Wichita State Opera Theater will present Aaron Copland’s classic opera, “The Tender Land,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 6 and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8 in Miller Concert Hall at Duerksen Fine Arts Center.
As part of the country’s 250th birthday celebration, the atmospheric opera, with very recognizable characters, tells the story of a young rural woman’s hopes as her high school graduation day approaches. Her community is turned on end when two “outsiders” come to town. The new influences enhance her outlook and causes her to seek new horizons on the American frontier.
WSU Opera Theater is led by Professor Alan Held, who will conduct the opera with the WSU Symphony Orchestra. Stage director for this production will be Dr. Hilary Taylor from the School of Music.
Tickets are available at the College of Fine Arts Box Office at wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or by calling 316-978-3233. Discounts apply.