A new opera, sparked by a composer's personal loss, has premiered at the Edinburgh Festival. Missy Mazzoli was motivated to create the opera after two cousins died from overdoses. The opera, titled "The Galloping Cure," uses a carnival setting to portray the destructive power of opioids.

It features a charismatic character who offers pain relief to residents of a faded community. Further details about the opera, including its story and characters, are available from KSAT 12's source. The opera is described as a haunting portrayal of the opioid epidemic, and is considered one of the most impactful contemporary operas.