New England Conservatory (NEC) presents three operas in ten performances over four days, April 21-24, 2022. Jack Perla’s moving opera, “An American Dream,” about the displacement of Japanese-Americans during WWII; Purcell’s haunting tale of love and sacrifice, “Dido and Aeneas;” and Ravel’s magical and joyous opera “L'Enfante et les Sortilèges” are directed by Faculty Stage Director Joshua Major and his father, Leon Major. Conducted by Robert Tweten, the triple-bill series of ... view more »
New England Conservatory (NEC) presents three operas in ten performances over four days, April 21-24, 2022. Jack Perla’s moving opera, “An American Dream,” about the displacement of Japanese-Americans during WWII; Purcell’s haunting tale of love and sacrifice, “Dido and Aeneas;” and Ravel’s magical and joyous opera “L’Enfante et les Sortilèges” are directed by Faculty Stage Director Joshua Major and his father, Leon Major. Conducted by Robert Tweten, the triple-bill series of one-act operas features dynamic young artists from NEC’s Graduate Opera program.
“An American Dream”
Set during World War II, this moving American opera explores the lives of two women: a Japanese American forced into internment, and a German-Jewish immigrant preoccupied by those she left behind.
Thu, April 21, 2022 | 6:00pm
Fri, April 22, 2022 | 6:00pm
Sat, April 23, 2022 | 2:00pm
Sun, April 24, 2022 | 5:00pm
NEC: Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre | 255 St. Botolph St., Boston, MA
Tickets: $10 per show; $25 for all three; non-NEC students $5 per show; NEC students free
More information: https://necmusic.edu/events/american-dream
Robert Tweten, Conductor
Joshua Major, Stage Director
“Dido and Aeneas”
Desire. Duty. Betrayal.
Thu, April 21, 2022 | 8:30pm
Fri, April 22, 2022 | 8:30pm
Sat, April 23, 2022 | 8:00pm
Sun, April 24, 2022 | 2:00pm
NEC: Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre | 255 St. Botolph St., Boston, MA
Tickets: $10 per show; $25 for all three; non-NEC students $5 per show; NEC students free
More information: https://necmusic.edu/events/dido-and-aeneas
Robert Tweten, Conductor
Leon Major, Stage Director
L\’enfant et les sortilèges
Ravel’s masterpiece is pure joy, charm, and musical genius.
Sat, April 23, 2022 | 5:00pm
Sun, April 24, 2022 | 8:00pm
NEC: Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre | 255 St. Botolph St., Boston, MA
Tickets: $10 per show; $25 for all three; non-NEC students $5 per show; NEC students free
More information: https://necmusic.edu/events/lenfant-et-les-sortileges
Robert Tweten, Conductor
Joshua Major, Stage Director
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