Rich and Meditative, ‘Primero Sueño’ at the Cloisters Brings Sor Juana to Life This rich, meditative opera succeeds where other operatic treatments of Sor Juana do not. By Gabrielle Ferrari
‘Silent Light’ at National Sawdust Captures the Sounds (and the Scents) of Everyday Life As an operatic experiment, Silent Light fascinates with slow, unique rhythms all its own. By Gabrielle Ferrari
Opera and Dance Fall Preview: A Rich Tapestry of Politics, Myth and Mortality From a new opera about drone warfare to a dance performance that's part rave, part alien invasion, here are 12 must-see shows this coming season. By David Cote