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A New Festival Embraces the Possibilities of Disability-Centered Opera

Source: The New York Times Published Sun, 15 Nov 2026 17:51:35 +0000
A New Festival Embraces the Possibilities of Disability-Centered Opera

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Key context: The mezzo-soprano Hailey McAvoy at a rehearsal for “Sensorium Ex” in Brooklyn. McAvoy, who has cerebral palsy, also has created a music-theater piece, “Wholly Unwinding,” for the makemake festival. This development from The New York Times highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

The mezzo-soprano Hailey McAvoy at a rehearsal for “Sensorium Ex” in Brooklyn. McAvoy, who has cerebral palsy, also has created a music-theater piece, “Wholly Unwinding,” for the makemake festival.

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