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Keeping Opera Alive
Earlier this month, top composers and opera directors met in Paris to discuss the best life support system for contemporary music theatre. Should opera become more political, should the star system be abolished, should money be spent on building new theatres or new works?
David Roper reports on some of the suggested answers, with contributions from
Pierre Boulez , Ruth Berghaus , Peter Sellars and others. Producer JOHN BOUNDY

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David Roper
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Pierre Boulez
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Ruth Berghaus
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Peter Sellars
Producer:
John Boundy
Source: Radio Times

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