Proving Up, a ghost story opera from Washington National Opera (review)
This weekend a new opera, Proving Up, proved itself indeed " a chamber opera worthy for the 21st century. Born out of a spirit of inquiry, Proving Up is mysterious, mesmerizing, startling in moments, and highly atmospheric. The work is less plot-driven than most traditional opera; it has earmarks rather of an extended tone poem. […] The post Proving Up, a ghost story opera from Washington National Opera (review…