December 4, 2025
6:00 – 7:30 PM
FREE
Rabb Lecture Hall – Boston Public Library Central Branch
700 Boylston Street, Boston MA 02116
Join Boston Lyric Opera singers and members of the BLO orchestra for a musical gathering that brings warmth, light, and connection to the cold winter season. This vibrant concert and conversation brings to life the moving, expressive music of 20th-century American composer Samuel Barber, celebrating music’s power to transform difficult emotion into beauty. The program also honors Boston’s proud legacy of fostering revolutionary American artistry—from Barber’s performances and premieres to the city’s ongoing role as a hub for musical innovation and creativity. The evening features excerpts from Barber’s opera Vanessa, luminous art songs, a string quartet, and an engaging audience Q&A.
Featured Performers:
Josie Larsen*, soprano
Mary Kray*, mezzo-soprano
Brett Hodgdon, piano
Sarah Atwood, violin
Hikaru Yonezaki, violin
David Feltner, viola
Melanie Dyball, cello
*Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artist
This event welcomes all audiences – no past experience with opera is necessary! Playbills with texts and English translations will be provided.
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 quality opera learning experiences for over 25 years.