MN Opera New Works

With humble beginnings in 1963 as the Walkers Center Opera Company, The Minnesota Opera has since evolved to be one of the largest opera companies in the nation.

With humble beginnings in 1963 as the Walker’s Center Opera Company, The Minnesota Opera has since evolved to be one of the largest opera companies in the nation. The Opera’s repertoire includes classical opera as well as new works, keeping the art form contemporary and dynamic. The Minnesota Opera’s New Works Initiative production of Doubt is the centerpiece of their 50th anniversary season. Written by John Patrick Shanley and composed by Douglas J. Cuomo, Doubt made its world premiere in January 2013.  Special Thanks Dominick Argento Barry Kryshka Daniel Zillmann Doubt performed by Minnesota Opera Orchestra + chorus Minnesota Music in this Segment: The Applebaum Jazz Piano Duo MORE INFO: Minnesota Opera Minnesota Opera New Works Initiative Ordway Center for Performing Arts Composer Douglas J. Cuomo Michal Daniel photography

Air Date 4/6/13