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Backstage at the Metropolitan Opera: 'Champion' tells the tragic tale of boxer Emile Griffith

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Video. Backstage at the Metropolitan Opera: 'Champion' breaks new ground

Updated: 26/10/2023 - 18:01 GMT+2

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Musica is granted backstage access at New York's Metropolitan Opera for the rehearsals of 'Champion,' the modern masterpiece that reflects the Met’s vision for the future.

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