But i did come across this and to be honest I am a bit flabbergasted:
About The Death of Klinghoffer
The Death of Klinghoffer, John Adams' second opera, takes as its subject the hijacking of the cruise ship Achille Lauro in 1985. Again the concept for the opera was suggested by director Peter Sellars. The L.A. Opera shared the work's commission but never presented it.
Cast of Characters
The Captain, bar
First Officer/"Rambo", b-bar
Swiss Grandmother/Austrian Woman/British Dancing Girl, ms Molqui, t Mamoud, bar
Leon Klinghoffer, bar
Omar, ms
Marilyn Klinghoffer, c
Choruses of Exiled Palestinians and Exiled Jews, etc.
Synopsis
The Death of Klinghoffer is told in a very different style than Adams' previous opera, "Nixon in China". While based on historical events, Klinghoffer does not always treat them in a traditionally narrative....
I am, frankly stunned. I mean on the surface this sounds like a "Springtime for Hitler"` style 'bad taste' award nominee.
You never know what you find in these search engines. I simply searched under "Leon Klinghoffer" and got that garbage.
There is a reason this opera isn't in the repertoire of most major opera companies. Trust me.