Name: Opera Parallèle
Start: 2026-03-14T20:00:00
Location: Cal Performances

Cal Performances is set to deliver an extraordinary lineup of events in February and March, featuring a wide range of artistic disciplines. From contemporary dance that explores deep emotional themes to baroque music performances and innovative jazz ensembles, this season promises to be a feast for the senses. Whether you're a fan of classical music, jazz, opera, or avant-garde performances, there's something for everyone. In this article, we dive into the highlights of this season's offerings, showcasing the diverse talents and unique experiences each event brings to the stage.

Celebrating Artistic Diversity at Cal Performances: A February and March to Remember

Hadleigh  Adams

Cal Performances

In the stirring and eclectic presentation, This Land, celebrated pianist, NPR host, and California native Lara Downes welcomes an all-star cast of collaborators for a program of classical and popular music that explores the richness and complexity of the American experience.

Lara Downes and Friends

This astonishingly original presentation of the fairy tale Beauty and the Beast blurs the distinctions between film and live opera, merging Jean Cocteau’s classic 1946 romantic fantasy with Philip Glass’ mesmerizing 1994 score. Glass composed the music as a new soundtrack to the film, transforming the original spoken French dialogue into sung libretto.

Opera Parallèle

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