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In Harmony with Piedmont Opera - The Story That Inspired "Before It All Goes Dark"
In this episode, journalist and author Howard Reich shares the remarkable story behind Before It All Goes Dark, one of two one-act operas coming to Piedmont Opera in November. Reich’s Chicago Tribune reporting introduced readers to Gerald “Mac” McDonald, a Vietnam veteran whose search for a family art collection uncovered a hidden Jewish heritage and a powerful connection to the past.
Reich recounts how a chance lead launched his search for an heir to artwork looted during the Holocaust—and how he eventually found Mac, a man who had long suspected his family held secrets. Together, they…
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