
In anticipation of our West Coast premiere production of Philip Glass' GALILEO GALILEI, we are hosting a number of FREE educational events.
An Evening with Mary Zimmerman | February 29
Tony-award winner and highly acclaimed playwright and director of theater and opera, Mary Zimmerman will discuss her extensive career, as well as her work as original stage director and librettist for Philip Glass' GALILEO GALILEI. The evening will include special performance excerpts from GALILEO GALILEI, presented by the Portland Opera Studio Artists, followed by a Q & A with Mary Zimmerman.
7p - 8:30p
Whitsell Auditorium | Portland Art Museum
Tickets: Due to high demand, we have reached the capacity for this event.
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GALILEO GALILEI on Northwest Previews | March 22
Join host John Pitman on All Classical 89.9 fm for a preview of Galileo Galilei
6p
GALILEO GALILEI Preview | March 25
Join Chorus Master Robert Ainsley and some of the Portland Opera Studio Artists for a 50-minute sneak peek of GALILEO GALILEI.
2p
Multnomah County Central Library
801 SW 10th Ave
3rd Floor | Collins Gallery
FREE
Destination Opera: From Music To Psyche | April 6
Join Alexis Hamilton, Manager of Education & Outreach and Constance Jackson of the Oregon Psychoanalytic Institute for a discussion on GALILEO GALILEI's relationship to history, philosophy, psychology and art.
7p
Sherman Clay Piano
131 NW 13th Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
FREE
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Opera Insights | One hour prior to each performance
Join Portland Opera's Resident Historian/Lecturer Bob Kingston for a lecture on Philip Glass and GALIELO GALILEI.
Newmark Theatre | Orchestra Level
FREE
Back Talk | After each performance
After each performance, join General Director Christopher Mattaliano for a Q&A session about the performance. Guests include performers, conductors and directors.
Newmark Theatre | Orchestra Level
FREE
These GALILEO GALILEI events are generously supported by a grant from: