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SUMMARY:From Page to Stage - How Opera Transforms Stories into Music
LOCATION:Downtown Bend Library\nDowntown Bend Library
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DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the connection between literature and opera..
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Opera has long drawn inspiration from lite
 rature\, transforming beloved novels\, plays\, and myths into breathtaking
  musical dramas. This lecture explores the fascinating journey from page t
 o stage\, focusing on three iconic operas: C<em>armen\, La Boh&egrave\;me<
 /em>\, and the many adaptations of the timeless myth of Orpheus and Eurydi
 ce. Discover how composers and librettists shape narrative\, character\, a
 nd emotion through music\, and how these operatic adaptations continue to 
 resonate with audiences today.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p><strong>About the Presenter:
 </strong><br />Carly King is a soprano and technical director with a Bache
 lor&rsquo\;s degree in Opera Performance from the University of British Co
 lumbia. She began her studies at Southern Oregon University before moving 
 to Vancouver in 2021. Carly has performed a wide range of roles\, includin
 g Prince Charmant in <em>Cendrillon</em>\, Fiordiligi in <em>Cos&igrave\; 
 fan tutte</em>\, and Li&scaron\;&aacute\;k (the Fox) in <em>The Cunning Li
 ttle Vixen</em>.<br />Beyond performance\, Carly has extensive experience 
 in opera production\, having worked as a stage technician at the Chan Cent
 re and an assistant student technical director for UBC Opera. Their work s
 pans set building\, scenic painting\, lighting\, and prop design.</p>\n<p>
 <br />With a passion for both storytelling and opera\, Carly explores how 
 literature has shaped the operatic repertoire\, focusing on&nbsp\;<em>Carm
 en\,&nbsp\;La Boh&egrave\;me</em>\, and the many adaptations of&nbsp\;Orph
 eus and Eurydice.</p>\n<p>Questions? Contact&nbsp\;<a href="mailto:lizg@de
 schuteslibrary.org">lizg@deschuteslibrary.org</a>&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</p>\nhttps
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