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The Death of KlinghofferMetropolitan OperaNo. of reviews: 22 | |
Met’s balanced ‘Klinghoffer’ revealed depth of Adams’ controversial opera |
 23 Nov 14 / Chicago on the Aisle |
Just bad art |
| 13 Nov 14 / ConcertoNet (English) |
Simplifications dévastatrices |
| 1 Nov 14 / Diapason |
Stunning new production of The Death of Klinghoffer at the Met |
| 28 Oct 14 / Bachtrack |
Murder at Sea: “The Death of Klinghoffer” at the Met |
| 27 Oct 14 / The Epoch Times |
The talented cast was warmly rewarded at the curtain call |
| 26 Oct 14 / Dagblog |
Anger’s aweigh |
| 24 Oct 14 / parterre box |
'Klinghoffer' opera does not glorify anti-Semitic violence |
| 23 Oct 14 / Ha'aretz |
‘Klinghoffer’ opens at Met with protesters, police |
| 22 Oct 14 / Bloomberg |
Onstage, the night proceeded smoothly |
| 22 Oct 14 / New Jersey Star Ledger |
Despite the protests and an uneven staging, Met’s powerful “Klinghoffer” makes a devastating impact |
| 22 Oct 14 / Classical Review |
Controversial 'The Death of Klinghoffer' is dramatically charged, musically challenging |
| 22 Oct 14 / am New York |
'The Death of Klinghoffer' turns jeers into cheers at Metropolitan Opera premiere |
| 22 Oct 14 / New York Daily News |
The Death of Klinghoffer is best performed as a concert |
| 22 Oct 14 / New York Magazine |
John Adams' anti-terrorism work is rich, potent & harrowing |
| 22 Oct 14 / Latinos Post |
‘The Death of Klinghoffer’ ignites passion outside, but none onstage |
| 22 Oct 14 / New York Post |
Distress out at sea, and offstage |
| 22 Oct 14 / New York Times |
Adams’ opera is problematic – but not for the reasons that sparked angry protests |
| 22 Oct 14 / Financial Times |
An imperfect, important ‘Death of Klinghoffer’ |
| 22 Oct 14 / New York Observer |
Amid protests, “Klinghoffer” takes Met stage and offers – anticlimax |
| 22 Oct 14 / Washington Post |
Met Opera's 'Death of Klinghoffer' is a compassionate feat |
| 22 Oct 14 / Los Angeles Times |
Drama, drama |
| 22 Oct 14 / The Economist |
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The Met's Klinghoffer brouhaha
The verdict was in, right after the premiere: The Death of Klinghoffer, is not an anti-semitic work.
The verdict was in, right after the premiere: The Death of Klinghoffer, is not an anti-semitic work.
‘Terrorists are human’
Jewish ‘Klinghoffer’ actor speaks: 'It isn’t easy killing Leon Klinghoffer every night, over and over, in front of an audience of 4,000'
Jewish ‘Klinghoffer’ actor speaks: 'It isn’t easy killing Leon Klinghoffer every night, over and over, in front of an audience of 4,000'
Met’s divisive opera is selling tickets
“The Death of Klinghoffer” at the Metropolitan Opera is selling well, despite protests that greeted its opening.
“The Death of Klinghoffer” at the Metropolitan Opera is selling well, despite protests that greeted its opening.
The Met should foot the ‘Klinghoffer’ bill
Why should taxpayers support this trash?
Why should taxpayers support this trash?
The Death of Klinghoffer
The Metropolitan Opera, freedom and wisdom.
The Metropolitan Opera, freedom and wisdom.
Met GM: ‘Death of Klinghoffer’ proves protesters wrong
Monday night’s premiere of “The Death of Klinghoffer” was not one of the easiest nights in the history of The Metropolitan Opera, but it was one of the most important.
Monday night’s premiere of “The Death of Klinghoffer” was not one of the easiest nights in the history of The Metropolitan Opera, but it was one of the most important.
Four New Yorkers' verdict on The Death of Klinghoffer
On Monday night, hundreds of people protested outside the Met opera that Klinghoffer was antisemitic. So what was our panel’s take?
On Monday night, hundreds of people protested outside the Met opera that Klinghoffer was antisemitic. So what was our panel’s take?
Protestors disrupt The Death of Klinghoffer premiere
Audience members interrupt performers with cries of ‘shame’, as protesters earlier called for Metropolitan Opera to cancel performance of work they claim is antisemitic.
Audience members interrupt performers with cries of ‘shame’, as protesters earlier called for Metropolitan Opera to cancel performance of work they claim is antisemitic.
Rudy Giuliani expected to join protest
Rudy Giuliani is expected to join hundreds of protesters and 100 symbolic wheelchairs at a rally at Lincoln Center in midtown Manhattan to protest against Met's Klinghoffer opera.
Rudy Giuliani is expected to join hundreds of protesters and 100 symbolic wheelchairs at a rally at Lincoln Center in midtown Manhattan to protest against Met's Klinghoffer opera.
Klinghoffer and the ‘two sides’ of terrorism
Would the Metropolitan Opera offer a work called ‘The Death of Martin Luther King Jr.’ with racist views in support of the assassination?
Would the Metropolitan Opera offer a work called ‘The Death of Martin Luther King Jr.’ with racist views in support of the assassination?
Peter Gelb responds to 'The Death of Klinghoffer' controversy
Met Opera director Peter Gelb has responded to the still ongoing uproar surrounding the show with a brief essay describing, from his perspective, the importance of "Klinghoffer."
