New Events from Boston Lyric Opera for Spring and Summer 2024
Boston Lyric Opera
Announces
2024 SPRING/SUMMER EVENTS!
BOSTON LYRIC OPERA's spring and summer schedule includes a number of events throughout Boston and in Worcester.
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"THE WANDERER’S TETHERING" AT PRIOR PERFORMING ARTS
Performance:
April 6, 2024 at 3:00pm
Prior Performing Arts Center Luth Concert Hall, 1 College Street, Worcester, MA.
BOSTON LYRIC OPERA returns to Holy Cross College’s Prior Performing Arts Center with its 2023 commissioned work, “THE WANDERER’S TETHERING.”
The song cycle combines poetry by Boston Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola and music by composer, vocalist and multimedia artist Mason Bynes.
“THE WANDERER’S TETHERING” 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 identity.
The program also includes stirring chamber music selections by Castle of Our Skins.
Tickets start at $22
priorperformingartscenter.holycross.edu
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"OPERA STORIES" AT THE BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Performances:
April 17, 2024 at 10:00am and 1:00pm
April 19, 2024 at 12:00 noon
Boston Children’s Museum KidStage, 308 Congress Street, Boston, MA.
BOSTON LYRIC OPERA brings an all-ages interactive performance of "CINDERELLA" to the Children's Museum aimed at kids aged 5-12 years.
Young audience members learn how the story of an opera comes to life through music, acting, and movement.
Two professional opera singers, a pianist, and a teaching artist engage audiences for 35 minutes…just enough time for parents to rest their feet.
TICKETS: FREE with museum admission
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FREE EVENT:
"OPERA NIGHT AT THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY: POLITICS AND PROTEST IN OPERA"
Performance:
April 25, 2024 at 6:00pm
Rabb Hall, Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA.
Opera’s history is linked with politics and power. Musician and scholar Douglas Sumi, a pianist and Boston University School of Music faculty member, leads a whirlwind tour of repertoire across the centuries to examine how composers, librettists and performers give voice to controversial political figures, grapple with censorship, and engage the spirit of popular protests in cultural spaces.
The evening includes live performances from classical and contemporary operas, as well as audience Q&A.
TICKETS: FREE
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BOSTON LYRIC OPERA's "PRIMA TRIVIA NIGHT"
Fun for Adults ages 21-45
When:
May 2, 2024 at 6:30pm
BLO Lyric Room, Midway Artist Studios, 15 Channel Center, Boston, MA.
BOSTON LYRIC OPERA's "PRIMA TRIVIA NIGHT" returns for another event aimed at young adults 21-45 years old.
Perfect for opera fans, arts enthusiasts and trivia buffs alike, this event at the BLO headquarters features food and drinks, socializing, and a one-of-a-kind musical trivia game designed for newbies and veterans alike.
Teams will tackle topics ranging from opera in pop culture to fun facts about Boston’s music scene.
TICKETS: $25
ADVANCED PURCHASE REQUIRED HERE
FREE:
BOSTON LYRIC OPERA's “STREET STAGE”
Returning to the South End
Performances:
June 13, 2024 at 4:30-5:30pm
Plaza Betances at IBA’s Villa Victoria, 100 W. Dedham Street in Boston’s South End
BLO’s mobile performance venue “STREET STAGE” makes its seasonal appearances in Boston locations in June.
The first to be announced is a return visit to Villa Victoria in the South End neighborhood.
The program will include Spanish-language arias and poetry by residents and youth program participants.
“STREET STAGE” is a 26’ long x 8.5’ wide vehicle, custom engineered to open on three sides and provide a 270-degree view of the performers.
Its design was created and painted by student artists from Artists For Humanity, guided by muralist Rob “ProBlak” Gibbs and AFH Co-Founder Jason Talbot.
Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for the open-air performances.
TICKETS: FREE
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ABOUT BOSTON LYRIC OPERA (BLO)
BOSTON LYRIC OPERA (BLO) inspires, entertains, and connects communities through compelling opera performances, programs, and gatherings.
MISSION
VISION
To create operatic moments that enrich everyday life.
VALUES
Boldness - We tell evocative stories through music and drama on a large scale and in unexpected settings. We celebrate the rich history of opera and promote adventurousness, which advances the art form, accesses our imaginations, and inspires new thinking.
Collaboration - Opera is deeply interconnected storytelling, music, and design on an ambitious level that requires many people’s artistry, technical skill, passion, participation, and support. We nurture creative people and partnerships that are diverse in thinking and experiences, and we provide structure and support for everyone to thrive.
Connection - We nurture a vital ecosystem of relationships and exchanges that elevate the human experience and impact people. These connections are the force that strengthens us and our communities.
Learning - We seek opportunities to learn new ideas and expand our minds, which drives progress. We create time and space to listen, engage and grow together.
Belonging - We are committed to storytelling that reflects a wide variety of perspectives and identities and invites everyone to participate. We create welcoming and accessible spaces that celebrate the uniqueness of our communities.
Administrative Office
Midway Artist Studios
15 Channel Center St. # 106
Boston, MA 02210
WEBSITE: www.blo.org
