Events Calendar » "Dialogues of the Carmelites" by Francis Poulenc
Biola Opera Theater Production
- When
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Friday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 12 at 3 p.m.
Friday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 19 at 3 p.m. - Where
- Crowell Music Bldg., Lansing Recital Hall
- Admission
- General = $18, Students, Faculty, Staff, Seniors, (Groups 10+) = $13
- Contact
- Lori Fulton, Ext. 4892562-903-4892music [at] biola [dot] edu
The Biola Opera Theater will present in congruence with the "Year of the Arts" Sanctuary: Sacred Space
Dialogues of the Carmelites by Francis Poulenc
Considered one of the 20th Century's greatest operas, Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites brings to the stage the poignant story of 16 Carmelite nuns, martyred at the end of the French Revolution's "Reign of Terror." The story’s one fictional character, Blanch de La Force, a young member of the threatened aristocracy, enters the Carmelite order to find escape. However, there she encounters new fears and learns what it truly means to take up one’s cross. Courage, faith and thoughts of true sanctuary are brought to their earthly limits, but through sacrifice and redemption soar to their heights. The opera’s famous final scene is one of the most thrilling and chilling in all operatic repertoire as the nuns sing their way up the scaffold to the guillotine.
Six performances will be presented in English and in collaboration with members of the Biola University Symphony Orchestra. Directed by Dr. Jeanne Robison and conducted by Marlin Owen.
Free lecture series for ticket holders: Preceding the performances, a free lecture series will be presented in Calvary Chapel. Lecture series times: 6:00 p.m. on February 10, 11, 17, 18; 1:30 p.m. on February 12 & 19. See schedule below.
Get your tickets today and join us as we share this stirring story of sacrifice and grace. This will not be one to miss. Tickets include reserved seating, which can be selected at time of ticket purchase. Online ticket sales will close 24 hours before each showtime. Tickets will be available at the door on the day of the show.
Lecture Series Schedule:
Friday, February 10
6:00 p.m.
Dr. Jeanne Robison (Director) - Story progression: Novel, Screen, and Stage
10:30 p.m.
Torrey Honors Discussion - Open Topic
Saturday February 11, 6:00 p.m.
Dr. Daniel Christensen - The French Revolution: A Historical Perspective
Sunday, February 12, 1:30 p.m.
Dr. Judith Rood - The French Revolution and the Third Reich
Friday, February 17, 6:00 p.m.
Dr. Kevin Garnica & Mandy Kerzman M.M. - Poulenc Flute Sonata (performance) & The Music of Poulenc
Saturday, February 18, 6:00 p.m.
Dr. John Mark Reynolds - Liberty, Equality, and Murder: The Values We Have Now
Sunday, February 19, 1:30 p.m.
Dr. Natasha Duquette - The French Revolution and the Sublime