Intermountain Opera Bozeman is set to present The Falling and the Rising early this month. Performances will take place Friday to Sunday, November 4th–6th. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7pm, with a Sunday matinee to follow at 4pm. All will be held at the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture.
Settle in for a new American opera by Zach Redler and Jerre Dye, commissioned by the U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus, that inspires an emotional connection between the public and the military who protects them. Just 80 minutes long and based on real life interviews with wounded veterans, The Falling and the Rising beautifully portrays the struggles, sacrifices and strength of the men and women who serve us every day.
“Today, the personal and emotional connection between the American public and the military that protects us is weaker than in almost any time in our nation’s history,” says IOB Artistic Director Michael Sakir. “It is critically important that everyday citizens appreciate the sacrifices these men and women make each day. The Falling and the Rising accomplishes that with beauty, power and humor.”
Tickets for these performances are available for purchase now. To reserve seats for The Falling and the Rising, visit www.intermountainopera.org or call (406) 587-2889. Two free tickets will be available to any active or retired military members, and 50% off any additional tickets is available thereafter.
Established in 1979, Intermountain Opera promotes and shares the joy of opera in Montana and surrounding areas by providing affordable, high quality opera performances to audience members of all ages. IOB also provides educational outreach to area schools and communities. •
