Charles Blow recalls being in the audience at the premiere of the opera based on his memoir, “Fire Shut Up in My Bones,” and watching the scene that depicts his sexual abuse as a child by an older cousin. Read More.
Terence Blanchard’s music is the sound of Spike Lee’s movies. Now it’s also making history at the Metropolitan Opera. – Washington Post
“Fire Shut Up in My Bones” is first production by Black composer to be staged by the Met. Read More.
A Black Composer Finally Arrives at the Metropolitan Opera – New York Times
Terence Blanchard, best known for scoring Spike Lee films, reopens the 138-year-old opera company with “Fire Shut Up in My Bones.” Read More.