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Opera Night at the Boston Public Library: Composer Julia Perry’s Revolutionary Music

Boston Public Library Central Branch Copley Square, Boston, MA, United States

Opera Night at the BPL   Composer Julia Perry's Revolutionary Music   March 21, 2024    6-7PM   Visionary Black composer Julia Perry (1924-1979) was a revolutionary artist whose groundbreaking operas, symphonies, and choral works innovatively combined musical idioms of the African diaspora with 20th century European techniques. On the anniversary of her 100th birthday, musician Ashleigh Gordon, co-founder of Castle of Our Skins and a powerful advocate for Black composers, will explore Perry's fascinating life and work in a dynamic discussion with conductor and composer Dr. Julius P. Williams (Berklee College of Music). The evening will also include riveting performances [...]

The Wanderer’s Tethering

Luth Concert Hall Luth Concert Hall, Prior Performing Arts Center, College of the Holy Cross, 1 College Street, Worcester, MA, United States

Boston Lyric Opera returns to the Prior Performing Arts Center at Holy Cross with the song cycle “The Wanderer’s Tethering.” This piece, which BLO premiered in June 2023, combines poetry by Boston Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola and music by Boston-based composer, vocalist, and multimedia artist Mason Bynes. It follows the story of Tobi, a descendant of the Igbo community whose members were stolen from modern-day Nigeria and led a revolt on the shores of Georgia in 1803. Bynes’ music merges Negro spirituals and Igbo folkloric music, reflecting the transformation experienced by the contemporary protagonist as she claims her own [...]

Opera Stories: Cinderella

Boston Children's Museum 308 Congress Street, Boston, MA, United States

Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera Stories, an interactive performance of Cinderella for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring the story of an opera to life through music, acting, and movement. In this dynamic, 35-minute presentation, two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist engage audiences in this interactive introduction to opera. Admission will be free with the purchase of a ticket to the Boston Children’s Museum. Additional performances 4/17 at 1pm and 4/19 at 12pm.

Opera Stories: Cinderella

Boston Children's Museum 308 Congress Street, Boston, MA, United States

Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera Stories, an interactive performance of Cinderella for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring the story of an opera to life through music, acting, and movement. In this dynamic, 35-minute presentation, two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist engage audiences in this interactive introduction to opera. Admission will be free with the purchase of a ticket to the Boston Children’s Museum. Additional performances 4/17 at 10am and 4/19 at 12pm.

Opera Stories: Cinderella

Boston Children's Museum 308 Congress Street, Boston, MA, United States

Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera Stories, an interactive performance of Cinderella for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring the story of an opera to life through music, acting, and movement. In this dynamic, 35-minute presentation, two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist engage audiences in this interactive introduction to opera. Admission will be free with the purchase of a ticket to the Boston Children’s Museum. Additional performances 4/17 and 10am and 4/17 at 1pm.

Opera Night at the Boston Public Library: Politics and Protest in Opera

Boston Public Library Central Branch - Rabb Hall Copley Square, Boston, MA, United States

Opera's history is inextricably linked with politics and power. Musician and scholar Douglas Sumi takes audiences on a whirlwind tour of repertoire across the centuries to examine how composers, librettists, and performers give voice to controversial political figures, grapple with state censorship, and engage with the spirit of popular protests within the confines of elite cultural spaces. The evening will include live vocal performances from both classical and contemporary operas as well as audience Q&A. Opera Night at the Boston Public Library is a legacy community partnership between Boston Lyric Opera and the Boston Public Library offering equitable access to [...]

PRIMA Trivia Night

Fort Point Lyric Room Midway Artist Studios, 15 Channel Center Street, Boston, MA, United States

We heard how much you loved BLO’s last PRIMA Trivia Night, so we're bringing it back again this year! Join fellow young opera fans, arts enthusiasts, and trivia buffs alike at Boston Lyric Opera’s Headquarters for a fun, friendly evening featuring light bites, socializing, and our one-of a-kind BLO opera trivia game. Designed for players of all skills levels (including those with no prior opera knowledge!), teams will tackle topics ranging from opera in pop culture to fun facts about Boston’s music scene. Your $25 registration includes buffet-style food and drink and a reserved spot on a group trivia [...]

$25.00
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