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Christmas in July

Jack Curtis Stadium at Cooper River Park 1301 North Park Dr, Pennsauken, NJ, United States

Opera Philadelphia brings its multitalented singers, orchestra, and chorus to the Twilight Concert Series at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken for a family-friendly night of opera conducted by Collingswood’s Elizabeth Braden. The free, 90-minute concert begins with some of opera’s most beloved and popular songs and concludes with a full performance of Gian Carlo Menotti’s magical holiday classic Amahl and the Night Visitors, about a little shepherd boy who encounters the Three Kings on their way to Bethlehem. Dubbed Opera Philadelphia's Christmas in July, the concert is part of a special 2023 Twilight Concert Series lineup to commemorate the 100th

Free

Opera in the Park

Olmstead Overlook Gazebo at FDR Park 1500 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Bring the whole family for an evening of live performances, food trucks, and opera on the big screen at FDR Park! This event is presented in partnership with Fairmount Park Conservancy. 7:00 Live performances by baritone Kevin Godínez, soprano Ethel Trujillo, and pianist Ting Ting Wong 7:30 Outdoor movie screening of Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel (Spanish and English subtitles) In Opera Ithaca’s 90-minute adaptation of Engelbert Humperdinck’s classic, two children lost in the woods are captured by a celebrity chef witch, who hosts the kids on her cooking show as both the guest stars...and the main ingredients. The event will

Free

To Sit and Dream

Timdley Temple UMC 750-62 S Broad St, Philadelphia, United States

The Opera Philadelphia Chorus, in partnership with Wharton-Wesley Faith Ensemble and Philadelphia soprano Karen Slack, performs a concert of music by Black composers centered on four choral settings of the poetry of Harlem Renaissance icon Langston Hughes. The 90-minute concert is conducted by Opera Philadelphia’s Elizabeth Braden and Theodore Thomas, Jr., Director of the Wharton-Wesley Faith Ensemble and Minister of Music at Tindley Temple, and includes compositions by Roland Carter, Christopher H. Harris, Undine Smith Moore, Rosephanye Powell, Florence Price, Michael Reid, André J. Thomas, and Nolan J. Williams, Jr. Tickets are free or pay-what-you-decide. Runtime is approximately 90 minutes

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Butterfly Conversations: Conversation with Creators and Artists

phildelphia ethical society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Modern productions and interpretations of Madame Butterfly often aim to challenge or subvert the Orientalist and exoticist elements. Directors strive to humanize characters, avoid reinforcing stereotypes, and delve into the complexities of cross-cultural relationships while still maintaining Puccini’s masterwork. In this roundtable conversation, hear from the artists and creative team about Opera Philadelphia's new production of Madame Butterfly. Moderator: Dr. Derrell Acon, Vice President of People Operations and Inclusion Panel: Yuki Izumihara (Production Designer), Karen Chia-ling Ho (Cio Cio San), Kristen Choi (Suzuki), and Ethan Heard (Director) Part of Butterfly Conversations, Opera Philadelphia's series that aims to foster open and

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