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The Metropolitan Opera – Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition

Mary Louise Curtis Branch 416 Queen St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come see astounding opera performances at our Mary Louise Curtis Branch. This event is free and open to the public!


"The Competition discovers promising young opera singers and assists in the development of their careers. Hundreds of volunteers from across the United States, Canada, and Mexico fundraise, operate, and support the efforts of the Competition and its singers. Some of today’s greatest opera stars got their start in the competition, including Jamie Barton, Stephanie Blythe, Lawrence Brownlee, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Emily D'Angelo, Michael Fabiano, Renée Fleming, Susan Graham, Ryan Speedo Green, Lisette Oropesa, Eric Owens, Nadine Sierra, and Christian Van Horn."


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PMAY Workshop: Conducting 101 with Na’Zir McFadden

Mary Louise Curtis Branch 416 Queen St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a conducting masterclass with Na’Zir McFadden. This event is free and open to the public. Please rsvp
here. American conductor Na’Zir McFadden is the Assistant Conductor and Phillip & Lauren Fisher Community Ambassador of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. McFadden also serves as Music Director of the Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra. Together they’ll present three programs — exploring the masterworks of Sibelius, Schubert, Beethoven, Takashi Yoshimatsu and Einojuhani Rautavaara.

Mary Louise Curtis Branch Nutcracker Ballet Performance #1

Mary Louise Curtis Branch 416 Queen St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come see toy soldiers, snowflakes, and a sugar plum fairy in this wintery family tradition. Featuring the ballet students of our Mary Louise Curtis Branch. Admission is FREE!

Mary Louise Curtis Branch Nutcracker Ballet Performance #2

Mary Louise Curtis Branch 416 Queen St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come see toy soldiers, snowflakes, and a sugar plum fairy in this wintery family tradition. Featuring the ballet students of our Mary Louise Curtis Branch. Admission is FREE!