Canadian Opera Drops Singer After He Unfurled Palestinian Flag On Stage
Summary
The Calgary Opera removed singer Gabriel Sanchez-Ortega from its production of Tosca after he showed a Palestinian flag on stage during the curtain call. The opera company said personal protests are not allowed at their events and replaced him for the remaining performances.Key Facts
- Gabriel Sanchez-Ortega unfurled a Palestinian flag on stage during Tosca’s opening night on October 16.
- The Calgary Opera called the protest "unexpected and unauthorized."
- Sanchez-Ortega was removed from the rest of the Tosca performances, including the October 24 closing show.
- The opera company has a policy against personal protests during performances and applies it uniformly.
- Sanchez-Ortega posted a video of the incident online, where the audience can be heard applauding.
- He said he was told the opera faced financial threats after the incident but expressed no regret.
- Similar pro-Palestinian actions by artists have led to removals or criticism in other performances worldwide.
- The incident reflects broader tensions related to performances and political expression amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
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