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Pioneering Opera Director Rhoda Levine Dies at 93

1/17/2026

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  • Rhoda Levine, a pioneering American opera director, died January 6 in Manhattan at age 93.
  • She was known for clear interpretations of classic operas and for innovative world premieres.
  • Levine was part of the first generation of American directors who emphasized realistic acting in opera.
  • Notable productions include Viktor Ullmann’s Der Kaiser von Atlantis and Anthony Davis’s X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X.