Love, Death, and Butterfly Wings

By Grace Kenyon The opera “Florencia en el Amazonas” brings magical realism to the Chicago stage.

The Lyric Opera of Chicago
While watching “Florencia en el Amazonas” at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, I found myself preoccupied with distance. This was my first time seeing opera in a live setting, and although I have developed a general appreciation for the genre through my music history classes, it remains mysterious to me. I don’t usually have trouble suspending my disbelief when it comes to theater, but sometimes opera is a step too far. The singing, while impressive, feels less hu...

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