Some will consider this an act of institutional courage, which it is. Some will call it capitulation to a “woke mob,” which, as an idea, is kind of pointless to engage with. However it’s characterized from the inside or interpreted from the outside, the move to sever ties between the two ideologically divergent institutions is a sound one for everyone involved. The Washington National Opera has acted in service of its audience and in protection of the art form. That’s what an opera company is for.
