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![WORLD PREMIERE - A Thousand Splendid Suns]()
Seattle Opera World Premiere. Feb 25 - March 11, 2023 Set against Afghanistan’s volatile history, this new opera tells the breathtaking story of Mariam and Laila, two Afghan women. Based on Khaled Hosseini's best-selling novel, this story has captured the hearts of millions including American composer Sheila Silver and librettist Stephen Kitsakos who adapted the novel for the opera stage. (Developed at AOP. Not an AOP Production)
![From Friends of AOP: WNO: American Opera Initiative: Three New 20-Minute Operas]()
Washington National Opera’s American Opera Initiative presents new 20-Minute Operas created by Composers & the Voice artists Michael Lanci, Sokunthary Svay, and Kimberly Davies, among others. Three world premiere short operas—Woman of Letters, Admissions, and Night Trip—will be staged in a concert performance, accompanied by a small chamber orchestra and followed by a Q&A with the artists and creative team.
![From Friends of AOP: WNO: American Opera Initiative: Three New 20-Minute Operas]()
Washington National Opera’s American Opera Initiative presents new 20-Minute Operas created by Composers & the Voice artists Michael Lanci, Sokunthary Svay, and Kimberly Davies, among others. Three world premiere short operas—Woman of Letters, Admissions, and Night Trip—will be staged in a concert performance, accompanied by a small chamber orchestra and followed by a Q&A with the artists and creative team.
