The Death of Klinghoffer live Q&A: director Tom Morris answers your questions – as it happened
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The director of the controversial opera, which opened on Monday to protests at the Met in New York, will be online at 1pm ET on Friday. Please post your questions now
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Guardian staff
Fri 24 Oct 2014 14.02 EDTFirst published on Thu 23 Oct 2014 10.56 EDT
You appear to have a very poor attitude toward those protesting the Opera.They have very legitimate concerns and are made up of a very diverse group.The Met is probably not the place for such a controversial piece.It would have made more sense off Broadway.
Why should artists such as John Adams depict modern events shortly after their occurance, when emotions are still high, rather than wait 50 or 100 years?
Are there any symbols unique to the Met staging? Is there a possibility of an HD recording going on the Met on demand, at least? Were you and the cast afraid to walk out on opening night, with all the threats? What is your personal favorite scene from the production and why? Also, congratulations to you all for a celebrated opening night (especially given the circumstances). I wish I could see it, but I’m stuck out in California.
I’m looking forward to seeing the production in a few weeks. The controversy is deeply painful to me, but I strongly support the arts as a medium for addressing social issues. QUESTIONS: Are their changes with this production in response to the critics of the opera?
I saw it on opening night, and it was beautiful, so thank you. I was interested in the choice to make Omar a dancer. I loved it, but I was wondering what inspired you to do that.
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