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Soprano performing Samuel Barber's opera 'Vanessa' on a dimly lit, minimalist stage, conveying deep emotion and a sense of rediscovery.

Modern Productions Spark Redemption for Neglected Opera Masterpiece

Heartbeat Opera's recent production of Samuel Barber's 'Vanessa'—an opera once dismissed as too unwieldy for major stages—has become the company's fastest-selling show in history, sparking new appreci

Adrian Vale·May 20, 2026