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'There is an enormous desire': Is it time to play Wagner at the Israeli Opera?

A discussion with the Israeli Opera's music director turns to Wagner, a rapper returns to his Iranian roots and a documentary film festival shows Israel through the eyes of Pasolini

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A discussion with the Israeli Opera's music director turns to Wagner, a rapper returns to his Iranian roots and a documentary film festival shows Israel through the eyes of Pasolini

Avshalom Halutz

11:29 PM • May 12 2026 IDT

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