The Stories We Tell

Sponsored by Lynn Bremer

This multifaceted program features opera, narration, and visual art. First, Kevin Lau's fiery portrait of the Greek Goddess, Artemis demands attention. Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw’s musical telling of a beloved children’s book, features narration, original animations from local students, and the conducting debut of the RCO's assistant conductor, Sara Aldana. The program closes with Rossini’s signature wit and sparkle are on full display in his take on the Cinderella fairy tale. 

November 18 & 19, 2023

Kelly Kuo, Conductor

Sara Aldana, Conductor

Megan Moore, Mezzo-soprano

David Portillo, Tenor

LAU Artemis

SHAW The Mountain that loved a Bird

ROSSINI Excerpts from La cenerentola

*A 30 minute pre-concert talk will start 1 hour before concert time inside Nightingale Concert Hall.