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Sat October 28, 2023

The Emissary, an all-ages world premiere contemporary opera

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October 27, 7pm+ post show with youth climate leaders; October 28 1pm and 4pm + artist talk after 1pm performance

In this new family opera spanning generations, journey through a future where hope and resilience shine in a world on the brink. Opera Parallele has commissioned composer Kenji Oh and librettist Kelley Rourke to create this brand new adaptation of The Emissary, based on the award-winning novel by celebrated Japanese author Yoko Tawada, as part of the seventh iteration of the Hands-On-Opera program. Directed by Yayoi Kambara and starring Angela Yam and Bradley Kynard, and featuring the Lick Wilmerding High School Chorus, bring the whole family to this world premiere!

For more information and resources designed to enhance your experience of The Emissary, please visit operaparallele.org/the-emissary

Tickets are $10-$50, with free admission for anyone 21 and under. For questions about tickets and venue accessibility, please contact the ODC Box Office at [email protected]. For questions about the production, please contact Opera Parallele at [email protected].

Special events:

FRIDAY: Post show conversation and reception with youth climate leaders

SATURDAY: Post 1pm show Artist Talk with Composer, Librettist and Director

Tickets are $10-$50, with free admission for anyone 21 and under.

Presented by Opera Parallèle.
October 27, 7pm+ post show with youth climate leaders; October 28 1pm and 4pm + artist talk after 1pm performance

In this new family opera spanning generations, journey through a future where hope and resilience shine in a world on the brink. Opera Parallele has commissioned composer Kenji Oh and librettist Kelley Rourke to create this brand new adaptation of The Emissary, based on the award-winning novel by celebrated Japanese author Yoko Tawada, as part of the seventh iteration of the Hands-On-Opera program. Directed by Yayoi Kambara and starring Angela Yam and Bradley Kynard, and featuring the Lick Wilmerding High School Chorus, bring the whole family to this world premiere!

For more information and resources designed to enhance your experience of The Emissary, please visit operaparallele.org/the-emissary

Tickets are $10-$50, with free admission for anyone 21 and under. For questions about tickets and venue accessibility, please contact the ODC Box Office at [email protected]. For questions about the production, please contact Opera Parallele at [email protected].

Special events:

FRIDAY: Post show conversation and reception with youth climate leaders

SATURDAY: Post 1pm show Artist Talk with Composer, Librettist and Director

Tickets are $10-$50, with free admission for anyone 21 and under.

Presented by Opera Parallèle.
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