In Love with Opera;
Meet the Artist Library Program

July 11, 2009, 2:30 pm

Staten Island, NYPL
Richmondtown Branch Library
200 Clark Avenue Street

What do a classical Shakespearian play, a television soap opera, and the latest teen movie musical have in common with a classic opera? Answer: a love story. Many operas tell stories about this powerful emotion. There's no need for opera to be stuffy- our dynamic artists will introduce you to the stories behind the songs so you can easily relate to them regardless of the language being sung! What are the differences between a singer in a musical and a singer in an opera? How does a singer convey an emotion like love in two very different styles of music? Let our exceptionally talented operatic performers show you how a love story comes to life in opera. Maestro Doug Martin and the cast will have audiences of all ages falling "in love with opera!"

Cast: Markus Beam (Baritone), Julianne Borg (Soprano), Michael Chioldi (Baritone), Rachele Gilmore (Soprano), Doug Martin (Conductor)

Free and open to the public

Meet the Artist Library Series, part of Lincoln Center's 50th Anniversary
We are pleased to bring world-class performing artists to your local library as part of Lincoln Center's 50th Anniversary celebrations. Special thanks to Brooklyn Public Library; The New York Public Library, Bronx and Staten Island Divisions; and Queens Library.

Meet the Artist Series
Lincoln Center's Meet the Artist programs, including both the School Series and specially tailored custom programs, take place at Lincoln Center or at host site locations and introduce students and audiences of all ages to the arts through intimate, live performances paired with a unique opportunity to interact with performers.

Major support for Meet the Artist is provided by Betsy and John Levin and International Flavors & Fragrances. Endowment support is provided by Disney.

Special support for the Meet the Arts Library Series, part of Lincoln Center's 50th Anniversary, is provided by internationals Flavors & Fragrances, the Charles H, Revson Foundation, and Carnegie Corporation of New York.