Calendar

October 19, 2008 - Night of Song at Piropos

Join us for an evening of opera favorites on Sunday, October 19, 2008 from 6-9 p.m. at Piropos (4141 N. Mulberry Drive, Kansas City, MO 64116). Night of Song, an impromptu ballyhoo of music, features an array of talented singers and accomplished pianists creating an intimate, spontaneous evening of opera and musical theater.  Elegant, Fun, and Inspiring.  Simply call the restaurant (816-741-3600) in advance for a table reservation and enjoy the wonderful music. 

October 20, 2008 - At Ease with Opera

On Monday, October 20 at 7 p.m. the Lyric Opera Guild’s Dick Byrum will discuss the history and times of the historical character of Julius Caesar and music inspired by him in Great Caesar’s Ghost! Julius Caesar in History and Music.  The presentation will be held in the Kauffman Foundation (4801 Rockhill Road).  The presentation is part of the Guild’s At Ease with Opera series, a program designed to educate and entertain both newcomers to the world of opera and long-time fans.

October 27, 2008 - At Ease with Opera

On Monday, October 27 at 7 p.m. the Lyric Opera Guild’s Don Dagenais will present a program titled Baroque Opera: Opulence Squared in the Mag Center located behind Midwest Research Institute (425 Volker Boulevard).  The presentation is part of the Guild’s At Ease with Opera series, a program designed to educate and entertain both newcomers to the world of opera and long-time fans.

November 3, 2008 - At Ease with Opera

On Monday, November 3 at 7 p.m. the Lyric Opera Guild’s Don Dagenais will preview the opera Julius Caesar by Handel, with audio and video excerpts, in the Mag Center located behind Midwest Research Institute (425 Volker Boulevard).  The presentation is part of the Guild’s At Ease with Opera series, a program designed to educate and entertain both newcomers to the world of opera and long-time fans.

November 4, 2008 - Night of Song at Tatsu’s

Join us for an evening of opera favorites on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 from 6-9 p.m. at Tatsu’s (4603 W. 90th St., Prairie Village, KS 66207). Night of Song, an impromptu ballyhoo of music, features an array of talented singers and accomplished pianists creating an intimate, spontaneous evening of opera and musical theater.  Elegant, Fun, and Inspiring.  Simply call the restaurant (913-383-9801) in advance for a table reservation and enjoy the wonderful music. 

November 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 2008 - Julius Caesar

Millions rush to hear Handel’s Messiah every December.  Be among the first in Kansas City to see history’s legendary power couple portrayed in Handel’s most popular opera.  Sung in Italian with English subtitles.  More information on the upcoming performance of Julius Caesar will be available on our website after the 2007-2008 season.

January 11, 2009 - Night of Song at Tatsu’s

Join us for an evening of opera favorites on Sunday, January 11, 2009 from 6-9 p.m. at Tatsu’s (4603 W. 90th St., Prairie Village, KS 66207). Night of Song, an impromptu ballyhoo of music, features an array of talented singers and accomplished pianists creating an intimate, spontaneous evening of opera and musical theater.  Elegant, Fun, and Inspiring.  Simply call the restaurant (913-383-9801) in advance for a table reservation and enjoy the wonderful music. 

March 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 2009 – La traviata

In Verdi’s spellbinding tragedy, heartfelt music will touch the entire emotional spectrum from romantic bliss to eternal anguish.  The tragic ending will leave your heart aching and give new meaning to being hopelessly in love.  Sung in Italian with English subtitles.  More information on the upcoming performance of La traviata will be available on our website after the 2007-2008 season.

April 25, 27, 29; May 1, 3, 2009 – The Pirates of Penzance

Gilbert & Sullivan’s swashbuckling tale of duty gone wrong will tickle your funny bone.  Audiences young and old will be swept away to the zany port of Penzance where everyone’s favorite “model of a modern major-general” will leave you aching from laughter over the slight miscalculation of a February 29th leap year birthday.  Sung in English with English subtitles.  More information on the upcoming performance of The Pirates of Penzance will be available on our website after the 2007-2008 season.