The Redemption of “Vanessa,” a Neglected Operatic Masterpiece
- Posted on May 20, 2026
- By The New Yorker
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The Redemption of “Vanessa,” a Neglected Operatic Masterpiece
Samuel Barber’s 1958 opera was in disrepute for decades. A remarkable new production is the latest evidence of its rightful resurgence.