Calendar
September 5, 2008 - Bohemian DJazz
Join the Bohemians and Young Friends of the Library on Friday, September 5th from 7 p.m. to Midnight at the Lyric Opera Warehouse
(18th and Charlotte) for a cross-format collaboration in the Crossroads, featuring Wee Snuff, The Red Shirt Theory and Lyric Opera Apprentice singers. For more information about Bohemian DJazz go to www.kclibrary.org.
September 8, 2008 - At Ease with Opera
On Monday, September 8 at 7 p.m. the Lyric Opera Guild’s Dr. Morton Creditor will present a talk titled Why Operatic Heroines Cough So Much and Other Melodic Medical Mysteries in the Truman Forum at the Plaza Branch (4801 Main St.) of the Kansas City Public Library. The presentation is part of the Guild’s At Ease with Opera series, a program designed to educate and entertain both newcomers to the world of opera and long-time fans.
September 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 2008 - La bohème
In one of the most popular and romantic operas ever written, bleak winter weather can’t cool young love’s passion. Puccini’s masterpiece has inspired audiences for more than 100 years with its glorious melodies illuminating the eternal story of starving bohemians and star-crossed lovers in the Latin quarter of Paris. Performed in Italian with English subtitles. More information on the upcoming performance of La bohème will be available on our website after the 2007-2008 season.
September 15, 2008 - Night of Song at Piropos
Join us for an evening of opera favorites on Monday, September 15, 2008 from 6-9 p.m. at Piropos (4141 N. Mulberry Drive, Kansas City, MO 64116). Night of Song, an impromptu ballyhoo of music, features an array of talented singers and accomplished pianists creating an intimate, spontaneous evening of opera and musical theater. Elegant, Fun, and Inspiring. Simply call the restaurant (816-741-3600) in advance for a table reservation and enjoy the wonderful music. Sponsored by Columbian Bank & Trust and Lyric Opera of Kansas City.
October 19, 2008 - Night of Song at Piropos
Join us for an evening of opera favorites on Sunday, October 19, 2008 from 6-9 p.m. at Piropos (4141 N. Mulberry Drive, Kansas City, MO 64116). Night of Song, an impromptu ballyhoo of music, features an array of talented singers and accomplished pianists creating an intimate, spontaneous evening of opera and musical theater. Elegant, Fun, and Inspiring. Simply call the restaurant (816-741-3600) in advance for a table reservation and enjoy the wonderful music. Sponsored by Columbian Bank & Trust and Lyric Opera of Kansas City.
October 20, 2008 - At Ease with Opera
On Monday, October 20 at 7 p.m. the Lyric Opera Guild’s Don Dagenais will discuss the history and times of the historical character of Julius Caesar and music inspired by him in Great Caesar’s Ghost! Julius Caesar in History and Music. The presentation will be held in the Kauffman Foundation (4801 Rockhill Road). The presentation is part of the Guild’s At Ease with Opera series, a program designed to educate and entertain both newcomers to the world of opera and long-time fans.
October 27, 2008 - At Ease with Opera
On Monday, October 27 at 7 p.m. the Lyric Opera Guild’s Dick Byrum will present a program titled Baroque Opera: Opulence Squared in the Mag Center located behind Midwest Research Institute (425 Volker Boulevard). The presentation is part of the Guild’s At Ease with Opera series, a program designed to educate and entertain both newcomers to the world of opera and long-time fans.
November 3, 2008 - At Ease with Opera
On Monday, November 3 at 7 p.m. the Lyric Opera Guild’s Don Dagenais will preview the opera Julius Caesar by Handel, with audio and video excerpts, in the Mag Center located behind Midwest Research Institute (425 Volker Boulevard). The presentation is part of the Guild’s At Ease with Opera series, a program designed to educate and entertain both newcomers to the world of opera and long-time fans.
November 4, 2008 - Night of Song at Tatsu’s
Join us for an evening of opera favorites on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 from 6-9 p.m. at Tatsu’s (4603 W. 90th St., Prairie Village, KS 66207). Night of Song, an impromptu ballyhoo of music, features an array of talented singers and accomplished pianists creating an intimate, spontaneous evening of opera and musical theater. Elegant, Fun, and Inspiring. Simply call the restaurant (913-383-9801) in advance for a table reservation and enjoy the wonderful music. Sponsored by Columbian Bank & Trust and Lyric Opera of Kansas City.
November 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 2008 - Julius Caesar
Millions rush to hear Handel’s Messiah every December. Be among the first in Kansas City to see history’s legendary power couple portrayed in Handel’s most popular opera. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. More information on the upcoming performance of Julius Caesar will be available on our website after the 2007-2008 season.
January 11, 2009 - Night of Song at Tatsu’s
Join us for an evening of opera favorites on Sunday, January 11, 2009 from 6-9 p.m. at Tatsu’s (4603 W. 90th St., Prairie Village, KS 66207). Night of Song, an impromptu ballyhoo of music, features an array of talented singers and accomplished pianists creating an intimate, spontaneous evening of opera and musical theater. Elegant, Fun, and Inspiring. Simply call the restaurant (913-383-9801) in advance for a table reservation and enjoy the wonderful music. Sponsored by Columbian Bank & Trust and Lyric Opera of Kansas City.
March 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 2009 – La traviata
In Verdi’s spellbinding tragedy, heartfelt music will touch the entire emotional spectrum from romantic bliss to eternal anguish. The tragic ending will leave your heart aching and give new meaning to being hopelessly in love. Sung in Italian with English subtitles. More information on the upcoming performance of La traviata will be available on our website after the 2007-2008 season.
April 25, 27, 29; May 1, 3, 2009 – The Pirates of Penzance
Gilbert & Sullivan’s swashbuckling tale of duty gone wrong will tickle your funny bone. Audiences young and old will be swept away to the zany port of Penzance where everyone’s favorite “model of a modern major-general” will leave you aching from laughter over the slight miscalculation of a February 29th leap year birthday. Sung in English with English subtitles. More information on the upcoming performance of The Pirates of Penzance will be available on our website after the 2007-2008 season.
