For centuries, the major opera houses of the world have regularly programmed operas from European composers with some offerings of North American and, in fewer cases, South American composers. But when was the last time, with the exception of Tan Dun\u2019s \u201cThe Last Emperor,\u201d you heard an opera from an Asian composer.<\/p>\n
You probably haven\u2019t. And it is a true shame because there are numerous offerings from some of Asian\u2019s greatest composers. Here is just a small taste of what is out there.<\/p>\n
Works of Toshiro Mayuzumi<\/strong><\/p>\n The famed Japanese composer wrote two operas, including \u201cThe Golden Pavillion\u201d which is based on the famous work by Yukio Mishima. The opera actually premiered in Berlin in 1976 and you can get a glimpse of it below.<\/p>\n