Opera about a school massacre holds a mirror up to the brutality of the United States

AI Briefing

• – A new opera about a school massacre is staged at the Met, exploring the psychological and emotional aftermath of such an event.
• – Kaija Saariaho's 'Innocence' is praised for its powerful and haunting portrayal of the tragedy.
• – The opera is seen as a reflection of the brutality and trauma faced by American society, particularly in the wake of school shootings.