David Higgins News

The mood will transition from tragic beauty to lighthearted farce at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music's presentation of Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi, two one-act operas by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924).

Hell hath no fury like a bat scorned. Amid a backdrop of debauchery, hilarity and identity confusion, revenge is served with champagne in Indiana University Opera Theater's third production of the season.

Hell hath no fury like a bat scorned. Amid a backdrop of debauchery, hilarity and identity confusion, revenge is served with champagne in Indiana University Opera Theater's third production of the season.

Hell hath no fury like a bat scorned. Amid a backdrop of debauchery, hilarity and identity confusion, revenge is served with champagne in Indiana University Opera Theater's third production of the season.

The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music kicks off its general 2010-11 season this week, offering a host of performances by orchestral, choral and wind ensembles, jazz combos and bands, chamber music groups, percussion ensembles, soloists and many others throughout the year.

Two world premieres, a number of new productions and some old favorites will be on exhibit at Bloomington's Musical Arts Center during Indiana University Opera and Ballet Theater's 2010-2011 season.

Indiana University Opera Theater will close its 2009-10 season with Leonard Bernstein's timeless West Side Story April 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. in Bloomington's Musical Arts Center. The production, presented at the one-year anniversary of a major gift by the Bernstein family to the Jacobs School of Music, will be conducted by guest Rob Fisher, with sets and costumes designed by Jacobs Professor C. David Higgins.

Indiana University Opera Theater will close its 2009-10 season with Leonard Bernstein's timeless West Side Story April 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. in Bloomington's Musical Arts Center. The production, presented at the one-year anniversary of a major gift by the Bernstein family to the Jacobs School of Music, will be conducted by guest Rob Fisher, with sets and costumes designed by Jacobs Professor C. David Higgins.

Indiana University Opera Theater continues its 2009-10 season with the timeless Roméo et Juliette, by Charles Gounod, opening Oct. 23 at the Musical Arts Center. The Indiana University Opera Theater will present Roméo et Juliette on Oct. 23, 24, 30, 31 at 8 p.m.

Indiana University Opera Theater continues its 2009-10 season with the timeless Roméo et Juliette, by Charles Gounod, opening Oct. 23 at the Musical Arts Center. The Indiana University Opera Theater will present Roméo et Juliette on Oct. 23, 24, 30, 31 at 8 p.m.

Indiana University Opera Theater continues its 2009-10 season with the timeless Roméo et Juliette, by Charles Gounod, opening Oct. 23 at the Musical Arts Center. The Indiana University Opera Theater will present Roméo et Juliette on Oct. 23, 24, 30, 31 at 8 p.m.

Comedy, tragedy, magic, madness, jealousy, deceit and fantasy all will take center stage at IU Bloomington's Musical Arts Center during Indiana University Opera and Ballet Theater's 2009-2010 season.