Wichita State Opera Theater will present the world premiere of Lance Hulme’s new opera “December Night” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 430 N. Broadway. A second performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 in Wiedemann Hall.
The one-hour opera is based on Willa Cather’s “Death Comes for the Archbishop.” The Bishop of Santa Fe is suffering from a “dark night of faith” and becomes inspired by the great devotion of Sara, an old Mexican slave.
The composer will conduct these performance which will be under the direction of WSU Opera Theater director, Alan Held. Admission to the Nov. 7 performance is free. Tickets are available for the Nov. 8 performance at the College of Fine Arts Box Office or by calling 316-978-3233. Students can get a ticket at no additional charge with their Shocker ID, thanks to the Student Government Association.