Intermountain Opera Bozeman begins its 2019-20 season with a production of Gordon and Vavrek’s 27. Performances will take place Friday, October 11th, at 7pm, and Sunday, October 13th, at 3pm. Both engagements will be held at the Willson Auditorium in Downtown Bozeman.
Enter the salon of writer Gertrude Stein at 27 rue de Fleurus for a peek at the lives of Picasso, Matisse, Hemingway, and other bohemian artists. This opera, written by acclaimed composer Ricky Ian Gordon and Pulitzer Prize winner Royce Vavrek, immerses audiences in the modernist and eclectic world of Paris in the early 20th century. Described as a work of “lyrical exuberance” by Opera News, this opera will captivate lovers of music, art, literature, travel, and history alike.
Featuring celebrated guest singers, director Octavio Cardenas (Falstaff, 2018) and conductor Steven Byess (The Tender Land, 2018), this northwestern premiere will be IOB’s first performance by a living composer!
For 27 tickets and information about other upcoming productions, visit www.intermountainopera.org or call (406) 587-2889. Discounts available for students and first-time attendees.
The mission of the Intermountain Opera Association of Bozeman, established in 1979, is to promote and share the joy of opera in Montana and surrounding areas by providing affordable, high quality opera performances to audience members of all ages and to provide educational outreach to area schools and communities. •