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Dutch National Opera stages Verdi’s ‘men’s opera’: ‘You have to be able to empathize with the characters’

Dutch National Opera stages Verdi’s ‘men’s opera’: ‘You have to be able to empathize with the characters’

Director Jetske Mijnssen is staging Verdi's opera 'Simon Boccanegra' at the Dutch National Opera, focusing on the personal and emotional struggles of its characters. This production prioritizes the relationships between fathers and daughters over the story's traditional political themes.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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