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Original Opera: “En La Ardiente Oscuridad”

En la ardiente oscuridad is a new, Spanish-language chamber opera with music by Omar Najmi and a libretto adapted from the 1947 play by Antonio Buero Vallejo. This thrilling original opera follows the conflict between Carlos and Ignacio, two students in a school for the blind. The cast, featuring a mix of sighted, blind, and visually impaired singers, will be led by baritone John Castillo.

Performances will take place on Friday, September 6, at 7:30 P.M. as well as on Sunday, Septermber 8, at 2:00 P.M., at the Mosesian Center for the Arts Black Box theater at 321 Arsenal Street in Watertown.

The performance will be followed by a talkback/panel discussion in which a discussion about tackling issues, including; the representation of the blind community in the performing arts and accessibility of the arts to audience members of all abilities.

Podcast: A window into En la ardiente oscuridad

Because the piece will be sung in Spanish, there is a single-installment podcast that serves to guide the audience through the plot and major musical themes of the opera. Please click here to listen to an auditory description of the plot and an introduction to the major musical themes.

Ticket Information:

Tickets ($25, general admission) are available for purchase below.

En La Ardiente Oscuridad Tickets

Event Details

When: September 6th and 8th, 2019

Time: 9/6 – 7:30 P.M. | 9/8 – 2:00 P.M.

Where: The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts | Black Box Theater

321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472