Bijou Theatre's 'Opera in Cinema' Series to Present LA FORZA DEL DESTINO, 2/16

The Bijou Theatre presents La Forza del Destino, as a part of their Opera in Cinema Series playing on Monday, February 16th at 6:00pm. Discussion of the Opera starts at 5:30pm. Tickets are $20 for general admission seating.

La forza del destino -- what is the meaning of the destiny that Verdi uses so forcefully ? Who forces Leonora, and Alvaro as the murderer of her father, to enter the hermitage of a monastery -- and confronts them there, in a mighty showdown, with the brother who is full of hatred and cannot forgive? Is it a declaration of war against God's promise of redemption? The heavenly cantilena of a solo violin rises at the end of the opera -- in the face of the death of the hero's lover and brother. Those who withdraw into the consoling twilight of a divine peace here are only trying to deny one thing: the force of destiny.

Conductor -- Asher Fisch
Director -- Martin Kušej
Starring -- Jonas Kaufmann & Anja Harteros

4 Acts

Sung in Italian

Discussion with Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, Chair of the Music Department, University of Bridgeport begins at 5:30pm; Opera begins at 6:00pm.

The Bijou Performing Arts Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing visual and performing arts programs and events for the community. The Bijou Performing Arts Center offers educational programs in Dance though New England Ballet, Music & Theatre, as well as special events and live theatre performances. Private donations, grants, tuition fees & ticket sales fund the Bijou Arts Center, which is located at 275 Fairfield Avenue in Downtown Bridgeport. The Bijou Theatre, one of the oldest buildings in the country used as a movie house, reopened its doors in 2011. In addition to continuing its historic character of showing movies, the Theatre offers a full repertoire of live music, comedy, theater and dance, which can be enjoyed in either theater seating or cabaret style. The Bijou Theatre is a multi-functional venue with integrity and an open-minded philosophy- a symposium for film, theatre, art, comedy and music. The Theatre is available for private rentals, holiday parties, corporate events, and much more. For further information, call (203) 332-3228 or visit thebijoutheatre.com.

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