Making Opera Out Of The Scalia/Ginsburg Relationship

Despite their political and ideological differences, the late Justice Antonin Scalia and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg were lifelong friends who shared a love of opera.

That relationship inspired composer Derrick Wang to write the one-act opera, “Scalia/Ginsburg,” using court opinions as source material.

Here & Now’s Robin Young speaks with Derrick Wang about his work.

Guest

• Derrick Wang, composer, librettist, and lyricist. He tweets @WhatDerrickSaid.

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