The time is right for audiences to see a comic opera, to leave the problems of the world outside of the theater door: “It is certainly a reaction to the times, where you know audiences are looking to forget about the news and to have a fun time,” says composer Michael Ching.
Out & About: Opera stars to play love songs on Valentine’s Day
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LEBANON An afternoon of classic Love Songs will kick off Opera North’s “Always ON Sunday” series which begins at 2 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.
Opera North General Director Evans Haile will lead off the hourlong program by playing songs on his piano from New York City. He will be joined by Opera North alumni and future performers including Charles Calotta, George Dvorsky, Will Meinert, Emily Misch, Caitlin McKechney and Arianna Rodriguez. The performances which include songs by George Gershwin and Patsy Cline, among other classic tunes have been recorded separately and put together in one video for the program.