A Night at the Opera will feature wonderful classics written for the stage dating back to 19^th century at the Paris Opera House with the Overture to Zampa, the wonderful comic opera by Ferdinand Herold. Zampa was first performed in Paris 1831 where it became popular achieving 500 performances by 1877.  The Zampa Overture is Herold’s most famous work and has become a staple in the symphonic repertoire.

Drs. Liza Kelly, Mezzo Soprano, and WKU Professor of Voice, and Jeremy Kelly, Baritone and WKU Professor of Voice, will each sing an aria from the Bizet’s incredibly popular opera Carmen.   They will also be featured along with Adjunct Professor of Voice, Jennifer Hondorp (soprano), performing highlights from two 20^th century masterpieces for musical theatre, Phantom of the Opera, and Les Miserables.  The band will also perform Mambo from Bernstein’s West Side Story and selections from the hit TV Musical from 1978, The Wiz.

General Admission tickets are only $10 and will be available at the door the night of the concert.