Justice Ginsburg Explains the 'Scalia/Ginsburg' Opera

Derek Wang, a music major and law student, was inspired by constitutional law debates between Scalia and Ginsburg to create an opera, 'Scalia Ginsburg'. The opera, styled in a handelian manner, explores themes of legal interpretation and unity, drawing parallels to 'The Magic Flute'. It features a debate between Scalia and Ginsburg, highlighting their differing views on the Constitution, and concludes with a message of unity despite differences.

What inspired Derek Wang to create an opera?

• His love for music

• The contrasting opinions of Justices Scalia and Ginsburg

• A course he took at Harvard

• A book he read about the Constitution

What style is Scalia's rage aria in the opera?

• Baroque

• Classical

• Romantic

• Handelian

What does Justice Ginsburg emphasize in her response to Scalia in the opera?

• The rigidity of the Constitution

• The evolving nature of the Constitution

• The importance of dissent

• The need for strict interpretation

What is the plot of the opera 'Scalia Ginsburg' loosely based on?

• Carmen

• La Traviata

• The Magic Flute

• Don Giovanni

What is the main theme of the duet between Scalia and Ginsburg in the opera?

• Their shared love for music

• Their disagreements on constitutional matters

• Their personal friendship

• Their different approaches to legal texts