Northwestern Events Calendar

Feb
23
2017

Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites

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Martyrs of Compiegne stained glass window

When: Thursday, February 23, 2017
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM CT

Where: Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60208 map it

Cost: $18 general public / $8 students

Contact: Concert Management Office   (847) 467-4000

Group: Bienen School of Music Concerts and Events

Category: Fine Arts

Description:

Michael M. Ehrman, director; Emanuele Andrizzi, conductor; Ludwig Carrasco, graduate conducting assistant; Joyce Castle, guest mezzo-soprano

Based on the true story of the martyrs of Compiègne and a screenplay by Georges Bernanos, Francis Poulenc’s moving opera is set amid the chaos of the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. The timid Blanche de la Force withdraws from the world and enters a Carmelite convent, where she must confront her fears in the ultimate test of faith. Poulenc’s music explores a range of styles, from homage to 1940s film scores to the haunting medieval sound of liturgical chant. Special guest mezzo-soprano Joyce Castle, who sang the role of the Old Prioress at New York City Opera, Glimmerglass Opera, and Central City Opera, reprises her role in this production. Performed in English.

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Feb
24
2017

Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites

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Martyrs of Compiegne stained glass window

When: Friday, February 24, 2017
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM CT

Where: Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60208 map it

Cost: $18 general public / $8 students

Contact: Concert Management Office   (847) 467-4000

Group: Bienen School of Music Concerts and Events

Category: Fine Arts

Description:

Michael M. Ehrman, director; Emanuele Andrizzi, conductor; Ludwig Carrasco, graduate conducting assistant; Joyce Castle, guest mezzo-soprano

Based on the true story of the martyrs of Compiègne and a screenplay by Georges Bernanos, Francis Poulenc’s moving opera is set amid the chaos of the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. The timid Blanche de la Force withdraws from the world and enters a Carmelite convent, where she must confront her fears in the ultimate test of faith. Poulenc’s music explores a range of styles, from homage to 1940s film scores to the haunting medieval sound of liturgical chant. Special guest mezzo-soprano Joyce Castle, who sang the role of the Old Prioress at New York City Opera, Glimmerglass Opera, and Central City Opera, reprises her role in this production. Performed in English.

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Feb
25
2017

Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites

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Martyrs of Compiegne stained glass window

When: Saturday, February 25, 2017
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM CT

Where: Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60208 map it

Cost: $18 general public / $8 students

Contact: Concert Management Office   (847) 467-4000

Group: Bienen School of Music Concerts and Events

Category: Fine Arts

Description:

Michael M. Ehrman, director; Emanuele Andrizzi, conductor; Ludwig Carrasco, graduate conducting assistant; Joyce Castle, guest mezzo-soprano

Based on the true story of the martyrs of Compiègne and a screenplay by Georges Bernanos, Francis Poulenc’s moving opera is set amid the chaos of the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. The timid Blanche de la Force withdraws from the world and enters a Carmelite convent, where she must confront her fears in the ultimate test of faith. Poulenc’s music explores a range of styles, from homage to 1940s film scores to the haunting medieval sound of liturgical chant. Special guest mezzo-soprano Joyce Castle, who sang the role of the Old Prioress at New York City Opera, Glimmerglass Opera, and Central City Opera, reprises her role in this production. Performed in English.

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Feb
26
2017

Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites

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Martyrs of Compiegne stained glass window

When: Sunday, February 26, 2017
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM CT

Where: Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60208 map it

Cost: $18 general public / $8 students

Contact: Concert Management Office   (847) 467-4000

Group: Bienen School of Music Concerts and Events

Category: Fine Arts

Description:

Michael M. Ehrman, director; Emanuele Andrizzi, conductor; Ludwig Carrasco, graduate conducting assistant; Joyce Castle, guest mezzo-soprano

Based on the true story of the martyrs of Compiègne and a screenplay by Georges Bernanos, Francis Poulenc’s moving opera is set amid the chaos of the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. The timid Blanche de la Force withdraws from the world and enters a Carmelite convent, where she must confront her fears in the ultimate test of faith. Poulenc’s music explores a range of styles, from homage to 1940s film scores to the haunting medieval sound of liturgical chant. Special guest mezzo-soprano Joyce Castle, who sang the role of the Old Prioress at New York City Opera, Glimmerglass Opera, and Central City Opera, reprises her role in this production. Performed in English.

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