Terence Blanchard’s opera “Champion,” the tragedy of a boxer who can’t be himself, NOLA.com

When New Orleans trumpeter Terence Blanchard heard his name announced as a winner of the first of his four Grammy Awards, he turned to his wife and kissed her.  Such an ordinary thing. It’s what people who have won an ultimate success in their chosen fields are expected to do when they hear their name announced: turn to those they love for a congratulatory smooch.  Read More

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.