Orpheus in the Underworld, by Jacques Offenbach: 'The Gods Do the Can-Can'
Classical mythology is turned upside down. Orpheus, the greatest of all musicians, takes the red eye to Hades to rescue his beloved Eurydice. But he becomes bored with her, and his violin playing drives her crazy! Only the gods and goddesses can save the day, by dancing the can-can. Once unleashed upon the world, the can-can becomes popular with performers of - ahem - a more worldly nature.
"Opera for the People" is a lecture series run by Larry Oppenheim. Larry is currently President of the Kensington Symphony Orchestra in the East Bay, where he is co-principal oboe and solo English horn. He also writes the program notes. Larry's goal is to make classical music more enjoyable and accessible to "all the people".
Each opera in this lecture series is being performed by local companies (Pocket Opera or San Francisco Opera), close to the times of the lectures. Check out the opera with your newfound knowledge!
Related Exhibitions and Events
- Opera for the people
- Saturday, June 22, 2013
Noe Valley/Sally Brunn - Bonnie Lockhart
- Monday, June 24, 2013
Marina - Green Golly & Her Golden Flute
- Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Chinatown/Him Mark Lai - The Green Golly Project
- Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Park - Teen DJ Workshop
- Friday, July 5, 2013
Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Rms A & B - Opera for the People
- Saturday, July 6, 2013
Noe Valley/Sally Brunn - Bernal Jazz Quartet
- Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Bernal Heights - Lego Night!
- Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Bernal Heights - Sing-along with Bonnie Lockhart
- Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Chinatown/Him Mark Lai - Opera for the People
- Saturday, July 27, 2013
Noe Valley/Sally Brunn
