LHE/PAC Calendar

December 2021

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  Met Opera Live in HD: Eurydice

  12/4/2021 1:00 PM

  The ancient Greek myth of Orpheus, who attempts to harness the power of music to rescue his beloved Eurydice from the underworld, has inspired composers since opera’s earliest days. Brilliant American composer Matthew Aucoin now carries that tradition into the 21st century with a captivating new take on the story—a product of the Met’s commissioning program. With a libretto by Sarah Ruhl, adapted from her acclaimed 2003 play, the opera reimagines the familiar tale from Eurydice’s point of view. Yannick Nézet-Séguin oversees the December 4 transmission, leading Aucoin’s evocative music and an immersive new staging by Mary Zimmerman. Soprano Erin Morley sings the title role, opposite baritone Joshua Hopkins as Orpheus and countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński as his otherworldly alter-ego. Bass-baritone Nathan Berg is Eurydice’s father and fellow resident of the underworld, with tenor Barry Banks as Hades himself. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe. Estimated Run Time: 2 hours, 45 minutes
  

  
  Opera enthusiast Joe De Vito will be hosting his Opera Lecture Series on Thursday, December 2nd at 3:00 pm in the LHE/PAC Seminar Room. The lectures, which are free and open to the public, are designed to prepare attendees for the upcoming Live in HD simulcast. 
  
  In order to keep our doors open, we will be requiring face masks inside the building.
  

   

  $28-Adults, $25-Seniors (65+), $10-Students
  
  
  
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  Fryeburg Academy Candlelight Concerts

  12/12/2021

  ** BOTH CONCERTS ARE SOLD OUT **
  
  CLICK HERE TO WATCH BOTH PERFORMANCES LIVE-STREAMED ON THE FRYEBURG ACADEMY FACEBOOK PAGE. 
  
  The Fryeburg Academy Band and Chorus present the annual Candlelight Concerts at 4:00 and 7:00. In order to keep our doors open, face masks are required inside the building during all events.