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Metropolitan Opera to Debut Acclaimed 'Innocence' This April

2/16/2026

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The Metropolitan Opera will debut Innocence by Kaija Saariaho on April 6.
The opera premiered five years ago at the Grand Théâtre de Provence in France.
Critics praised its text, music, and performances.
The production has toured major venues and gained depth since Saariaho's death in 2023.

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The Metropolitan Opera will debut Innocence by Kaija Saariaho on April 6.
The opera premiered five years ago at the Grand Théâtre de Provence in France.
Critics praised its text, music, and performances.
The production has toured major venues and gained depth since Saariaho's death in 2023.