A Gift, Information, and a Request
Dear Friends,
We hope this note continues to find each of you healthy and finding creative ways to pass the time inside. Below is a link to the first video excerpt of Opera Lafayette's recent production of Beethoven's Leonore to help lift your spirits during this uncertain period.
We have made the difficult decision to postpone our May performances of Le Maréchal ferrant (The Blacksmith). Opera Lafayette's board and staff are busy with online meetings, and we are reaching out to artists, halls, and partners to re-schedule this production and the New York Benefit during the 2020/2021 season. Exact dates and ticket information will follow shortly.
Though we have completed our live performances for this season, we are committed to sending you musical gifts. Today’s video is from our recent performance of the wonderful overture to Beethoven's Leonore. The orchestral music of the overture itself foreshadows the opera's story of a noble and heroic woman's efforts to save her husband from imprisonment. This is an inspiring opera at any moment, but perhaps especially now.
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As you enjoy this gift, we ask that you consider making a donation to Opera Lafayette. We believe that music brings people together and has the ability to raise our spirits; your support helps sustain us all.
With Best Wishes & Much Appreciation,
Diana Hossack
Executive Director
Ryan Brown
Artistic Director