EVENTS

Carousel - Rodgers & Hammerstein
Apr
4

Carousel - Rodgers & Hammerstein

Nearly a century after premiering at the Colonial Theatre, Carousel has become one of the most beloved American musicals of all time. In this landmark 80th anniversary production, creative visionary and BLO Artistic Associate Anne Bogart stages a stunning and evocative tribute to this Rodgers & Hammerstein gem. Featuring unforgettable songs like “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” this timeless paean to the power of love and redemption is sure to sweep you off your feet.

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Carousel - Rodgers & Hammerstein
Apr
6

Carousel - Rodgers & Hammerstein

Nearly a century after premiering at the Colonial Theatre, Carousel has become one of the most beloved American musicals of all time. In this landmark 80th anniversary production, creative visionary and BLO Artistic Associate Anne Bogart stages a stunning and evocative tribute to this Rodgers & Hammerstein gem. Featuring unforgettable songs like “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” this timeless paean to the power of love and redemption is sure to sweep you off your feet.

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Opera Innovators Series - Jamie Barton
Apr
8

Opera Innovators Series - Jamie Barton

  • Boston Conservatory at Berklee - Seully Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Critically acclaimed by virtually every major outlet covering classical music, mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton is increasingly recognized for how she uses her powerful instrument offstage—lifting up women, queer people, and other marginalized communities. In recognition of her iconic performance at Last Night of the Proms, Barton was named 2020 Personality of the Year at the BBC Music Magazine Awards. She is also the winner of the Beverly Sills Artist Award, Richard Tucker Award, and BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition. Her 2007 win at the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions launched a major international career that includes leading roles at the world’s most-loved opera houses, including the Met, Royal Opera House, Teatro Real, Deutsche Oper Berlin, and Festival d’Aix-en-Provence. Unexpected Shadows, her critically acclaimed album with composer and pianist Jake Heggie, earned a 2022 Grammy nomination for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album.

Barton plays Nettie Fowler in the 80th anniversary production of Carousel with Boston Lyric Opera.

Jamie Barton is presented as part of Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Opera Innovators Series in partnership with the Boston Lyric Opera.

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Carousel - Rodgers & Hammerstein
Apr
11

Carousel - Rodgers & Hammerstein

Nearly a century after premiering at the Colonial Theatre, Carousel has become one of the most beloved American musicals of all time. In this landmark 80th anniversary production, creative visionary and BLO Artistic Associate Anne Bogart stages a stunning and evocative tribute to this Rodgers & Hammerstein gem. Featuring unforgettable songs like “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” this timeless paean to the power of love and redemption is sure to sweep you off your feet.

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Carousel - Rodgers & Hammerstein
Apr
13

Carousel - Rodgers & Hammerstein

Nearly a century after premiering at the Colonial Theatre, Carousel has become one of the most beloved American musicals of all time. In this landmark 80th anniversary production, creative visionary and BLO Artistic Associate Anne Bogart stages a stunning and evocative tribute to this Rodgers & Hammerstein gem. Featuring unforgettable songs like “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” this timeless paean to the power of love and redemption is sure to sweep you off your feet.

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Soul Recharge -  Mindfulness
Apr
27

Soul Recharge - Mindfulness

Soul Recharge is an online group healing event for creative souls designed to lift you up wherever you're at in your spiritual development.

Our team of spiritual mentors will be offering a wide variety of healing modalities including: reiki healing, tarot reading, guided meditation & mantras, guided journaling, life coaching, and more!

