Kanye West launches “Mary” opera.
Kanye West took to Maimi’s Art Basel weekend to unveil his newest opera, delivering on Mary, the proper follow up to his Nebuchadnezzar debut.
With tickets to the showing going for $200, a press release described Mary as “an original opera, based on the biblical story the miraculous events surrounding the birth Jesus Christ.”
“The Books Matthew and Luke recount the story Mary, who was divinely chosen by God to bring forth the Messiah,” continues the release. “West’s Mary brings together elements from different worlds — including opera, fine art, modern dance, and gospel music — to create a new visual interpretation and innovative performance structure.”
The opera was staged at Miami’s abandoned Marine Stadium, taking place on a barge the water covered with sand by the looks social media snippets.
The opera arrived direction from Vanessa Beecrt with the Sunday Service choir once more delivering on the music behind the event. Tracks performed during Mary included “Devil in A New Dress” and “Can’t Tell Me Nothing.”