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Timothy Nelson on the premiere of his opera ‘Song of Sakuntala’
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· June 6, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the show can be found through the organization's website.
Local opera fans have something to look forward to. A new production is coming to the area, with performances in two cities. Tickets are priced between $25 and $35.
Further details about the show can be found through the organization's website. The production will be staged at two venues, one in Washington and one in Baltimore. The artistic director behind the production is Timothy Nelson, who is also associated with a local performing arts group.
His opera is based on a story called 'Song of Sakuntala'.
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Category: rights Published: June 6, 2026 Source: Washington Blade Reading time: 1 min
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