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.