Met Opera director Peter Gelb has responded to the still ongoing uproar surrounding the show with a brief essay describing, from his perspective, the importance of "Klinghoffer."
Met’s ‘Death of Klinghoffer’ remains a lightning rod
The Metropolitan Opera’s production of John Adams’s “The Death of Klinghoffer” could become its most controversial in more than a century.
The Metropolitan Opera’s production of John Adams’s “The Death of Klinghoffer” could become its most controversial in more than a century.
Met cancels MetTalk for The Death of Klinghoffer
The Metropolitan Opera has canceled its scheduled talk for the The Death of Klinghoffer, the controversial opera protested in September.
The Metropolitan Opera has canceled its scheduled talk for the The Death of Klinghoffer, the controversial opera protested in September.
Sydney Symphony conductor defends working on 'anti-Semitic' opera
Despite days of protests in New York over the Metropolitan Opera's decision to stage The Death of Klinghoffer, David Robertson conductor of the opera, says the show deserves a hearing.
Despite days of protests in New York over the Metropolitan Opera's decision to stage The Death of Klinghoffer, David Robertson conductor of the opera, says the show deserves a hearing.
In Defense of Klinghoffer
Don't let protesters bring the curtain down.
Don't let protesters bring the curtain down.
Protesters call on Met to shut down controversial opera
New Yorkers opposed to a controversial show opening at the Metropolitan Opera House took their complaints right to the front door of the institution's owner Monday.
New Yorkers opposed to a controversial show opening at the Metropolitan Opera House took their complaints right to the front door of the institution's owner Monday.
At Met’s opening night, protesting a production
Several hundred protesters gathered outside the Met on Monday for a noisy demonstration calling for it to cancel its performances of John Adams’s “The Death of Klinghoffer.”
Several hundred protesters gathered outside the Met on Monday for a noisy demonstration calling for it to cancel its performances of John Adams’s “The Death of Klinghoffer.”
Jewish groups to rally in New York against anti-semitic opera
Several Jewish groups to protest at the Lincoln Center on September 22 in protest of the presentation of “The Death of Klinghoffer”.
Several Jewish groups to protest at the Lincoln Center on September 22 in protest of the presentation of “The Death of Klinghoffer”.
Protesters picket Met Opera, claim anti-semitism
Roughly a dozen people picketed outside the Metropolitan Opera Monday night, angry with an upcoming production they say is anti-Semitic.
Roughly a dozen people picketed outside the Metropolitan Opera Monday night, angry with an upcoming production they say is anti-Semitic.
The ‘Klinghoffer’ opera and the American Jewish establishment
This opera is an abomination and an offense not only to Jews but to all Americans and all decent people who oppose terrorism and racism.
This opera is an abomination and an offense not only to Jews but to all Americans and all decent people who oppose terrorism and racism.
The Met's "Klinghoffer" problem
For a little while, it seemed as though the controversy over John Adams’s 1991 opera, “The Death of Klinghoffer” was beginning to fade. Last week, though, the brouhaha resumed.
For a little while, it seemed as though the controversy over John Adams’s 1991 opera, “The Death of Klinghoffer” was beginning to fade. Last week, though, the brouhaha resumed.
When ‘Mrs. Klinghoffer’ boarded the Achille Lauro
Why is ‘Klinghoffer’ provoking people 23 years after the premiere?
Why is ‘Klinghoffer’ provoking people 23 years after the premiere?
Met was wrong to scrap 'Klinghoffer' telecast
Peter Gelb could have just said no.
Peter Gelb could have just said no.
Missed opportunities amid an opera controversy
By canceling the simulcast of “The Death of Klinghoffer,” Peter Gelb and the Metropolitan Opera are losing a chance to open a dialogue about anti-Semitism.
By canceling the simulcast of “The Death of Klinghoffer,” Peter Gelb and the Metropolitan Opera are losing a chance to open a dialogue about anti-Semitism.
The Death of Klinghoffer
If John Adams's opera isn't antisemitic, how can it fan antisemitism? The Metropolitan Opera's cancellation of the cinema broadcast of Death of Klinghoffer is misguided and muddled.
If John Adams's opera isn't antisemitic, how can it fan antisemitism? The Metropolitan Opera's cancellation of the cinema broadcast of Death of Klinghoffer is misguided and muddled.
‘Klinghoffer’ composer responds to Met’s decision
John Adams said he feared that without international exposure via the Met’s cinema program, “The Death of Klinghoffer” might be greeted by a “Wikipedia opinion.”
John Adams said he feared that without international exposure via the Met’s cinema program, “The Death of Klinghoffer” might be greeted by a “Wikipedia opinion.”
Met Opera cancels ‘Klinghoffer’ broadcast
The Metropolitan Opera has canceled its plans for a live, global broadcast of next season’s “The Death of Klinghoffer,” amid concerns that it could fan anti-Semitism.
The Metropolitan Opera has canceled its plans for a live, global broadcast of next season’s “The Death of Klinghoffer,” amid concerns that it could fan anti-Semitism.
Metropolitan Opera romanticizes one NYer’s murder
Starting in October, The Metropolitan Opera in Lincoln Center plans to show a mockery of Leon Klinghoffer's brutal murder — the long-dormant “The Death of Klinghoffer.”
Starting in October, The Metropolitan Opera in Lincoln Center plans to show a mockery of Leon Klinghoffer's brutal murder — the long-dormant “The Death of Klinghoffer.”
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