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SUMMARY:Boston Public Library Concert in the Courtyard
DESCRIPTION:Boston Public Library Concert in the Courtyard\nFriday\, August 29\, 2025\n12:30pm to 1:30pm\nBoston Public Library Central Branch – Rabb Hall\n700 Boylston Street Boston\, MA 02116 \nFREE \nLEARN MOREDIGITAL PLAYBILL Boston Lyric Opera closes out the Boston Public Library’s 2025 Concert in the Courtyard series with a dynamic staged concert in an iconic Boston location. Bring your lunch and settle by the fountain or at cafe tables to enjoy virtuosic performances featuring BLO’s Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artists. Enjoy sneak peaks into BLO’s 2025/26 Season as well as fan favorite repertoire you know and love. \nRegistration is not required but seating is first come\, first served. In the event of inclement weather\, the concert will be moved indoors to Rabb Lecture Hall. \nThis program is free and is recommended for audiences of all ages. Texts and English translations of the multi-lingual program will be provided on site. \nAccessibility Notice: To request a disability accommodation and/or language services\, please contact the Boston Public Library Adult Programs Department at programs@bpl.org or 617-859-2129. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange for accommodations. \nAbout the BLO/BPL Partnership\nBoston Lyric Opera has partnered with the Boston Public Library Central and branches across Boston for over twenty years providing the community equitable access to quality opera experiences. All programs in partnership with the BPL are made available for free and are open to the public to attend. Legacy programming includes our Opera Night at the BPL\, and yearly participation in the BPL’s Concerts in the Courtyard summer concert series. Additional projects and programs have included bringing our Opera 101 interactive performances to BPL Children’s Room’s across the city\, and programming specific collaborations. \nAbout the Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artists\nBLO recognizes that the next generation of opera stars needs to be nurtured in order to flourish\, and that the future of the art form depends on their success. Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artists are identified during the casting process of each Season’s repertoire. The Artists have\, in most cases\, already established themselves professionally and are drawn primarily from the post-graduate and post-young artist fields. Learn more about current and past Artists at: https://blo.org/emerging-artists/
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LOCATION:Boston Public Library Central Branch\, Copley Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:2025/26 Season,Community Events,Concert in the Courtyard
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SUMMARY:Opera Night at the BPL: The Future of Opera in Boston
DESCRIPTION:Opera Night at the BPL: The Future of Opera in Boston  \nMay 15\, 2025 \n6:00 – 7:30 PM \n \nRabb Lecture Hall – Boston Public Library Central Branch \n700 Boylston Street\, Boston MA 02116  \nWhat makes opera\, an art form with four centuries of history and tradition\, compelling for 21st century audiences? Join Boston Lyric Opera for a dynamic concert and conversation exploring the music\, producing practices\, and bold artistic ideas shaping opera in Boston today. Enjoy live performances of beautiful vocal music including re-imagined classics\, bold new works\, and show-stopping favorites from the company’s recent and upcoming seasons. In conversation with BLO’s visionary collaborators\, BLO General Director & CEO Bradley Vernatter will share insights about what lies ahead for opera in Boston. Designed for seasoned opera fans and newcomers alike\, this inspirational gathering celebrates music’s revolutionary spirit and demonstrates how opera resonates powerfully today.   \nFeatured artists:\nAlisa Cassola\, soprano \nMaggie Finnegan\, soprano\nMary Kray\, mezzo-soprano\nBrett Hodgdon\, pianist\nKirsten Greenidge\, playwright\n\nThis event welcomes all audiences – no past experience with opera is necessary! Playbills with texts and English translations will be provided.    \nRegistration is welcome but not required.  \nREGISTER HERE  \nOpera 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.
URL:https://blo.org/event/opera-night-at-the-boston-public-library-2/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library Central Branch – Rabb Hall\, Copley Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
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