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Decoding Shostakovich - BSO
Apr
30

Decoding Shostakovich - BSO

SHOSTAKOVICH From Jewish Folk Poetry

“The distinguishing feature of Jewish music is the ability to build a jolly melody on sad intonations," Shostakovich told a friend. "Why does a man strike up a jolly song? Because he feels sad at heart.” This sort of black humor--“laughter through tears”--struck a deep chord in Shostakovich. Antisemitism and the difficult historical experience of the Jewish people in Tsarist Russia, the USSR and elsewhere profoundly disturbed him, especially since many of his close friends and colleagues were Jewish and he saw first-hand the injustices and humiliation they suffered at the hands of Stalin and Hitler. Shostakovich incorporated Jewish themes into numerous works: the Second Piano Trio (1944), the First Violin Concerto (1947), From Jewish Folk Poetry (1948) the Fourth String Quartet (1949), and the “Babi yar” Symphony No.13 (1962). Prof. Harlow Robinson will discuss these works and other issues of Shostakovich's relationship to Jewish themes.

Harlow Robinson, host
Josie Larsen, soprano 
Mary Kray, mezzo-soprano 
Matthew Anderson, tenor
Joey Vasconi, piano

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Surviving & Thriving in Music School - Part 1
Jun
14

Surviving & Thriving in Music School - Part 1

Music school is demanding—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Between grueling schedules, high-pressure performances, and a culture of perfectionism and comparison, many students burn out before they can fully embrace their artistry. This free masterclass series is designed to help both students and educators create a more compassionate, sustainable experience in music school by focusing on self-advocacy, nervous system regulation, and community building.

Who is this for?

🎵 Music students looking for tools to navigate the pressures of school

🎵 Educators who want to better support their students’ well-being

🎵 Anyone who wants to cultivate a healthier, more sustainable relationship with music

Why we do this work:

Because music school should be a place for growth, creativity, and collaboration—not just exhaustion and survival. By giving students the tools to protect their energy, regulate stress, and foster supportive relationships, we can create a more compassionate music world from the inside out.

Masterclass Topics:

June 14: Self-Advocacy & Boundaries

  • How to set boundaries with yourself, instructors, and colleagues

  • Scheduling for sustainability: managing your workload while prioritizing rest

  • The importance of recovery for artistic longevity

June 21: Nervous System Regulation for Performers

  • Techniques to calm performance anxiety and stage fright

  • Grounding exercises to help you feel safe and confident on stage

  • The role of nervous system health in sustainable artistry

June 28: How to Be a Good Colleague

  • Giving and receiving feedback with compassion

  • Combating gossip, perfectionism, and competitiveness

  • Understanding ego and self-esteem in collaborative spaces

About Your Instructor:

Mary Kray holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a Master of Music in Opera Performance. She is a trauma-informed certified coach, professional musician, and experienced voice teacher dedicated to making artistic spaces more inclusive and compassionate.

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Surviving & Thriving in Music School - Part 2
Jun
21

Surviving & Thriving in Music School - Part 2

Music school is demanding—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Between grueling schedules, high-pressure performances, and a culture of perfectionism and comparison, many students burn out before they can fully embrace their artistry. This free masterclass series is designed to help both students and educators create a more compassionate, sustainable experience in music school by focusing on self-advocacy, nervous system regulation, and community building.

Who is this Masterclass for?

🎵 Music students looking for tools to navigate the pressures of school

🎵 Educators who want to better support their students’ well-being

🎵 Anyone who wants to cultivate a healthier, more sustainable relationship with music

Why we do this work:

Because music school should be a place for growth, creativity, and collaboration—not just exhaustion and survival. By giving students the tools to protect their energy, regulate stress, and foster supportive relationships, we can create a more compassionate music world from the inside out.

Masterclass Topics:

June 14: Self-Advocacy & Boundaries

  • How to set boundaries with yourself, instructors, and colleagues

  • Scheduling for sustainability: managing your workload while prioritizing rest

  • The importance of recovery for artistic longevity

June 21: Nervous System Regulation for Performers

  • Techniques to calm performance anxiety and stage fright

  • Grounding exercises to help you feel safe and confident on stage

  • The role of nervous system health in sustainable artistry

June 28: How to Be a Good Colleague

  • Giving and receiving feedback with compassion

  • Combating gossip, perfectionism, and competitiveness

  • Understanding ego and self-esteem in collaborative spaces

About Your Instructor:

Mary Kray holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a Master of Music in Opera Performance. She is a trauma-informed certified coach, professional musician, and experienced voice teacher dedicated to making artistic spaces more inclusive and compassionate.

