[Michael.SF.]

This is getting off subject, for that I apologize and if the administrator wants to delete, feel free. But, I was going to add a comment about Mr. Klinghoffer, because I recalled reading that he was a decarated War veteran and that possibly had more to do with his killing, then the fact that he was also Jewish.(quick search did not confirm his status regarding military service.

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.

[George W. Bush]

I am, frankly stunned. I mean on the surface this sounds like a "Springtime for Hitler"` style 'bad taste' award nominee.

Another modernist knocking the classics of Western civilization.

Me-thinks there are a few people (not you, MSF) who are too touchy on this thread. A few FReepers must have missed their naps and are a little cranky.

[Miss Marple]

I actually saw part of the opera "Nixon in China" on our PBS channel several years ago. I watched in horrid fascination as the soprano, with hairdo and clothes exactly like my memories of Pat Nixon, sang the role of the First Lady. The guy who sang the Nixon part was made to look like Nixon, too.

There is a reason this opera isn't in the repertoire of most major opera companies. Trust me.