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SUMMARY:Opera Night at the Boston Public Library: Must the Winter Come So Soon?
DESCRIPTION:December 4\, 2025  6:00 – 7:30 PM   FREERabb Lecture Hall – Boston Public Library Central Branch  700 Boylston Street\, Boston MA 02116  \nREGISTERDIGITAL PLAYBILL\nJoin 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.  \n \nFeatured Performers: \nJosie Larsen*\, soprano\nMary Kray*\, mezzo-soprano\nBrett Hodgdon\, piano\nSarah Atwood\, violin Hikaru Yonezaki\, violin David Feltner\, viola Melanie Dyball\, cello\n \n*Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artist\n \nThis event welcomes all audiences – no past experience with opera is necessary! Playbills with texts and English translations will be provided.     \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-must-the-winter-come-so-soon/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library Central Branch\, Copley Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
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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
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Opera Night at the Boston Public Library
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