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Saturday, November 7, 2015

Opera Preview: Lulu

BLUE HILL, Maine – The Bagaduce Music Lending Library and Friends of the Blue Hill Public Library will present a preview of Alban Berg’s opera, Lulu at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 20th, at the Blue Hill Public Library. A live performance of the opera will be simulcast at the Grand in Ellsworth the following day, Saturday, November 21st, from the Metropolitan Opera in New York.

According to the Met website, “Acclaimed artist and director William Kentridge (The Nose) applies his unique theatrical vision to Berg’s notorious femme fatale who shatters lives, including her own. Soprano Marlis Petersen has excited audiences around the world with her portrayal of the tour-de-force title role, a wild journey of love, obsession, and death. Susan Graham joins a winning cast, including Daniel Brenna and Johan Reuter.”

Local opera enthusiasts Linda Lesko and David Porter will summarize the plot, introduce the music and offer some ideas of special ways to enjoy the Saturday simulcast. All are welcome, no previous opera knowledge is needed, and admission is free. For more information, call the library at 374-5515.

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