Classic Arts NewsFirst Look at the U.S. Premiere of Pink Floyd Opera Another Brick in the WallAnother Brick in the Wall opens July 20 at Cincinnati Opera.
By
David Gewirtzman
July 19, 2018
Another Brick in the Wall, an opera based on Pink Floyd’s 1979 album The Wall, will have its U.S. premiere at Cincinnati Opera July 20. Performances, held at the Music Hall in Cincinnati, Ohio, will continue through July 31.
With original words and music by Roger Waters, the opera is composed by Julien Bilodeau and brought to life through the concept and stage direction of Dominic Champagne. The opera had its world premiere at Opéra de Montréal in March 2017.
Nathan Keoughan stars as Pink, with France Bellemare as The Mother, Jean-Michel Richer as The Father, and Caroline Bleau as The Wife. Alain Trudel conducts.
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First Look at the U.S. Premiere of Pink Floyd’s The Wall Opera
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