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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 [...]

Opera Stories: Cinderella

Boston Public Library Central Branch Copley Square, 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, 45-minute presentation, two professional singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist engage audiences in this interactive introduction to opera. Ticketing information - Free and Open to the Public!   Performers Chihiro Asano (Cinderella), Morgan Mastrangelo (Prince Ramiro), Julia Whitten (Clorinda/Narrator), Patricia Au (Pianist)

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