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Lyric Theatre @ Illinois Opera Scenes
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
500 S. Goodwin Ave.
Urbana, Illinois 61801
(217) 333-6280
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Hours
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Lyric Theatre's spring Opera Scenes course will present a cross-section of
German-language stage works. This event features stories ranging from the
fairytale magic of Hänsel und Gretel by Humperdinck, who transformed the
classic Grimm Brothers' tale into a whimsical yet dark fairytale opera,
to Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss, with its playful "opera within an opera"
premise and delightful chaos. Also by Strauss, students will present selections
from Der Rosenkavalier, a bittersweet comedy that reflects on the passage of
time and the complexities of love. Finally, the program will include scenes from
The Merry Widow by Franz Lehár, a sparkling romantic comedy,
and The Abduction from the Seraglio, a lively romantic rescue comedy by Mozart.
Free!