind the Season event back in March and now we're bringing the sounds of Rufus Wainwright's new opera to the people.
Maestro Johannes Debus conducts this excerpt, called "Entr'acte" ("Between the Acts"), and offers his play-by-play in written annotations. The magnificent COC Orchestra performs.
Hadrian Watch Party
with special guests Rufus Wainwright, Daniel MacIvor, and Peter Hinton
August 10 at 6:30 p.m. ET
Watch a free stream of the full opera with composer
Rufus Wainwright, librettist
Daniel MacIvor, and director
Peter Hinton, who will participate in a live Q&A after the performance.
Attendance is free but advance registration required.
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