This event is in the past.It took place on April 18, 2026 at Hertz Hall.
OperaOperaHear the first full-length opera ever written in English: John Blow's mythical tale of Venus and Adonis, performed semi-staged with period instruments. A free pre-show panel with scholars starts at 7 p.m.
Baroque music
Period instruments
Semi-staged opera
Free pre-show panel
Tips
ðŸŽfree scholar panel at 7 p.m.
📜first full-length English opera ever written
University Baroque Ensemble Performance
Southside
OperaOperaHear the first full-length opera ever written in English: John Blow's mythical tale of Venus and Adonis, performed semi-staged with period instruments. A free pre-show panel with scholars starts at 7 p.m.
Baroque music
Period instruments
Semi-staged opera
Free pre-show panel
Tips
ðŸŽfree scholar panel at 7 p.m.
📜first full-length English opera ever written
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