Time: 8 p.m.

Tickets: $15 regular, $10 for students and Seniors

One night, 11 countries and 20 operas! Opera Around The World with the U of L Opera Workshop takes audiences on an operatic adventure presenting familiar favourites and new classics by composers representing different countries. Enjoy an evening of operatic masterpieces Nov. 5 and 6 at 8 pm in the University Recital Hall.

“The program features compositions from four continents and eleven countries,” says Dr. Sandra Stinger, director. “The music introduces audiences to the people, cities and cultures of various places around the globe, including Spain, Russia, Austria and China.”

Opera Workshop students have been hard at work this semester, perfecting selections from Merry Widow, Carmen, Madame Butterfly and Westside Story. “We are also performing an exciting sample from Eugene Onegin, by Tchaikovsky,” Stringer remarks. “Our program also presents composer’s interpretations of foreign countries, such as, Turandot, which was Puccini’s Asian-inspired interpretation of China.”

With more than 25 performers, Opera Workshop performances are grand in every sense. From the gowns and tuxedos, to the choreography and tremendous vocal talents of the students, Opera Around the World is a classy night of entertainment. Tickets are on sale for $15 Regular, and $10 for seniors and students at the U of L Box Office, open Monday-Friday from 12:30-3:30pm or by calling (403) 329-2616.