The Timeless Charm of The Barber of Seville Martin Nedbal, speaker The Barber of Seville, Gioachino Rossini and Cesare Sterbini’s masterful comic opera, premiered in 1816. This beloved work captures the witty and vibrant spirit of its characters through Rossini’s iconic musical style, reflecting the compositional trends and cultural atmosphere of early 19th-century Europe. Join … Read more
Beaumarchais as Figaro: Genius in a Nobody Felicia Londré, speaker Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, the son of a humble watchmaker, rose through the eighteenth-century hierarchy with his genius. His youthful escapades in Spain captivated Europe but made powerful enemies who tarnished his reputation and legally classified him as a non-person. Beaumarchais used the power of … Read more
Illuminating Opera: The Art of Projection Design Wendall K. Harrington, speaker Explore the fascinating world of modern projection design in this presentation led by Wendall K. Harrington, renowned as the godmother of the field. Dive into the intricacies of projection design and its transformative application in opera, gaining insights from Harrington’s career. Attendees will also … Read more
A Journey Through Art and Music Neal Long, speaker This presentation on The Brightness of Light will delve into the origins of the composition, offering a glimpse into what awaits you at the concert. We’ll also explore the fascinating lives and correspondence of Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz, whose remarkable careers and relationship inspired this work. Discover … Read more
Turandot This event has passed. To win the vengeful Princess Turandot’s hand in marriage, Prince Calaf must first solve three riddles. But, if he answers one of them incorrectly, he’ll be put to death. No, it’s not a new reality show. It’s Puccini’s Turandot, and the frequently fatal questions are just the beginning. When the … Read more
Cruzar la Cara de la Luna This event has passed. Para la versión en español de esta página, haga clic aquí. The first of its kind ever written, this mariachi opera by José “Pepé” Martínez and Leonard Foglia marries two musical worlds with one thing in common: each finds its fullest voice in the telling … Read more
The Barber of Seville This event has passed. Rossini’s RomCom romp follows hopeless romantic Count Almaviva through a plot that unfolds like an operatic obstacle course. With the help of Figaro, a former servant turned barber, Almaviva attempts to run off with his true love, Rosina, before her soon-to-be forced marriage to the scheming Dr. … Read more
The Brightness of Light This event has passed. Featuring Renée Fleming and Rod Gilfry. Composed by Pulitzer Prize winner Kevin Puts and based on letters between Georgia O’Keeffe and her husband, Alfred Stieglitz, this innovative new work is a love letter of its own. Like any creative endeavor, marriage is a collaborative work in progress—a … Read more
Come As You Are: Vulnerability in the Concert Space Join No Divide KC and Lyric Opera of Kansas City for Come As You Are. This free event is designed to break down barriers of access in the concert space. Our third annual artistic extravaganza will feature the world premiere of three micro-operas, engaging activity stations, … Read more
Opera Dives Deep: Journey to Valhalla Monuments of Tone and Stone Dr. Ron Witzke, speaker Monday, April 29, 2024, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Our Journey to Valhalla will explore two cultural monuments from two eras—one in tone and one in stone: Der Ring des Nibelungen and Mount Rushmore, the so-called “Shrine of Democracy”. At the conclusion of the evening, attendees … Read more
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