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Surviving & Thriving in Music School - Part 3
Jun
28

Surviving & Thriving in Music School - Part 3

Music school is demanding—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Between grueling schedules, high-pressure performances, and a culture of perfectionism and comparison, many students burn out before they can fully embrace their artistry. This free masterclass series is designed to help both students and educators create a more compassionate, sustainable experience in music school by focusing on self-advocacy, nervous system regulation, and community building.

Who is this Masterclass for?

🎵 Music students looking for tools to navigate the pressures of school

🎵 Educators who want to better support their students’ well-being

🎵 Anyone who wants to cultivate a healthier, more sustainable relationship with music

Why we do this work:

Because music school should be a place for growth, creativity, and collaboration—not just exhaustion and survival. By giving students the tools to protect their energy, regulate stress, and foster supportive relationships, we can create a more compassionate music world from the inside out.

Masterclass Topics:

June 14: Self-Advocacy & Boundaries

  • How to set boundaries with yourself, instructors, and colleagues

  • Scheduling for sustainability: managing your workload while prioritizing rest

  • The importance of recovery for artistic longevity

June 21: Nervous System Regulation for Performers

  • Techniques to calm performance anxiety and stage fright

  • Grounding exercises to help you feel safe and confident on stage

  • The role of nervous system health in sustainable artistry

June 28: How to Be a Good Colleague

  • Giving and receiving feedback with compassion

  • Combating gossip, perfectionism, and competitiveness

  • Understanding ego and self-esteem in collaborative spaces

About Your Instructor:

Mary Kray holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a Master of Music in Opera Performance. She is a trauma-informed certified coach, professional musician, and experienced voice teacher dedicated to making artistic spaces more inclusive and compassionate.

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the Compassionate Music Educator - Part 1
Jul
12

the Compassionate Music Educator - Part 1

Too many musicians leave music school burned out, unempowered and disconnected from their love of music. As educators, we have the power and the responsibility to break this cycle. This free masterclass series is designed to help music educators cultivate safer, more inclusive learning environments by examining their role in preventing harm, encouraging student self-advocacy, and fostering artistic freedom.

Who is this Masterclass for?

🎵 Music educators who want to create more compassionate, student-centered learning spaces

🎵 Teachers who recognize the need for change in music education and want actionable strategies

🎵 Anyone committed to harm reduction, inclusivity, and trauma-informed teaching practices

Why we do this work:

Because music education should nurture students, not break them. Too many musicians carry trauma from their training—perfectionism, self-doubt, burnout—into their careers and personal lives. By addressing the ways music education can unintentionally cause harm, we can help students self-advocate, set boundaries, and develop a healthier relationship with music for the long term.

Masterclass Topics:

July 12: Cultivating a Safe and Supportive Learning Environment

  • Creating a space where students feel safe to take artistic risks

  • Challenging internalized and externalized ableism and fatphobia

  • Combating perfectionism and comparison in the classroom

  • Using morally neutral language to foster growth

July 19: The Role of Ego in Teaching: From Authority to Ally

  • Recognizing and releasing ego to better serve students

  • Identifying how ego might unintentionally impact our teaching methods

  • Avoiding projection: letting students define their own artistic paths

  • Encouraging students to set boundaries and self-advocate

July 26: Compassionate Communication & Repairing Harm

  • Giving feedback in a way that empowers, not discourages

  • Repairing harm when we unintentionally hurt a student’s feelings

  • Understanding how trauma might impact a student’s performance

  • Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries with students

About Your Instructor:

Mary Kray holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a Master of Music in Opera Performance. She is a trauma-informed certified coach, professional musician, and experienced voice teacher dedicated to making artistic spaces more inclusive and compassionate.

