“Let’s go there”—to the topics that challenge us or demand wrestling with. This series invites figures from arts, culture, academia, politics, and more to use opera as a prism to examine and candidly discuss modern day issues. By creating worlds of possibility through music, imagery, and storytelling, WNO is committed to developing meaningful conversations that build greater civic understanding. 

In the monuments that stand in the nation's capital are stories and experiences that not only serve as a reminder of the past, but as a hope for a better future. What role does the present play in this story, and how can (classical) music be a part of it? Musician, content creator, and media personality Garrett McQueen will lead a conversation that will unpack those questions in an effort to determine the monumental steps that arts institutions must take toward that better future.