Enter the mystical world of Eastern European music and folklore with a special sneak peek performance of Lyric Theatre’s The Adventures of Little Sharp-Ears (score by Leoš Janáček). Beloved arias from the pens of Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, and more will inspire the interface of Czech and Russian literature, culture, and music. Sarah Wigley (Director and Clinical Assistant Professor of Voice, University of Illinois) and David Cooper (Associate Professor Slavic Languages and Literatures, University of Illinois) will discuss the importance and legacy of Janáček’s work.