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the Compassionate Music Educator - Part 2
Jul
19

the Compassionate Music Educator - Part 2

Too many musicians leave music school burned out, unempowered and disconnected from their love of music. As educators, we have the power and the responsibility to break this cycle. This free masterclass series is designed to help music educators cultivate safer, more inclusive learning environments by examining their role in preventing harm, encouraging student self-advocacy, and fostering artistic freedom.

Who is this Masterclass for?

🎵 Music educators who want to create more compassionate, student-centered learning spaces

🎵 Teachers who recognize the need for change in music education and want actionable strategies

🎵 Anyone committed to harm reduction, inclusivity, and trauma-informed teaching practices

Why we do this work:

Because music education should nurture students, not break them. Too many musicians carry trauma from their training—perfectionism, self-doubt, burnout—into their careers and personal lives. By addressing the ways music education can unintentionally cause harm, we can help students self-advocate, set boundaries, and develop a healthier relationship with music for the long term.

Masterclass Topics:

July 12: Cultivating a Safe and Supportive Learning Environment

  • Creating a space where students feel safe to take artistic risks

  • Challenging internalized and externalized ableism and fatphobia

  • Combating perfectionism and comparison in the classroom

  • Using morally neutral language to foster growth

July 19: The Role of Ego in Teaching: From Authority to Ally

  • Recognizing and releasing ego to better serve students

  • Identifying how ego might unintentionally impact our teaching methods

  • Avoiding projection: letting students define their own artistic paths

  • Encouraging students to set boundaries and self-advocate

July 26: Compassionate Communication & Repairing Harm

  • Giving feedback in a way that empowers, not discourages

  • Repairing harm when we unintentionally hurt a student’s feelings

  • Understanding how trauma might impact a student’s performance

  • Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries with students

About Your Instructor:

Mary Kray holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a Master of Music in Opera Performance. She is a trauma-informed certified coach, professional musician, and experienced voice teacher dedicated to making artistic spaces more inclusive and compassionate.

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the Compassionate Music Educator - Part 3
Jul
26

the Compassionate Music Educator - Part 3

Too many musicians leave music school burned out, unempowered and disconnected from their love of music. As educators, we have the power and the responsibility to break this cycle. This free masterclass series is designed to help music educators cultivate safer, more inclusive learning environments by examining their role in preventing harm, encouraging student self-advocacy, and fostering artistic freedom.

Who is this Masterclass for?

🎵 Music educators who want to create more compassionate, student-centered learning spaces

🎵 Teachers who recognize the need for change in music education and want actionable strategies

🎵 Anyone committed to harm reduction, inclusivity, and trauma-informed teaching practices

Why we do this work:

Because music education should nurture students, not break them. Too many musicians carry trauma from their training—perfectionism, self-doubt, burnout—into their careers and personal lives. By addressing the ways music education can unintentionally cause harm, we can help students self-advocate, set boundaries, and develop a healthier relationship with music for the long term.

Masterclass Topics:

July 12: Cultivating a Safe and Supportive Learning Environment

  • Creating a space where students feel safe to take artistic risks

  • Challenging internalized and externalized ableism and fatphobia

  • Combating perfectionism and comparison in the classroom

  • Using morally neutral language to foster growth

July 19: The Role of Ego in Teaching: From Authority to Ally

  • Recognizing and releasing ego to better serve students

  • Identifying how ego might unintentionally impact our teaching methods

  • Avoiding projection: letting students define their own artistic paths

  • Encouraging students to set boundaries and self-advocate

July 26: Compassionate Communication & Repairing Harm

  • Giving feedback in a way that empowers, not discourages

  • Repairing harm when we unintentionally hurt a student’s feelings

  • Understanding how trauma might impact a student’s performance

  • Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries with students

About Your Instructor:

Mary Kray holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a Master of Music in Opera Performance. She is a trauma-informed certified coach, professional musician, and experienced voice teacher dedicated to making artistic spaces more inclusive and compassionate.

