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Heartbeat Opera

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A singer portraying Vanessa stares intensely under a spotlight, symbolizing the opera's rediscovery and emotional depth.
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Rediscovery ignites redemption of Samuel Barber's opera 'Vanessa'

Heartbeat Opera's current production of Samuel Barber's 'Vanessa' has become the fastest-selling show in the company's 12-year history, according to The New Yorker .

Eleanor Voss·May 20, 2026