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What was last opera?

There is no one definitive answer to this question, as the definition of "opera" can vary depending on the musical tradition and historical period being considered. However, some contenders for the most recent opera that is widely recognized and performed today include:

- "The Last Savage" (2018) by the Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz, which received its premiere at the Staatsoper Hamburg in Germany and tells the story of the encounter between European explorers and the indigenous people of the Americas.

- "The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs" (2017) by the American composer Mason Bates, which premiered at the Santa Fe Opera in New Mexico and explores the life and legacy of the Apple co-founder.

- "Girls of the Golden West" (2017) by the American composer John Adams, which debuted at the San Francisco Opera and is based on the true story of the California Gold Rush and the women who traveled to the region seeking their fortunes.

- "Akhnaten" (2016) by the American composer Philip Glass, which was originally written in the 1980s and tells the story of the Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten and his religious revolution.

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