Dive into a dynamic musical journey with Ozarks Lyric Opera as they present three captivating events that break traditional barriers. Experience the electrifying 'Opera Rocks!', the enchanting 'The Little Prince', and the rhythmical 'Jazz Aria' with MOJO. These amazing events not only challenge the norms of opera but also invite audiences to explore a fusion of genres that promise exciting performances. Get ready to embark on an auditory adventure in Springfield, Missouri, where operatic vocals, jazz orchestrations, and beloved tales come to life.

Ozarks Lyric Opera Unveils a Versatile Musical Experience: From Rock to Jazz and Timeless Tales

Kyle Wiley Pickett

Jay Jackson

Ozarks Lyric Opera

Academy Award-winning composer
Rachel Portman’s The Little Prince, based on Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s Le petit Prince, is an imaginative, melodic setting of the bond of a Little Prince from a neighboring asteroid and a Pilot whose plane has crash-landed in the desert. The two fight against time to learn about beauty, friendship, loss, and healing as they travel together and meet colorful, often puzzling, characters.An opera for all ages, this sonorous score with its fun, vivid encounters lifts the Prince, the Pilot, and the audience toward discovery—toward heartfelt ways of seeing and loving. Experience a beloved story through music, as we
create a night of adventure and wonder
the entire family will enjoy.​

Ozarks Lyric Opera Presents: The Little Prince

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