This summer, Opera Philadelphia and the Rodin Museum join forces for three concerts at the Rodin Garden Bar. Each evening delves into a distinct musical element of opera, spotlighting the layers that bring the art form to life. It’s opera, deconstructed. 

This month: The Chorus
Delight in the rich harmonies of the Opera Philadelphia Chorus under the baton of Choral Director Elizabeth Braden. Eight singers perform beloved opera choruses including “Happy, Happy Shall We Be” from Handel’s Semele, “Habanera” from Bizet’s Carmen, and “Libiamo” from Verdi’s La traviata. The program will also feature selections by American composer Morten Lauridsen, who sets Rainer Maria Rilke’s French “Rose” poems to music in Les Chanson des Roses. Rilke briefly served as Rodin’s secretary, and their relationship had a profound impact on the young writer’s work.

No registration required. The Rodin Garden Bar pop-up is open from 4:00-8:30 p.m. 

Performances are approximately 20 minutes long and begin at 6:30 p.m.

Organized by the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Opera Philadelphia.