The phrase "new opera" refers to a contemporary or modern type of musical theatrical performance that combines singing, acting, and storytelling. It is a fresh and updated form of the traditional opera genre. Full definition
On Saturday (June 1), the contemporary music ensemble wild Up returns to the Hammer Museum with the experimental opera company The Industry to present First Take: a West Coast Workshop of new operas - in - progress. (blog.calarts.edu)
Oslo's new opera house, soon to be joined by a new building for the Munch Museum, is another example, while in Iceland, despite the financial crash of 2008, the Icelandic people were united in their determination to complete the magnificent new concert hall, Harpa, in Reykjavik. (apollo-magazine.com)
The opening night reception includes a performance of composer James Ogburn's new opera Eddie's Stone Song: Odyssey of the First Pasaquoyan about Georgia artist Eddie Owens Martin, better known as Saint EOM. (artsatl.com)