Last Minute Plans — February 21 & 22
This week’s guide brings together an exciting mix of performances—from the powerful choral works of the Lyric Opera of Chicago to the mythic romance of Handel’s Acis and Galatea in the Bay Area. Mozart enthusiasts can revel in both a whimsical new production of The Magic Flute in Seattle and a captivating recital of his piano sonatas in Santa Fe. With Mendelssohn’s soaring symphonic hymns in Portland and Stravinsky’s bold violin concerto in Boston, this weekend promises unforgettable musical experiences across every stage.
Chicago: Lyric Opera of Chicago Great Choral Works
Experience the beauty and power of the celebrated Lyric Opera Chorus as they perform operatic favorites from Bizet, Donizetti, and Verdi, alongside beloved spiritual and musical theater selections, all under the baton of Music Director Enrique Mazzola.
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Bay Area: Love & Transformation
Handel's pastoral opera, Acis and Galatea, brings to life the bittersweet love story from Greek mythology and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, where love triumphs even in the face of tragedy, with exquisite arias performed by Jeffrey Thomas and a stellar quartet of singers.
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Boston: Haydn Symphonies No. 48 & 99 & Stravinsky Violin Concerto with Isabelle Faust
Isabelle Faust and Alan Gilbert present Stravinsky's witty and vibrant Violin Concerto, framed by two Haydn symphonies that showcase the brilliance of the 18th-century Viennese Classical era.
• Tickets + More Information
Seattle: The Magic Flute
Mozart's enchanting opera comes to life in a visually stunning new production with hand-drawn animation, following Prince Tamino's quest to rescue Pamina with the help of the bird catcher Papageno and a magical flute.
• Tickets + More Information
Santa Fe: Matei Plays Mozart
Pianist Matei Varga delivers a captivating recital featuring three of Mozart’s celebrated piano sonatas, accompanied by spoken word from Mark Lupinetti.
• Tickets + More Information
Portland: Bach & Mendelssohn: Grace and Grandeur
Bach’s luminous Third Orchestral Suite, with its beloved “Air on the G String,” meets Mendelssohn’s uplifting Second Symphony, uniting choir and orchestra in a joyous celebration of light and harmony.
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Friday, February 21st
Chicago: Lyric Opera of Chicago Great Choral Works
Experience the beauty and power of the celebrated Lyric Opera Chorus as they perform operatic favorites from Bizet, Donizetti, and Verdi, alongside beloved spiritual and musical theater selections, all under the baton of Music Director Enrique Mazzola.
• Tickets + More Information
Bay Area: Love & Transformation
Handel's pastoral opera, Acis and Galatea, brings to life the bittersweet love story from Greek mythology and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, where love triumphs even in the face of tragedy, with exquisite arias performed by Jeffrey Thomas and a stellar quartet of singers.
• Tickets + More Information
Boston: Haydn Symphonies No. 48 & 99 & Stravinsky Violin Concerto with Isabelle Faust
Isabelle Faust and Alan Gilbert present Stravinsky's witty and vibrant Violin Concerto, framed by two Haydn symphonies that showcase the brilliance of the 18th-century Viennese Classical era.
• Tickets + More Information
Saturday, February 22nd
Seattle: The Magic Flute
Mozart's enchanting opera comes to life in a visually stunning new production with hand-drawn animation, following Prince Tamino's quest to rescue Pamina with the help of the bird catcher Papageno and a magical flute.
• Tickets + More Information
Santa Fe: Matei Plays Mozart
Pianist Matei Varga delivers a captivating recital featuring three of Mozart’s celebrated piano sonatas, accompanied by spoken word from Mark Lupinetti.
• Tickets + More Information
Portland: Bach & Mendelssohn: Grace and Grandeur
Bach’s luminous Third Orchestral Suite, with its beloved “Air on the G String,” meets Mendelssohn’s uplifting Second Symphony, uniting choir and orchestra in a joyous celebration of light and harmony.
• Tickets + More Information
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