When: Friday, May 10th, 1:00 PM
Cost: Admission is free
Calendar item: OPERA PREVIEW: Francis Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmelites, simulcast of the Met Opera will be previewed by Linda Lesko and David Porter, no experience necessary, Fri. May 10, 1 PM, Blue Hill Library. Info: 374-5515.
BLUE HILL — Bagaduce Music and Friends of the Blue Hill Public Library will present a preview of Francis Poulenc's opera, "Dialogues des Carmelites," at the Blue Hill Public Library on Friday May 10th at 1:00 PM. A live performance of the opera will be simulcast at The Grand in Ellsworth the following day, Saturday, May 11th, from the Metropolitan Opera in New York.
According to the Met's website, "Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads the classic John Dexter production of Poulenc’s devastating story of faith and martyrdom. Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard sings the touching role of Blanche and soprano Karita Mattila, a legend in her own time, returns to the Met as the Prioress."
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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