IPO’s choice to play music by ‘Klinghoffer’ composer sparks backlash
John Adams wrote the controversial opera, “The Death of Klinghoffer,” which has ignited passions and protests since it was first performed in 1991 and accusations of antisemitism.
An actor playing Leon Klinghoffer performs during a dress rehearsal of John Adam’s opera ‘The Death of Klinghoffer.’(photo credit: REUTERS)ByHANNAH BROWN