Opera Theatre opens season with second installment of Opera Now

2:47 p.m., Nov. 14, 2012--The University of Delaware Opera Theatre will open its 2012-13 season with the second installment of its exciting contemporary chamber opera series, Opera Now.

The presentation will be held at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17, in the Loudis Recital Hall of the Amy E. du Pont Music Building.

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Blake Smith will direct and James Allen Anderson will conduct, with Julie Nishimura on piano and Eddy Seger as scenic designer.

This year, Opera Now focuses on a wide selection from the 20th century and modern era, beginning with a short program of scenes from various contemporary operas.

Tickets cost $21 for adults, $17 for senior adults and $7 for students and will be available at the door the evening of the performance. Tickets can be purchased at the door by cash or check only.