Old Music News of article 316943 for 2006-12-22

`First Emperor' _ fascinating but flawed

AP - After more than a decade of planning, East met West on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera with composer Tan Dun conducting the world premiere of "The First Emperor" and Placido Domingo singing the title role.

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