Pittsburgh Opera's 'Sumeida's Song' tells tale of family betrayal

TribLIVE: Exploring adventurous repertoire is the mission of Pittsburgh Opera's Second Stage Project. It complements the grand opera offerings at the Benedum Center by utilizing a smaller performing space.

It may have a hit on its hands with its next Second Stage production, which is set in a very different Egypt in time and social milieu than “Aida.” Its composer is 29 and has frequently been called one of the leading voices of his generation.