The Des Moines Metro Opera Discusses Fairytales from the Fringe

Since opera began, it has told stories of magic, myth, and the world beyond. With evocative scores and mysterious soundscapes, it turns out opera is the perfect vehicle to explore the world of fairytales, legends, and more. Join Des Moines Metro Opera Preview Lecturer, Joshua Borths, for an exploration of several lesser-known fairytales in opera and how these stories actually reflect our reality today. Prepare for performances of "Bluebeard's Castle" and "The Love for Three Oranges" with this zany presentation about how music transports us to the world of "once upon a time..."