Lectures at library to check out opera

Published: Monday, Jan. 17 2005 12:00 a.m. MST

The Salt Lake City Library and the Utah Symphony and Opera presents a new lecture series.

Knowledgeable guest speakers will share the stories behind your favorite operas on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 in the Main Library auditorium, 210 E. 400 South.

The schedule is:

Jan. 18 — "Jenufa" by Leos Jancek: A gripping masterpiece about a stepmother who commits a crime to help her daughter find true love.

March 8 — "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by Benjamin Britten: This magical English opera explores Shakespeare's timeless story of jealousy, passion and fairy mischief.

May 10 — "Cosi Fan Tutte" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The cynical battles the idealistic in this hilarious story of true love and complete chaos.

For information on the series, call the library at 801-524-8200.

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