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Soul Recharge - Energetic Boundaries
Mar
8

Soul Recharge - Energetic Boundaries

Soul Recharge is an online group healing event for creative souls designed to lift you up wherever you're at in your spiritual development.

Our team of spiritual mentors will be offering a wide variety of healing modalities including: reiki healing, tarot reading, guided meditation & mantras, guided journaling, astrologically-informed life coaching, and more!

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Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel
Feb
21

Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel

Join Boston Lyric Opera for OPERA STORIES: Hansel and Gretel – an interactive, 45-minute performance for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring a story to life through music, acting, and movement in this introduction to opera.

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Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel
Feb
19

Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel

Join Boston Lyric Opera for OPERA STORIES: Hansel and Gretel – an interactive, 45-minute performance for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring a story to life through music, acting, and movement in this introduction to opera.

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Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel
Feb
18

Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel

Join Boston Lyric Opera for OPERA STORIES: Hansel and Gretel – an interactive, 45-minute performance for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring a story to life through music, acting, and movement in this introduction to opera.

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Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel
Feb
18

Opera Stories: Hansel and Gretel

Join Boston Lyric Opera for OPERA STORIES: Hansel and Gretel – an interactive, 45-minute performance for all ages, but best for kids aged 5-12. Learn how we bring a story to life through music, acting, and movement in this introduction to opera.

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Soul Recharge - Creative Living
Feb
9

Soul Recharge - Creative Living

Soul Recharge is an online group healing event for creative souls designed to lift you up wherever you're at in your spiritual development.

Our team of spiritual mentors will be offering a wide variety of healing modalities including: reiki healing, tarot reading, guided meditation & mantras, guided journaling, astrologically-informed life coaching, and more!

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Getting into Opera - Masterclass with Susan Graham
Feb
6

Getting into Opera - Masterclass with Susan Graham

GBH Music introduces new listeners to opera in a video series produced in collaboration with Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) and New England Conservatory (NEC). Designed for newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts alike, “Getting into Opera” aims to ignite a passion for the genre by showcasing how powerful performances are shaped by vocal coaching and stage direction. The innovative multi-platform video series will be filmed in front of a live audience in GBH’s acoustically acclaimed Fraser Performance Studio.

This event features renowned mezzo-soprano Susan Graham leading a masterclass for BLO Jane & Steven Akin Emerging Artists and New England Conservatory students. By pulling back the curtain on how great vocal performances are made, the masterclass will draw in new opera lovers while delighting fans of the genre.

“Getting into Opera” will be hosted by Anthony Rudel, author of Tales from the OperaClassical Music Top 40, and Imagining Don Giovanni. Joshua Major, NEC’s Chair of Opera Studies and Bradley Vernatter, BLO’s Stanford Calderwood General Director & CEO, will also share perspectives on producing operas as part of the series.

“Getting into Opera” will be available free of charge on YouTube and other platforms.

This event is FREE but registration is required. Seating is general admission.

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Die Tote Stadt - Korngold
Feb
1

Die Tote Stadt - Korngold

Presented in collaboration with Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) at Symphony Hall, Erich Korngold’s Die tote Stadt (“The Dead City”) is an incredibly tender work, embodying the twilight of the Romantic era. Korngold, a remarkable prodigy who later became one of Hollywood’s most important composers, began the opera when he was only 19 and completed it at age 23. It opened simultaneously in December 1920 in Cologne and Hamburg and became one of the biggest operatic successes of the era. The opera’s theme of struggling with the memory of a lost loved one undoubtedly resonated with audiences still traumatized by the recent catastrophe of World War I.

