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FPO Presents Speakers Series: Peter Hilliard and Matt Boresi

Sunday, February 16, 2020 to Sunday, February 16, 2020
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Location: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Main, 4400 Forbes Ave in Oakland

Photo of Hilliard & Boresi

Hilliard and Boresi, photo from their website

Meet the creative team that nailed The Last American Hammer, composer Peter Hilliard and librettist Matt Boresi. Regularly praised for their "subtlety, humor, charm, and sorrow", they created this contemporary opera which Pittsburgh Opera is performing February 22nd through March 1st. 

Hear what inspired them to create this work, what the process was like, and more in this lively discussion.

In addition, this event will include Pittsburgh Opera Artistic Administrator Robert Boldin, cast members, and more, for an "Opera Up Close-style" in-depth look at this opera. [Please note that there will not be a separate Opera Up Close event for The Last American Hammer, so don't miss this!]

'FPO Presents Speakers Series' events are the education component of the FRIENDS of Pittsburgh Opera. Created to enlighten, engage, and inform members and their guests, this series presents various topics related to the 2019-20 Season. 

The event will take place at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main Branch, North Wing Music Room on the 2nd floor. Admission is free. No reservations needed.