Arts, Cultures & Ideas Series: From Folk Tunes to Opera: Transforming Source Materials for The Fiddler and the Old Woman of Rumelia

  • Starts: 2:00 pm on Friday, December 6, 2013
In what ways can folk music influence art music? Join the BU Alumni Association for afternoon tea as composer Ketty Nez discusses her use of Balkan folk songs and folk stories in her recent opera. Excerpts from the staged premiere will be shown.
Speaker(s)
Professor Ketty Nez, College of Fine Arts
Event Open To
public
Building
School of Management Building, 595 Commonwealth Ave.
Room
9th Floor, Kenmore Conference Room
Show Fees
single
General Fee
10
Registration Deadline
12/3/2013
Contact Organization
BU Alumni Association
Information Phone
800.800.3466
Registration URL
https://secure-alumni.bu.edu/olc/pub/BUAR/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=163120
Contact Email
alumni@bu.edu
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