What makes opera, an art form with four centuries of history and tradition, compelling for 21st century audiences? Join Boston Lyric Opera for a dynamic concert and conversation exploring the music, producing practices, and bold artistic ideas shaping opera in Boston today. Enjoy live performances of beautiful vocal music including re-imagined classics, bold new works, and show-stopping favorites from the company’s recent and upcoming seasons. In conversation with BLO’s visionary collaborators, BLO General Director & CEO Bradley Vernatter will share insights about what lies ahead for opera in Boston. Designed for seasoned opera fans and newcomers alike, this inspirational gathering celebrates music’s revolutionary spirit and demonstrates how opera resonates powerfully today.  

Featured artists:
Alisa Cassola, soprano 

Maggie Finnegan, soprano

Mary Kray, mezzo-soprano

Brett Hodgdon, pianist

Kirsten Greenidge, playwright