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Die Tote Stadt - Korngold
Jan
30

Die Tote Stadt - Korngold

Presented in collaboration with Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) at Symphony Hall, Erich Korngold’s Die tote Stadt (“The Dead City”) is an incredibly tender work, embodying the twilight of the Romantic era. Korngold, a remarkable prodigy who later became one of Hollywood’s most important composers, began the opera when he was only 19 and completed it at age 23. It opened simultaneously in December 1920 in Cologne and Hamburg and became one of the biggest operatic successes of the era. The opera’s theme of struggling with the memory of a lost loved one undoubtedly resonated with audiences still traumatized by the recent catastrophe of World War I.

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Soul Recharge - January
Jan
12

Soul Recharge - January

Soul Recharge is an online group healing event for creative souls designed to lift you up wherever you're at in your spiritual development.

Our team of spiritual mentors will be offering a wide variety of healing modalities including: reiki healing, tarot reading, guided meditation & mantras, guided journaling, astrologically-informed life coaching, and more!

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Soul Recharge - December
Dec
18

Soul Recharge - December

Are you feeling alone on your spiritual journey? Are you an artist or musician that is looking for a community of like-minded spiritual creatives to connect with? Soul Recharge is an online group healing event for creative souls designed to lift you up wherever you're at in your spiritual development.

Our team of spiritual mentors will be offering a wide variety of healing modalities including: reiki healing, tarot reading, guided meditation & mantras, guided journaling, astrologically-informed life coaching, and more!

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Opera Innovators Series
Dec
6

Opera Innovators Series

  • Boston Conservatory at Berklee - Seully Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Boston Conservatory at Berklee is thrilled to welcome back alum Wendy Bryn Harmer to lead a master class with Boston Conservatory at Berklee students and Boston Lyric Opera’s Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artists as part of the Opera Innovators Series. 

Wendy Bryn Harmer is presented as part of Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Opera Innovators Series in partnership with the Boston Lyric Opera.

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Aida - Verdi
Nov
10

Aida - Verdi

Don’t miss this one-night engagement of Verdi’s thrilling masterpiece. In the lands of ancient Egypt, commander Radamès must choose between his love for the Ethiopian princess Aida and his loyalty to his sovereign king. In this specially staged concert, Aida will captivate audiences with its heartrending arias, dramatic duets, and some of the most thrilling choral works ever to be performed.

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Soul Recharge - November
Nov
3

Soul Recharge - November

Are you feeling alone on your spiritual journey? Are you an artist or musician that is looking for a community of like-minded spiritual creatives to connect with? Soul Recharge is an online group healing event for creative souls designed to lift you up wherever you're at in your spiritual development.

Our team of spiritual mentors will be offering a wide variety of healing modalities including: reiki healing, tarot reading, guided meditation & mantras, guided journaling, astrologically-informed life coaching, and more!

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Soul Recharge - October
Oct
16

Soul Recharge - October

Are you feeling alone on your spiritual journey? Are you an artist or musician that is looking for a community of like-minded spiritual creatives to connect with? Soul Recharge is an online group healing event for creative souls designed to lift you up wherever you're at in your spiritual development.

Our team of spiritual mentors will be offering a wide variety of healing modalities including: reiki healing, tarot reading, guided meditation & mantras, guided journaling, astrologically-informed life coaching, and more!

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Opera Night at the BPL
Oct
10

Opera Night at the BPL

Have you ever wondered how classically trained singers create such powerful, beautiful, and emotionally rich sounds – all without amplification? Join Boston Lyric Opera artists for an inspiring, informative, and interactive concert that explores how opera has revolutionized vocal and compositional techniques throughout history. Journey through centuries of soundscapes as artists demonstrate their virtuosic singing abilities and share insights about their training and the historical origins of the bel canto (“beautiful singing”) style. The evening will include live performance, engaging commentary, and an audience Q&A.

