Minnesota Opera Residency at Hennepin County Library Kicks Off With September 11 Performance at Central Library

Via an August 26 Press Release from Hennepin County Library:

Minnesota Opera artists are presenting free Opera Viva! performances and educational events at five Hennepin County libraries this fall during a season-long Minnesota Opera Residency at the Library.

The residency begins in September with Opera Viva! Kick-Off Performances by Minnesota Opera Resident Artists at Minneapolis Central Library, Pohlad Hall, Thursday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m., and at Ridgedale Library, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m.
 
The residency continues in October with Opera Viva! Opera 101 events at Northeast Library, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m., and at Nokomis Library, Thursday, Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m. Edina Library will host opera stars of tomorrow at Opera Viva! In Recital, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m.
 
“Minnesota Opera is thrilled to bring our artists into Hennepin County libraries this season to share the joy, humor and drama of the operatic art form,” said Minnesota Opera Teaching Artist Angie Keeton. “It will be a great opportunity for community members to engage directly with our talented artists and artistic staff.”
 
Opera Viva! events throughout Minnesota Opera’s 2014-2015 season in residence at the Library will teach about opera through song, performance and conversation.
 
Register online at http://www.hclib.org/ or call the library.
 
Watch for more Opera Viva! events in 2015, including interactive children’s programs Through the Eyes and Ears of Mozart and a two-part series about the creation of The Manchurian Candidate, a New Works Initiative opera premiering this spring.
 
Events are funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

They are presented in collaboration with Minnesota Opera, one of the nation’s largest and most distinguished opera companies, known for its world-class artistry and innovative productions.
 
Thursday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m.
Opera Viva! Kick-Off Performance
Minneapolis Central Library, Pohlad Hall, 300 Nicollet Mall
Attend a concert of operatic proportions! Opera favorites will be performed by Minnesota Opera Artists and will be a feast for the eyes and ears!
 
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m.
Opera Viva! Kick-Off Performance
Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka
 
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m.
Opera Viva! Opera 101
Northeast Library, 2200 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis
No experience necessary! Minnesota Opera teaching artists will present a brief history of opera and a special 2015-16 season preview, with live musical examples.
 
Thursday, Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m.
Opera Viva! Opera 101
Nokomis Library, 5100 34th Ave. S., Minneapolis
No experience necessary! Minnesota Opera teaching artists will present a brief history of opera and a special 2015-16 season preview, with live musical examples.
 
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 6:30 p.m.
Opera Viva! In Recital: Minnesota Opera Resident Artists
Edina Library, 5280 Grandview Square
Enjoy an evening of world-class singing from the opera stars of tomorrow! Members of the Minnesota Opera's Resident Artist Program will present an array of beautiful music from opera to art song.