What You're Missing This Week That You Didn't Know You Were Missing

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Regulars of this blog & friends of mine already know how much I adore Austin Lyric Opera. They did a magnificent job with Pagliacci and Marriage of Figaro. The production of Marriage of Figaro in particular stole my heart for weeks with joyous remembrances. As such I am incredibly excited for the performance of Faust this week.

Gounod's Faust tells the tale of an elderly scholar, a young woman, and the Devil in the midst of a struggle of good versus evil.

The folks at Austin Lyric Opera have yet to disappoint and I cannot endorse this performance enough. Have I seen it? No. But I have seen what these folks are capable of and they can send shivers down your spine with heart wrenching arias and bring you to tears through laughter with witty word play and situational sung humor.

Trust me. You don't want to miss seeing Mephistopheles strut his bass-baritone-wielding self across the stage.



Tickets are still on sale & this close to the opening night they have some fantastic deals. Go here now to reserve your spot in the Devil's audience.