Saturday, January 28, 2012

New York State Carmina Burana Sing-Along
Syracuse Opera

Price: $10
Crouse Hinds Concert Theater, Mulroy Civic Center
411 Montgomery St., Syracuse

The sing-along is open to amateurs and professionals. Singers must bring their own scores. They can be purchased from online music sites, including Amazon.

Stephen Meyer, a musicologist at Syracuse University, will present an introduction to composer Carl Orff. The vocal challenges of the piece also will be discussed. Finally, singers will perform the major choral portions of Carmina Burana. Douglas Kinney Frost, Syracuse Opera director of music, will conduct.

Seating is limited. Advance reservations are recommended. To reserve a seat, call Syracuse Opera at 315-476-7372. To buy a ticket online, go to Syracuse Opera's website.

Syracuse Opera will be performing its professional production of Carmina Burana on Feb. 10 and 12 in the Crouse-Hinds Theater.