New York based composer Tom Cipullo tells the dramatic story of Glory Denied his opera performed by Pittsburgh Opera Friday March 1 and Sunday March 3 2019 at the Opera Headquarters in the Strip District.  It’s based on the true story and the book by Tom Philpott of the Vietnam veteran imprisoned longer than anyone who returns to find the world very different. Cipullo is returning to Pittsburgh after an earlier visit to hear his music performed by David Stock and the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble. He talked with Jim Cunningham on the QED Morning Show