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"Getting into Opera" Masterclass
Oct
8

"Getting into Opera" Masterclass

GBH Music will introduce new listeners to opera in a video series produced in collaboration with Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) and New England Conservatory (NEC). Designed for newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts, “Getting into Opera” aims to ignite a passion for the genre by showcasing how powerful performances are shaped by vocal coaching and stage direction.

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Is this America? - White Snake Projects
Sep
20

Is this America? - White Snake Projects

With summer just around the corner, White Snake Projects is celebrating the longer days and sunlight with our new season. How wonderful! How exciting!

This year, our theme of “voting as freedom”, in anticipation of the upcoming elections, is anchored by our season opener, “Is This America?,” a world premiere opera exploring the life and legacy of the great Mississippi voting rights activist, Fannie Lou Hamer. Recognizing that the vote is the most powerful weapon ordinary citizens have to control their destiny, Ms. Hamer worked tirelessly, against almost insurmountable odds, to bring her people to the polling booth. Many of the obstacles to voting that Ms. Hamer faced in the ’60s are prevalent today as lawmakers seek to make the exercise of the franchise hard for many of our fellow citizens.

The composer is 85 year old Mary D. Watkins, who is a pioneer for all black woman opera composers.

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Soul Recharge
Sep
15

Soul Recharge

Are you feeling alone on your spiritual journey? Are you an artist or musician that is looking for a community of like-minded spiritual creatives to connect with? Soul Recharge is an online group healing event for creative souls designed to lift you up wherever you're at in your spiritual development.

Our team of spiritual mentors will be offering a wide variety of healing modalities including: reiki healing, tarot reading, guided meditation & mantras, guided journaling, astrologically-informed life coaching, and more!

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Concert in the Courtyard - Boston Lyric Opera
Aug
30

Concert in the Courtyard - Boston Lyric Opera

Boston Lyric Opera closes out the Boston Public Library’s 2024 Concert in the Courtyard series with a dynamic staged concert in an iconic Boston location. Bring your lunch and settle by the fountain or at cafe tables to enjoy virtuosic performances featuring BLO’s Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artists. Enjoy sneak peaks into BLO’s 2024/25 Season as well as fan favorite repertoire you know and love.

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Queer Coffee House
Aug
11

Queer Coffee House

Come join us for our second Queer Coffee House!

We'll be programming new comics, musicians, and drag artists for your viewing pleasure as you sip on Remnant's coffee (or oat milk chai lattes!), and enjoy their fabulous breakfast foods.

As usual, all ticket proceeds will further help fund our QTCresidency program, including the ongoing workshop of a new play about Trans Day of Remembrance written by playwright in residence, Ben F. Locke. Director of the staged reading, Kandyce Whittingham will join host, Deby Xiadani to talk more about the piece and where the team is at in the process.

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Orfeo ed Euridice - Gluck
Jun
14

Orfeo ed Euridice - Gluck

NEMPAC Opera Project returns to the Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts in East Cambridge, MA for an intimate, wildly fun, and whimsical production of Gluck’s beloved opera about courage, grief, and love. With the embodiment of Love at her side, Orfeo bravely traverses to the land of the dead to save her wife, Euridice, from death. A demi-god herself, Orfeo is a brilliant musician who shows us the power of music and community to heal and help us overcome our deepest heart aches. Love is love, until they can be together again. This will be my debut as the role, Orfeo.

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Lust and Tragedy: Queer Representation in Opera and Greco-Roman Mythology
May
18

Lust and Tragedy: Queer Representation in Opera and Greco-Roman Mythology

NEMPAC Opera Project and the Boston Festival Orchestra presents a thrilling production of Orfeo’s Italian Baroque opera, Orfeo ed Euridice. In a sneak-peek preview entitled “Lust and Tragedy: Queer Representation in Opera and Greco-Roman Mythology,” library patrons in the North End will meet artists from the production, and enjoy a selection of songs and duets performed live from Gluck’s famous score.

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