Opera Philadelphia is gearing up for its production of “The Anonymous Lover” with a series of community events.

Prior to the opening of the production on Jan. 31 and Feb. 2, 2025, the company will screen the 2022 film “Chevalier,” which explores the life of Joseph Bologne, the composer of “The Anonymous Lover.” The showcase is set for 7 p.m. on Jan. 9, 2025 at the Philadelphia Film Center and is presented by Philadelphia Film Society and VIVACE.

Then comes “Love Notes 4 Philadelphia” at the Society Hill Dance Academy. The company joins forces with East Passyunk Opera Project (ePOP) for the special concert that showcases the talents of Ashley Marie Robillard, Johnathan McCullough, Maren Montalbano, Katrina Thurman, and ePOP music director Aurelien Eulert. The concert is set for Jan. 11, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

Then on Jan. 25, 2025, Philadelphia Ethical Society will host “The Anonymous Lover: Inside the Music,” with Dr. Lily Kass, Opera Philadelphia’s Scholar-in-Residence. That event kicks off at 2 p.m. local time.

Opera Philadelphia’s production of “The Anonymous Love” stars Symone Harcum, Travon D. Walker, Johnathan McCullough, Ashley Marie Robillard, Joshua Blue, and Sun-Ly Pierce. The opera is directed by Dennis Whitehead Darling and conducted by Kalena Bovell.

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