Theory[1] Yayoi Uno Evere 's Reconfiguring Myth and Narrative in Contemporary Opera (hereafter RMNCO), a recent addition to Indiana University Press's popular Musical Meaning and Interpretation series, demonstrates the theoretical and analytical potential within contemporary opera. Expanding upon Abbate 1991, Evere adapts work on musical narrative and semiotics (such as Almén 2008) to explore various productions of contemporary operas by Osvaldo Golijov, Kaija Saariaho, John Adams, and Tan Dun. She does not assume that her readers are intimately familiar with these operas, and provides enough context in each chapter to guide those who are interested primarily in the theoretical aspects of her analyses. Likewise, her theoretical discussions are generally clear and accessible enough that opera enthusiasts can develop a deeper appreciation for their favorite opera even without an in-depth knowledge of semiotics (although such knowledge is certainly beneficial). Therefore, Evere 's concise work can provide a point of entry into both modern opera and theories of narrative and semiotics.