Music of Remembrance Presents Premiere of "Before It All Goes Dark" Opera

Music of Remembrance and the Presidio Theatre present the world premiere of a new one-act opera by composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer.

An ailing Vietnam war veteran learns he is the sole heir to a priceless art collection stolen by the Nazis. His journey to Prague to claim his legacy leads to the discovery of an identity he never knew, and through art discovers a deeper truth in his life. Based on a true story reported by Howard Reich in the Chicago Tribune.

Directed by Erich Parce. Starring bass-baritone Ryan McKinny and mezzo-soprano Megan Marino. Conducted by Joseph Mechavich. Featuring the Music of Remembrance Ensemble: Demarre McGill, flute; Laura DeLuca, clarinet; Mikhail Shmidt, violin; Susan Gulkis Assadi, viola; Eric Han, cello; Jonathan Green, double bass; and Jessica Choe, piano.

Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Opera