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'The Galloping Cure,' Missy Mazzoli's opera on opioids epidemic, premieres at Edinburgh Festival
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Ronald Blum, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For those interested in learning more about "The Galloping Cure" and its powerful portrayal of the opioids epidemic, additional information can be found through KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
A new opera, sparked by the composer's personal loss, has premiered at the Edinburgh Festival. The opera's composer was motivated by the deaths of two cousins who struggled with addiction. The opera, titled "The Galloping Cure," uses a unique allegory to portray the destructive power of drugs.
Further details about the opera, including its storyline and characters, are available from the source. For those interested in learning more about "The Galloping Cure" and its powerful portrayal of the opioids epidemic, additional information can be found through KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
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Category: parks Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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