Nude rape scene booed by Royal Opera House audience

The opening night of William Tell at the Royal Opera House has been marked by boos over a rape scene with nudity. The Opera House issued a statement after the performance of Guillaume Tell apologising for any distress caused. Director of opera Kasper Holten said: "The production intends to make it an uncomfortable scene, just as there are several upsetting and violent scenes in Rossini's score. "W

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ロイヤルオペラで珍しくブーイングが起こった件について。対象は『ウィリアム・テル』の性暴力シーンの演出。/'sexual violence in conflict can be dealt with in sensitive ways - not gratuitous entertainment'