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Met Opera's 'Innocence' Features Transformative Set Design and Score

4/13/2026

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The Metropolitan Opera's Innocence features a dynamic set designed by Chloe Lamford (set designer) that morphs from a midcentury restaurant into spaces like a school cafeteria and classroom, creating a unique experience through visual transitions.
Kaija Saariaho (composer) wrote the score for Innocence.
Simon Stone (director) directed the production to complement the music's rapid pace.
The opera runs for 1 hour and 45 minutes.

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Story summary

The Metropolitan Opera's Innocence features a dynamic set designed by Chloe Lamford (set designer) that morphs from a midcentury restaurant into spaces like a school cafeteria and classroom, creating a unique experience through visual transitions.
Kaija Saariaho (composer) wrote the score for Innocence.
Simon Stone (director) directed the production to complement the music's rapid pace.
The opera runs for 1 hour and 45 minutes.